V ALERIE U ME- E ZEOKE

764 Harrison Avenue ~ Roselle, New Jersey, 07203

908-884-5269 valerieume@yahoo.com
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QUALIFICATIONS
Meticulous, adaptable Professional with diverse experience in financial and academic
environments. Served in leadership positions, working with clients, and mentoring and training
staff. Active as member of “Center for Leadership and Service.” Excellent verbal, written and
presentation skills. Excellent collaboration, organizational and multi-tasking skills, able to deliver
projects with accuracy and on time. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
applications. Conversant in French, Igbo and Yoruba. Willing to travel and/or relocate.

EDUCATION
KEAN UNIVERSITY, Union, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science, Emphasis in Finance, 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Emphasis in Economics, 2010
• Dean’s List, 2009, 2008
• Presentation: Selected to give a speech at the African Union model, Howard University
• Coursework included: Corporate Finance, Investments, Accounting, Statistics, Financial
Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEAN UNIVERSITY, Union, New Jersey 2008 – 2010
Team Leader/Academic Instructional Mentor & Tutor
• Led supplementary instruction in investment theory and macroeconomics for four to six students
enrolled in courses through the finance and economics departments.
• Oversaw training of new instructional mentors and tutors, developing sessions to teach procedures;
met with newly trained mentors to assess their progress and offer performance recommendations.
• Answered student queries and resolved admission issues to satisfaction.

VECTOR MARKETING CORPORATION, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 2008

Sales Representative
• Processed service requests for clients; gathered pertinent data and input into spreadsheet database.
• Tracked sales and maintained records to assist in administration of all sales and client information.

KEAN UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE, Union, New Jersey 2007

Customer Service Representative
• Trained 10 new staff members in book store procedures for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Managed book inventory and incoming shipments, including auditing and proper shelving.
• Provided assistance to customers in locating and selecting books to fulfill class requirements.

CONTRANSIMEX INTERNATIONAL LTD., Lagos, Nigeria 2006 – 2007

Accounting Assistant Intern
• Assisted in preparing payroll for 30 full-time employees, helping to achieve 100% accuracy.
• Liaised with clients to enhance business relationships; scheduled appointments and showroom tours.