Shannon J.

Soppe
13385 Hammerand Rd, Sherrill, IA 563.590.9342 Shannon.Soppe@loras.edu

Education
Loras College, Dubuque, IA 8/2016-5/2019
Accounting and Finance Majors
- GPA: 4.00/4.00
- Dean’s List
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 8/2015-5/2016
- GPA: 3.85/4.00
- Dean’s List

Work Experience
Financial Services Representative - American Trust, Dubuque, IA 4/2018-Present
- Trained in and practiced privacy regulations and policies. 5/2016-12/2016
- Participated in a team of five tellers and assisted customers wherever needed.

Waitress/Caterer/Bartender - The Barn, Sherrill, IA 9/2012-Present

- Show flexibility in roles whenever needed.
- Respond to customer needs and wants in every role.
- Communicate effectively to provide excellent customer service.

Seasonal Tax Intern - Honkamp Krueger & Co., Dubuque, IA 1/2017-4/2018

- Prepared business tax returns for S corporations and partnerships.
- Followed rules and regulations in preparing returns.
- Completed over 200 business tax returns during tax season.

Audit Intern – Honkamp Krueger, Dubuque, IA 8/2017-12/2017

- Assisted in preparation of working papers in audit, review and compilation services.
- Audited in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards.
- Performed projects as requested.

Credit Analyst Intern - Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Dubuque, IA 6/2017-8/2017

- Completed requests to spread financial information into a software program.
- Compiled information to help lenders make decisions.

Receptionist - Study Abroad Office, Iowa City, IA 8/2015-5/2016

- Facilitated interactions between students and advisors.
- Helped with the transition and movement of files through the office.

Salesperson/Cashier - Shoe Carnival, Dubuque, IA 7/2013-6/2015

- Employee of the month three times.
- Assisted in setting up the store.

Laborer - Soppe Farm, Sherrill, IA 11/2001-11/2011

- Milked and tended to 50-75 head of cattle.
- Assisted in harvesting crops for 190 acres.

Activities
- Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club)
- Investments Club
- 2018 1st place Accounting for Professionals Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership
Competition, 3rd place National Leadership Competition.
- 2018 5th place Personal Finance Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Competition.