ANDREW CHOI 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W9 | C: 778-389-5112 | [email protected] Summary A diligent university Accounting Student with experience in public speaking, financial reporting, Microsoft Office applications, and interactions with the UBC Alma Mater Society. Highlights Four years of Model United Nations competitive experience. Outstanding written and spoken communication Leadership experience in student organizations. Strong familiarity with AMS financial policies and procedures Former Undersecretary of VP Finance and incumbent VP Finance Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation background. Fundraising experience through club grant applications and fundraising initiatives. Education Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting, Mathematics 2018 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Canada • Executive Representative in the Freshman Student Council of the Commerce Undergraduate Society. • Columnist of The Cavalier Business School Newspaper. • Varsity Debater of the UBC Debate Society. • Member of the Accounting Club, Finance Club, Consulting Club, Christian Students Association @ UBC. High School Diploma: Alberta Education Sir Winston Churchill High School • Valedictorian of the Class of 2014 (Class Size: approx. 700). • International Baccalaureate Diploma with Honors. • Honor Roll Society. 2014 Calgary,AB, Canada Model United Nations Experience Treasurer, Vice President of Finance 11/2014 to Current UBC Model United Nations Student Association Vancouver, BC • Former Undersecretary of VP Finance (July 2014 - November 2014). • Budgets, distributes, and financially reports a financial volume of approximately $75000 of club funds for 300 members within the association. • Collaborated with MUNSA President to raise $15000 from university funds and fund-raising activities for conference and competition expenses. • Assisted MUNSA President to recover $4000 of club finances that was misreported or omitted by the previous Treasurer in office. • Complies with AMS Treasurer policies for budget and reporting standards, licensing and waiver procedures, transaction paperwork, and signing authority responsibilities. • Interacts with club members to address concerns on club financial transparency and policies. World-in-Crisis 2014 Chairperson: United States National Security Council 10/2014 to Current UBC Model United Nations Student Association Vancouver, BC • Chairperson of the United States National Security Council Crisis Committee. • Adjudicator of committee awards and collaborator with crisis managers to direct committee affairs. Competitor and Delegate Model United Nations • Best Delegate - Sir Winston Churchill Model UN (2011) • Best Delegate - Western Canada Model UN (2012) • Most Outstanding Large Delegation - University of Calgary Model UN (2013) • Honorable Mention - UofCHSMUN (2014) • Best Large Delegation - UofCHSMUN (2014) • Distinguished Delegate and Best Position Paper - Northwest Model UN - Seattle (2014) • Best Position Paper - University of British Columbia Model UN (2015) • Honorable Mention and Best Small Delegation - North American Model UN (2015) 09/2011 to Current Head Delegate 11/2014 to Current UBC Model United Nations Student Association Vancouver, BC • Head Delegate of UBC Delegation for UBCMUN 2015 (Vancouver), NAMUN 2015 (Toronto), and ChoMUN 2015 (Chicago). • Coordinates and assists in the training, development, and supervision of competing UBC Model UN delegates before and during competitive external conferences. • Delegation Awards: Best Small Delegation award (NAMUN 2015). Co-Chief of Staff, Chairperson 09/2012 to 09/2013 Sir Winston Churchill High School Model United Nations (SWCMUN) Calgary,AB • Served as the liaison between the high school Model United Nations conference staff and a record attendance of roughly 250 student participants. • Served as official staff trainer and supervisor as Chief of Staff. • Acquired, with Co-Chief of Staff, sponsorship from approximately 6 businesses to support conference logistics and services. Relevant Experience Community Income Tax Volunteer 01/2015 to Current UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (TACS) Vancouver, BC • Basic tax accounting skills trained by the Canada Revenue Agency. • Prepares income tax returns for low income citizens and students under training of the Canada Revenue Agency; proficiency in T4, T4A, T5, and Tax Credit slips. • Provides consultation services to clients to solve personal tax problems relating to Canadian Income Tax Forms. • Developed healthy client relationships and maintains confidentiality of clients' financial records. First-Year Committee Executive 11/2014 to Current Commerce Undergraduate Society of UBC Vancouver Vancouver, BC • Develops and executes academic, cultural, and recreational events within constraint of a $2500 budget to engage first year students at the Sauder School of Business. • Responsible for completing legal license, insurance, and liability waiver paperwork to execute school-supported events. • Events include networking conferences, student festivals, outdoor recreation, inter-faculty school events, game show nights, and city excursions. Family Worker and Bookkeeper 04/2013 to 07/2014 Happy Together Convenience Store Calgary,AB • Works at family's convenience store as laborer, cashier, and accounting assistant. • Exercised basic bookkeeping and accounting practice to record and manage business transactions.