MATTHEW S. ISRAEL
362 Buchanan Avenue • Staten Island, New York 10314 • (347) 728-5309 • matthewisrael@live.com
EDUCATION
The City University of New York, College of Staten Island, School of Business
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, expected December 2014
o Major GPA: 3.7
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, June 2009
Conferences:
• Poster Session, Undergraduate Research Conference, College of Staten Island May 2008, April 2009
Awards
• College of Staten Island Dean’s List, 2012-2013
Relevant coursework:
• Federal Income Taxation • Auditing • Cost Accounting • Managerial Finance • Software Tools for Business • Economic & Managerial Statistics •
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Certified Tax Preparer- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program January 2014 – April 2014
Internal Revenue Service
Dongan Hills Library, Staten Island, NY
• Provided income tax preparation assistance for low income individuals
• Responsible for preparing federal and state tax returns
• Entered necessary tax forms into TaxWise program
• Filed paper amended returns
• Assisted individuals with receiving maximum tax refunds
WORK EXPERIENCE
Restaurant Manager October 2009 – September 2012
Holy Schnitzel Restaurant, Staten Island, NY
• Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant
• Conducted inventory and ordering
• Resolved customer issues and addressed inquiries and concerns.
• Responsible for training new staff on restaurant codes, ordering, equipment and customer communication
Patient Liaison Volunteer September 2009 – September 2011
Staten Island University Hospital North
• Provided support to hospital staff as well as patients and their family members
• Assisted patients with navigating health insurance documents and procedures
• Recorded patients’ symptoms and entered relevant information into the computer system
Lab Assistant August 2005 – May 2010
Chemistry Research Lab, College of Staten Island
• Developed skills in lab methods involving organic chemistry and organic synthesis
• Responsible for training new students on general and safety procedures, lab equipment, and research methodology
• Recorded notes on all procedures and tasks carried out within the lab
• Co-authored publications with Chemistry Department faculty
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Taxwise • QuickBooks • Microsoft Office • Computer networking