Jenn Saunders, CPA
Chicago, Illinois · (312) 576-1979 · saunders.jenn@me.com
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Master of Science in Communication
Management and Leadership Program
July 2010
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
May 2003
Certified Public Accountant
Virginia State Board of Accountancy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LegalFish LLP – Chicago, IL
Content Contributor & Analyst – Social Media & Digital Marketing April 2010 – Present
- Contribute content for the company’s blog, The Daily Tackle
- Conduct research and analysis of social media metrics
- Developing a social media monitoring and measurement tool tailored to the needs of LegalFish
Equity Residential Properties – Chicago, IL
Internal Audit Senior – Corporate October 2007 – September 2009
- Performed complex level professional internal audit work
- Conducted internal control compliance audits (Sarbanes Oxley 404)
- Coordinated operational and risk-based audits
- Provided consulting services to the organization’s management and staff
- Developed productive relationships throughout the Company
Deloitte LLP – McLean, VA
Audit Senior – Assurance & Enterprise Risk Services October 2003 – September 2007
- Facilitated the completion of various Integrated Audit Engagements, Quarterly Reviews, and Year-End Financial Statement Audits
- Assisted in the design and implementation of the audit approach
- Served an integral role in maintaining a diversified portfolio of clients
- Client Service Experience: Telecommunications, Government Contractors, Manufacturers, Network Systems, and Pharmaceuticals
- Focused attention to improve processes and eliminate inefficiencies
- Developed innovative best practices
- Performed audit and review procedures for complex balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows
Ben Silver Corporation – Charleston, SC
Order Entry and Customer Service Representative June 2001 – July 2003
- Managed requests over the phone and assisted customers with catalog orders
- Experienced in using order entry software system to enter and fill orders
- Trained in all departments of the corporate headquarters including distribution center and retail store
Congressional Office of the Honorable Mike McIntyre – Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill Internship May 2002 – June 2002
- Responsible for entering constituent correspondence into computer database and taking constituent phone calls
- Participated in meetings with lobbyists and constituents
- Attended and observed House Committee hearings
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Equity Residential Community Service Volunteer
- Women’s Initiative Network – Deloitte
- Auditor of the Month – Deloitte
- Advisory Council – Deloitte
- Deloitte Impact Day Volunteer
- Delta Delta Delta
