Christopher

M. Smith
(214) 450-8448; cms160430@utdallas.edu
http://linkedin.com/in/christopher-smith-57828812a

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas May 2018
B.S., Finance GPA: 3.845
UTD Comet Transfer Scholarship; UTD Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (Transfer GPA: 3.94)

EXPERIENCE

Anthony Travel LLC October 2016 Present
Finance and Accounting Intern
Initiated and pitched to Director of Finance a strategic and cost-benefit analysis to effectively utilize company cell
phone overhead, resulting in a 17% reduction in monthly utility expenses of 60+ employee cell phones
Completely revamped client filing system which improved document look-up efficiency by 40%
Compile sales data into spreadsheets daily and reconcile monthly
Analyze and process correct application of 60+ client checks and wire transfers received weekly

Land Rover Dallas August 2015 December 2015
Valet Attendant
Organized 90+ vehicles efficiently and shuttled 10+ clients throughout the DFW metroplex weekly
Collaborated with service managers and greeted 40+ clients each day in a professional manner while anticipating
client needs

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
JCPenney Marketing Plan August 2016 December 2016
Developed JCPersonal Shopper program and pitched to classmates and professors to increase sales revenue by
10% at the end of the year.
Gathered project requirements and data through leading 4 status report meetings and conducting market
research as required

Financial Accounting January 2015 May 2015
Prepared, analyzed, and posted business transactions into several account balances, trial balances, and various
financial statements for a shoe company
Identified and applied Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to financial data and 15 business transactions
Measured and interpreted accruals, deferrals, internal controls, receivables, fixed assets, and liabilities of the
company

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Richland College Student Ambassador June 2015 May 2016
Promoted 50+ student clubs and campus activities to students and faculty members and expedited campus tours
to 80+ prospective students

BUSINESS COMPETITION
Lead America Business & Entrepreneurship Conference, Stanford University July 2012
Embarked on a business venture to innovate a business plan for a product alongside a team of 10 and pitched to
a panel of judges

ORGANIZATIONS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars June 2015 Present
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Richland College August 2015 May 2016
Presidents Honor Role, Richland College May 2015

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Interests: Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, budgeting techniques, golf