1. Louise Mara
Profile
Currently studying towards a Bachelor of Accountancy at Massey University, I have completed 17 papers
towards my degree and have a current GPA of 8.63. I will graduate in June 2016 so am looking for a summer
internship in which I can further develop my accounting skills. I am interested in auditing and business advisory
services and am committed to becoming a CPA.
Relevant Skills and Strengths
Communication skills:
- Through my work as a research assistant I have gained excellent written and verbal communication skills
as well as the ability to approach and deal with a wide range of people.
- When working in security and hospitality I developed excellent conflict resolution skills and learned to
relate to a wide range of people.
Customer service skills:
- My hospitality and customer service roles provided me with an excellent grounding in customer service.
- I experienced dealing with a wide range of people and accommodated their needs with professionalism
and competence
Problem solving and analytical skills
- As a research assistant, I demonstrated the ability to identify and critique information, and to define
parameters to determine which information was relevant. This was important in this role as a high
degree of accuracy was required.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team:
- Work well with others always demonstrating cooperation and flexibility.
- Gained experience working in teams through University studies, customer service roles, and in classical
music ensembles and orchestras.
- Also work well unsupervised as proven in my roles in security and hospitality.
Time management skills:
- I have demonstrated excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while studying
both by correspondence and on campus, which has contributed to my A grade average.
Leadership experience:
- Have trained and supervised many new employees in my security and hospitality roles. Most notably as
assistant manager for Olive Tree Motel where I was in charge of a small team of staff.
Computer literacy:
- Through my study I have gained competence in all Microsoft Office programmes as well as MYOB and
Xero.
- Learned to quickly adapt to new software programmes in my work in security as I worked for clients in a
wide range of industries.

2. Education and Qualifications
2014 - Current Bachelor of Accountancy at Massey University Albany
2012 – 2014 The Open Polytechnic (incomplete degree, credited 9 out of 11 completed papers to
BAcc at Massey)
2007 Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ), Professional Bar School
2004 NCEA Level 3, Rangitoto College: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Music
Honours and Awards
2016 Massey University Undergraduate Scholarship
2016 BPW Massey University Extramural Study Award
2015 Summer Research Scholarship in Commercial Law, University of Auckland
2015 Tressa Thomas Retraining Award, Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust
2015 Letter of excellence in: Intermediate Financial Accounting, Advanced Management
Accounting and Commercial Law, Massey University
2015 Certificate of Distinction in Business Finance, Massey University
2014 Certificate of Excellence in Marketing, Massey University
2014 Letters of excellence in: Finance, Introductory Financial Accounting and Auditing, Massey
University
2013 Letter of excellence in Business Management, Open Polytechnic
Work Experience
2015 - Current Research Assistant, Auckland University of technology (AUT)
- Provided research and analysis services while working on an international project on analysis of NZ
and Australian health practitioner Doctorates for Dr Charles Mpofu
- Provided research and analysis services for another project on New Zealand empowering women
by science and engineering careers, also for Dr Mpofu
- Displayed high attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
2011 – 2012 Casual Housekeeper, City Towers Motel, Newmarket
- Involved guest services and general maintenance including gardening
2004 – 2010 Assistant Manager (casual), Browns Bay Olive Tree Motel, Browns Bay
- Managed all day to day activities of motel including customer service and managing financial
transactions
2006 – 2008 Security Guard, Icon Security Group, Auckland
- Provided security, reception and administrative services as required at Waitakere City Council
- Provided security and monitoring services at Auckland Museum

3. 2005 – 2006 Security Guard, Chubb Security, Auckland
- Monitored general security services and controlled access to RNZAF bases at Whenuapai and
Hobsonville
- Performed reception and administrative duties at 3M
- Handled large amounts of cash while stocking and maintaining ATM machines
Other Casual Roles
2005 – 2006 Bar Tender, Venue Bar, Browns Bay
2004 – 2005 Forecourt Attendant, Shell Northcross
2003 – 2004 Maths Tutor, Rangitoto College
2002 – 2003 Checkout Operator, Foodtown Browns Bay
Interests
I am interested in classical music and for a number of years played the bassoon in several reputable
orchestras, playing as far away as the Sydney Opera House in 2005. In my spare time I enjoy playing the
piano, reading, walking and cooking.
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