Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Alva RODGERS

SCARIFF,CO CLARE

Summary

Motivated and ambitious final-year Accounting and Finance student at the University of Limerick, set to graduate with a 1.1 Honours degree. Gained 8 months of hands-on experience at a top professional services firm, developing a strong foundation in financial analysis, teamwork, and client communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Deals Advisory Intern

KPMG
1 Stokes Place, Dublin
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed large data sets, ensuring accurate entry and interpretation for reports and presentations.
  • Participated in training and workshops to enhance skills and promote growth.
  • Conducted monthly research on market trends and sector performance to present to seniors.
  • Ensured adherence to Companies Registration Office requirements for relevant cases
  • Assisted in drafting reports and summaries for client presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.

Junior Manager

Centra Scariff
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised and trained new shop assistants.
  • Resolved customer complaints to maintain high satisfaction rates
  • Oversaw daily cash management tasks including balancing the tills and preparing cash lodgements.
  • Given responsibility for completing stock orders by analysing sales and customer demand using store software.

Shop Assistant

Centra Scariff
06.2018 - 02.2023
  • Operated cash registers with cash and card transactions ensuring each till was correctly balanced and reconciled at the end of a shift.
  • Monitored stock levels, and completed regular stock takes to ensure accurate and efficient stock management
  • Assisted customers with queries, resolved complaints, and provided solutions for product issues.

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies with French - Accounting & Finance

University of Limerick
Castletroy, Limerick
09/2021 -

Erasmus -

EDHEC Business School
Nice, France
08/2023 - 12/2023

Leaving Certificate -

Scariff Community College
Scarriff, Clare
09/2015 - 06/2021

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cash Management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Keen interest in sports, particularly Camogie, having successfully represented university, county and club teams.
  • Interest in French language and culture, currently studying it at university and spent a semester abroad studying in France.
  • Member of the Consulting and Enterprise society in the University of Limerick.
  • Successfully organised and hosted a bake sale during my internship for the Irish Cancer Society, raising over €3,000 for the charity.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deals Advisory Intern

KPMG
01.2024 - 08.2024

Junior Manager

Centra Scariff
02.2023 - 08.2023

Shop Assistant

Centra Scariff
06.2018 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Business Studies with French - Accounting & Finance

University of Limerick
09/2021 -

Erasmus -

EDHEC Business School
08/2023 - 12/2023

Leaving Certificate -

Scariff Community College
09/2015 - 06/2021
Alva RODGERS