Permanent Hires
Derrick Cahoon
EDUCATION:
Campbell University, BBA in Accounting: Expected date of graduation: May 2012; In Major G.P.A. 4.0. President's List; Dean's List; Presidential Scholarship; Thomas Jack Lynch Scholarship; Ned B. Ball Business Scholarship; North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America - Professional Division Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Farmer's Daughter, Nags Head, NC, Salesperson; May 2011-August 2011: Duties included greeting and assisting customers, merchandizing products to show vast amount of inventory throughout the store, preparing items to be transported from the warehouse to the sales floor, and handling cash and credit transactions. Riddick and Windley, Ace Hardware and U.S. Cellular Authorized Agent, Belhaven, NC, Salesperson; October 2007-July 2010: Duties included greeting and assisting customers, recording inventory adjustments and pricing merchandise accordingly, correcting inventory shrinkage, analyzing sales trends to determine movement of products, establishing which products should be discontinued, analyzing sales trends to adjust prices for promotional sales, merchandizing products to increase sales, filing daily accounts receivable invoices, processing payments for contract and non-contract U.S. Cellular customers, opening new U.S. Cellular customer accounts for two year contract and pre-paid customers, assisting U.S. Cellular customers in choosing plans and cell phones to best meet their needs, recording daily totals for all U.S. Cellular payments.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union Junior Board Member; North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Student Member; Accounting Club Secretary; The Business Leaders of Tomorrow Club.
Adam Lanier
EDUCATION:
Campbell University, BBA in Accounting: Expected date of graduation: May 2012; Scott Ellis Scholarship, William E. & Melba L. Hinson Williams Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Oscar N. Harris & Associates, PA, Intern, January 2011 to present. Duties include income tax return preparation, processing of income tax returns, financial statements and county inventories, various administrative duties such as scanning and filing, and assist with various audit procedures. Gerrelene M. Walker, CPA/CFF, CFE, Intern, May 2010 to August 2011. Duties include bookkeeping services, various administrative duties, billing, processing of income tax returns and assist with various audit procedures. Bryan Drugs, Inc., Pharmacy Technician, September 2006 to May 2011. Duties include customer service, prescription processing, answering phone calls, filling prescriptions, insurance processing, packaging of nursing home products, sending daily order and stocking inventory.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Accounting Club, Presidential Scholars Club, Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Ignite of Campbell University (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), Sexual Abuse and Family Emergency of Harnett County, Eagle Scout
Rachel Latham
EDUCATION:
Campbell University, Bachelors of Business Administration with Major in Accounting. Expected date of graduation: May 2012; Undergraduate GPA: 3.795; Major GPA: 3.889. President's List; Dean's List; Scott-Ellis Scholarship; Dr. Walter H. & Genevieve L. Scholarship; G. Fred Hale Memorial Business Scholarship.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Todd Rivenbark & Puryear, PLLC, Tax Intern; 2011 Tax Season: Filed individual tax returns for current year and prior year extensions; Completed training session and assisted other firm employees with related tasks; Reviewed previous year returns; Contacted clients with return inquiries; Submitted all returns to management for review; Acquired hands on experience with Quickbooks, Tax Pro and Engagement. Campbell University Reference Desk, Student Worker; 2009 to present: Assists students with questions and information research; Processes returns and rentals of library materials and media; Supervises student computer labs. The East Carolina Bank, Vault/Bank Teller; 2007-2009: Earned key holder and security code positions for ATM and Vault; Supervised teller transactions and monetary holding limits; Organized shipments to/from Federal Reserve; Trained incoming employees; Demonstrated 95% accuracy in all personal transactions over two year period; Ordered interoffice and promotional supplies; Maintained meeting minutes; Responsible for cash limits up to $150,000; Bonded; Gained knowledge of professionalism in the workplace; Acquired and honed customer service skill set; Traveled for in-depth training; Maintained all required course credits. Kingdom Kids Childcare Center, Teacher; 2005-2007 & Summer 2011: Acquired Childcare Credentials I & II; Cared for children 0-4; Planned activity and learning schedules; Prepared children for Pre-K/Kindergarten; Communicated efficiently with parents and teachers.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Accounting Club
Melinda Miller
EDUCATION:
Campbell University, BBA in Accounting; Expected date of graduation: May 2012; GPA: 3.913; Dean's List, President's List, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Lieutenant Nick Brantley Scholarship, Scott-Ellis Scholarship, NC Baptist Scholarship, Carl G. & Nancy Ward Scholarship, Dr. Clarence Eugene & Ann J. Roberts Scholarship, Dr. Ernest Paskel Sauls Business Scholarship, Ernst and Young Accounting Scholarship, NC CPA Foundation Sandhills Chapter Direct Aid Scholarship, Business Department BB&T Scholars Direct Aid Scholarship.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Treasurer, Campbell University's Club Sports Council, Buies Creek, NC, Fall 2010 - Present, Responsibilities were to keep a balance book for all clubs, process transactions relating to entering or taking out funds, and help make decisions with the council. Office Assistant, Campbell University Campus Recreation, Buies Creek, NC, Fall 2008 - Present, Responsibilities were to perform errands, answer the telephone and take messages, and aid students with questions pertaining to intramural sports. Office Assistant, Cooper Insurance Agency, Windsor, NC, January 2006 - Present, Responsibilities were to assist the agents with filing policies and other tasks, answer the telephone and take messages, and assist customers with payments.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Accounting Club Treasurer, New Student Mentor, Intramural Basketball - Coed and Women's, Relay for Life, Operation Inasmuch, NCACPA Member, New Student Orientation, Cashie Youth League Softball Team, Assistant Softball Coach Cashie Youth League.
Carla Brooke Parker
EDUCATION:
Campbell University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting: Expected date of graduation: May 2012; G.P.A.: 3.690. President's List; Dean's List; Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society; Presidential Scholarship; Lewis M and Annabelle L Fetterman Business #2 Scholarship; John R and Ann Tripp Bouldin Scholarship; Dr. Ernest Paskel Sauls Business Scholarship; Howard Benton Scholarship.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Branch Banking and Trust, Dunn, NC, Certified Teller; July 2009 - Present: Perform daily transactions for clients: such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, balance inquiries, payments, and check orders. Demonstrate product knowledge by referring clients to platform associates for checking, saving, certificate of deposit, loan, mortgage, and/or insurance needs. Assist supervisor, branch manager, or any platform associate. Balance cashbox daily transactions. Verify daily cash totals. Understand safety procedures. Meadow Athletic Association, Meadow, NC, Concession Attendant; Summer 2008 and Summer 2009: Prepared food for customers: such as hotdogs, hamburgers, pork chop sandwiches, and steak sandwiches. Served all customers in a quick and orderly fashion. Took money and made change for all orders. Lead the team of attendants.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Member of the Accounting Club, Member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), Volunteer at the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Nutrition Camp, Member of Stones Creek Advent Christian Church, Dancer of 15 years (Clogging and Jazz)
