Bianca Renee Russell

120 Rosalind Way

Millington, TN 38053

(901) 674-4214
brrssell@memphis.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
University of Memphis; Memphis, TN
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.74

Helen Hardin Honors Program

Fogelman College of Business Honors Program
Fogelman College of Business and Economics Honor Student of the
Year 2013

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Intern, Cummins Recon Memphis Plant, 2013-Present
Designed a weekly report to inform managers of progress in decreasing the number of direct receipts and invoices unmatched

Honed my knowledge of the overall business and its needs by heading documentation of internal controls for the plant

Increased net income of the chapter from $o to $4K

Increased the moral during team meetings by introducing a kudos section, to show gratitude

Became proficient the systems Oracle Financial and Ariba

Vice President of Finance, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity- University of Memphis, 2012- Present
Brought membership payment rate from 80% to 98% in one year
Designed and implemented a brother challenge plan to increase professional portfolio of members

Designed and proposed a more interactive, informational, and productive chapter meeting
Member, University of Memphis Financial Appeals Committee- University of Memphis, 2013
Presenting constructive arguments for or against proposed reimbursements

Critically thinking about complex situations to vote on appeals

Philanthropy Chair, Black Scholars Unlimited Honor Society- University of Memphis, 2011-2013
Managed a $300 budget to conduct 12 events at the Ronald McDonald House

Lead the planning, organization, and execution of the annual talent show fundraiser generating $700 and $300 each year

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Emerging Leaders Program, University of Memphis, 2010- Present
Participated in a four year comprehensive and highly competitive leadership scholarship training program
focusing on personal awareness, leadership theory and communication, and social change
Developed a senior project in the Hickory Hill community through Agape of Memphis
Awarded Junior Emerging Leader of the Year for showing exceptional leadership in the areas of service,
involvement, and skill
MILE & 2nd MILE Program, University of Memphis, 2011- 2012
Invested in my development by being mentored to enhance my knowledge of professional dress, career paths, and
business etiquette
Lead a community service event for members to the Ronald McDonald House to cook a dinner for the families by
writing a business proposal for a $600 budget, designing a menu, and organizing the cooks for the meal, and
recruited volunteers
Participant, Leadershape- University of Memphis, 2012
Participated in a one week leadership training camp on vision setting and team building
Developed relationship oriented skills for a team setting
Enriched my ability to evaluate situations and conceptualize them to problem solve more rapidly

ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Miss Black and Gold, Kappa Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Annual Pageant, 2014
Built self-confidence through friendly competition with other inspiring individuals
Volunteer, Humane Society of Memphis, 2012-2013
Diversified my ability to handle different personalities by dog walking
Honed skills of adapting to change by fostering puppies
Secretary and Treasurer, Habitat for Humanity University of Memphis Chapter, 2012-2013
Participating charter member of the first campus chapter
Assisted in the planning and execution of the first Habitat week on the campus
Site Leader, Student Advocating Services- University of Memphis, 2010-2013
Built community involvement moral as the leader of student volunteers to businesses in Memphis for service
opportunities
Gained self awareness and a sense of what others need to be comfortable and satisfied by dealing with multiple
personalities in varied locations
References Available Upon Request