V I C T O R I A A L E XA N D R A C A S T I L L O

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, May 2016
Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.63
Deans List, six semesters
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Peter M. & Mildred J. Galanti Business Award in Accounting
Relevant Courses: Accounting Systems, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Business Law,
Cost Accounting, Financial Management
STUDY ABROAD

Universidad de Sevilla - Sevilla, Spain

Spring 2015
Host Family
Lived three months immersed in the Spanish culture, customs and history
Improved Spanish language skills with my host family
Attended a Spanish University, taking classes focused on Spanish culture and life
Traveled extensively during my stay and created relationships I still have today
RELATED EXPERIENCE

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Boston MA

Tax Core Intern Asset Management I
Summer 2015
Created paper files for clients, updated and uploaded tax forms onto the firm tax
databases
for team members to review
Learned general tax procedures, principles and guidelines to understand my work
in the firm
Networked with tax professionals on and off my team, sought advice and
information to further
advance in my career
IFS Start Intern US Procurement OMT
Summer 2014
Participated and contributed to team projects, creating a survey and compiling
results
to report to supervisor
Created presentation of the work I completed to present to the team members,
including
Access and Excel projects
IFS Start Intern East Region Assurance Finance Team
Summer 2013
Enhanced problem solving, analytical, research and organizational skills
Participated in professional development opportunities focused on topics such as
personal brand, building relationships, and developing a business perspective

PricewaterhouseCoopers xTax Competition

October 2012
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI
Participated in a team of 5 accounting students in a case study
Researched and explored solutions with organizational, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Held a presentation for 3 partners of the firm to showcase our examination and
resolution
for the case study

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Business Student Advisory Council

Spring
2013 - Present
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI
Contribute ideas on how to make the College of Business a better environment for
students
Work alongside the Assistant Dean and fellow business students in career events
Examine issues throughout the college and participate in meetings, discussions,
events,
and workshops
Corner Store, Kingston, URI
August
2013 Present
Employee
Organize and maintain stock, inventory, and financial reports
Cashier, maintain professional, friendly attitude when helping customers, and
other
employees
Gained and enhanced skills in price marking, arranging deposits, and customer
service
URI 101 Mentor
Fall
2013 & 2014
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI
Facilitated and mentored a business freshman class of 28-30 students
Conducted class discussions, activities, and assigned work for students
Enrolled in a mentor course, CSV 302, to develop leadership skills and assess our
students
and their work
SKILLS

Communication, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and
Power Point
Bilingual in Spanish and English