Rebecca Wall-Clarke

Schulich School of Business, iBBA 2013: Accounting & International Business


Professional Resume

Education

Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto Ontario Graduating April 2013
- Specializing in International Business and Accounting
- Member of Deans Honour List with an A average in most recent semester at Schulich
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China January 2012 - May 2012
- Focus on cross-cultural business & finance in Asia
- Tutored local students in English, working on written and grammatical skills

Work Experience

Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets, Summer Associate, Toronto Ontario Summers 2011 & 2010
- Worked in Asset Based Lending, focus on growth oriented companies based on accounts receivable and inventory;
- Analyzed debtor risk, utilizing rating systems such as S&P, DBRS and Moody's;
- Improved office efficiency through the implementation of a new information management & computer system;
- Effectively managed multiple projects at once, meeting all deadlines and receiving praise upon completion;
- Operated well in a team environment with both peers and superiors, taking on additional tasks when needed.

Volunteer Experience

English Instructor, Compact English School, Kathmandu, Nepal June 2012
- Taught English, Science and International Studies to students aged 11-14;
- Developed lesson plans to prepare pupils for state-wide exams;
- Introduced system to improve English and essay writing skills utilizing multimedia & incentives program;
- Dealt successfully with mixed-grade classes, ensuring students were engaged and focused.
Buddhist Child Home, Kathmandu, Nepal June 2012
- Volunteered time at a local orphanage, tutoring & playing with the children;
- Currently engaged in sponsorship efforts on behalf of the orphanage, both monetary and in-kind.

Leadership Experience

Director of Corporate Relations, GLOBE International Management Conference July 2011 - November 2011
- Organize an undergraduate conference on international business attended by students from across Canada;
- Quadrupled sponsorship budget and increased in-kind sponsorships;
- Promoted conference & created relationships with representatives from global companies such as KPMG and BCG.
High School Liaison Committee, Women in Capital Markets Summer 2011 - Present
- Presented to High School students on the financial industry to inspire them to consider business as a future career;
- Worked in team with influential business leaders, planning and organizing the presentations;
International Business Committee, Undergraduate Business Council Summer 2010 - April 2011
- Involved in a team which represents those in the international business program at Schulich;
- Founded initiatives to engage student body, including several inaugural events such an iWeek;
- Recruited business professionals and educators to speak at events;
- Created & implemented successful marketing campaign to encourage student awareness & participation;
Crisis Staff, York Model United Nations September 2009 - September 2010
- Part of the team which organized the York conference at Queens Park, hosting both High School & University students;
- Ran a high-stress simulation, creating and constantly updating current events to enhance the delegate experience;
- Served as interim Head of Corporate Sponsorship, contacting companies to elicit support and sponsorship;
- Received awards for successfully debating at conferences across Ontario;
Last Marketer Standing, Narsee Monjee University, Mumbai, India November 2010
- Participated in an intensive 2 day long marketing competition against MBA students from across India;
- First Place Case Team: Product Development and Social Marketing;
- Developed new strategies to target products to the Indian market;
- Worked with the creator of not-for-profit organization We, The People to develop a thorough expansion and partnership plan;

Languages

English, French, Spanish