Jessica Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

• Run and develop various initiatives to recruit and educate minority students on a career in professional services. Programs include: YEOC, ACAP, our National Launch Internship Training and Diversity Conferences. Assisted in planning, producing and moderating these programs, confirming speakers, relevant content, deliverables, giveaways and owning the timeline, budget and overall program success. • Actively develop new and attractive events to interest more talent and spotlight our brand and culture. • Executed 60-80 in-person and virtual campus events for 30-1,000+ candidates and professionals with an eye for detail. • Thrive in a fast-paced environment tracking simultaneous event progressions while being agile and troubleshooting issues. • Manage our partnership with various stakeholders from local colleges, student and national organizations, venues, as well as 11 EY Partners simultaneously; communicating our vision, strategy, and overall goals. • Have a proven track record in filling pipeline and selling our markets in San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Denver and Salt Lake City; recruiting in entry level Tax, Assurance, Consulting and Technology positions. Supervising a trusted team in each market and developing the skills of my own coordinators and peers. • Participated in our Global DEI Council delivering a better way to house and share our DEI Recruiting Best Practices. • Current committee leader in our Latino Professional Network executing events around inclusiveness, career advancement, and promoting a broader support network. Selected to be one of the few recruiting representatives at the ALPFA Conference.

London, Gb

San Jose, Ca, Us

• Worked closely with the ELLA Chair, Committee and LCSV Marketing and Program Assistant to schedule 7 sessions, identify and secure speakers, coordinate logistics and prepare materials for each session, disseminate information to participants, and facilitate sessions.• Prepared a cohort of 11 young ladies aged 19-25 to advocate for bills during a visit to several legislator’s offices at Latina Action Day this year in Sacramento.

Seattle, Wa, Us

•Audited and reviewed controls surrounding various accounting cycles for non-profit and public companies in various industries including tech, manufacturing, hospitality, and property management as well as a large number of Employee Benefit Plan audits for various companies in the Silicon Valley and Greater Bay Area.•Performed review procedures including walkthroughs and sample testing to gain comfort over the company's compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the accuracy of financial statements under audit.•Problem solved discrepancies found during the audit via research and/or discussion with the client and the partner on the job.•Communicated recommendations to clients in order to improve their processes going forward.•Draft Financial Statements, Notes to the Financial Statements, and Letters to clients.

Irvine, Ca, Us

•Selected amongst a strong pool of candidates to open store #246 and be part of the original hired team. •Adapted to learn skills quickly, teach others and be a key team player in a fast- paced environment.•Provided the highest degree of prompt and courteous service as well as a positive environment to customers.

Seattle, Wa, Us

•Planned audits by obtaining documents needed for testing contributions, distributions, rollover, loans and eligibility for the related benefit plan audit.•Performed audit procedures on balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

•Communicated program eligibility to families once a Wish Child has qualified for a wish both in Spanish and English.•Assisted in updating current wish database.•Managed and prioritized multiple tasks effectively; strong organizational, project and time management skills.•Successfully worked in a collaborative, team-oriented organization.

Gb

•Utilized problem solving, analytical, research and organizational skills to understand their business and complete real life projects like a tax simulation and a virtual client exploration.•Participated in professional development opportunities focused on topics such as personal brand, building relationships, developing a business perspective, and engaging in continuous coaching and development with the assistance of a team of mentors.•Gained exposure to partners, principals and staff through networking events, social media, and formal and informal shadowing opportunities.

•Discussed issues affecting the Hispanic community and made events that support a solution.•Brought awareness to campus about Hispanic traditions and issues.•Planned and coordinated fundraisers and managed a strict budget.

Oakland, Ca, Us

•Supported collection, management, and accurate reporting of program data including migration of data from various formats and platforms to Salesforce. •Demonstrated attention to detail to compile timely and accurate sensitive student financial records.•Reported to the Financial Programs Manager on a weekly basis to discuss project progress.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

•Oversaw residential hall of 200 and maintained the safety of all residents.•Interacted with campus facilities, student clubs, staff, and Residential Life office to plan and organize events and learning opportunities for resident hall.•Supervised, motivated, and assisted a Community Council staff of ten students.

•Interfaced and negotiated contracts with performing artists, and vendors to coordinator an annual Festival.•Lead a committee of ten business and community partners to prepare a Preview Party.•Communicated extensively with Festival director as well as all participants, sponsors, and supporters.•Improved efficiency within departments by setting up, maintaining and updating several databases.

•Co-taught a class on personal discovery and lead discussions and activities.•Coordinated all attendance, field trip forms, lunch forms, and parent calls for forty students.•Over saw office work: organizing, filing, and phone calls.•Assisted instructors if needed and ensured incoming freshman felt comfortable with the program.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

•Planned meetings, retreats, presentations and scheduled guest speakers.•Worked on a group project that related to an issue affecting youth in our community.•Presented end project to the Board of Supervisors.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting

General Studies

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