SIMON WONG

Academic Qualifications:

2002-Present                 Bachelor of Commerce

                                    University of Toronto, St. Michael’s College

·         Currently in 3^rd year of study.

1997-2002                     Brebeuf College High School

·         Received Ontario Scholars Designation

·         Recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s Aiming for the Top scholarship.

Working Experiences:

05/2004-08/2004            Summer Clerk Trainee

05/2005-08/2005            City of Toronto: Social Services                         

·               Answering phone calls in the main phone line

·               Communicating with my co-workers to ensure we give the best quality and help for our clients

·               Interacting with clients and dealing with complaints

05/2005             Accounting Staff

                                    Wilbert Lai, CMA, MBA

·               Preparing financial statements for companies

·               Reporting the companies’ financial health conditions to Mr. Lai

·               Preparing Retail Sales Tax and GST Returns for clients

·               Calculating the tax payments and credits for clients

06/2003-08/2003            Administrative Support Staff

                                    CDK Group of Companies.

·               Preparing monthly payroll

·               Helping in setting up Conference room for meetings

·               Taking minutes and keeping tracking of time during the conference

·               Answering phone calls

Extra-Circular Involvement:

08/2005             Housefather

                                    Eastern Canada Chinese Catholic Living Camp

·               Interacting with the camp staff to give them an update on the progress of activities

·               Directing the campers to their designated areas

·               Leading the setup team, first-aid team, and security team

·               Recruiting cabin leaders and security team members

·               Ensuring all the programs in the camp run smoothly and according to plan

09/2004-Present            Treasurer

                                    University of Toronto Chinese Catholic Community

·               Updating financial information

·               Handling petty cash

·               Providing monthly updates

·               Budgeting for future costs

01/2005-03/2005            Director of Events

                                    Commerce Student Association: Commerce ACE

·               Keeping progress reports on campus events

·               Organizing events with Junior Achievement

·               Keeping students inform of our events in campus

09/2004-05/2005            Assistant Finance Director

                                    The Stethoscope

·               Preparing monthly financial statements

·               Organizing finance meetings

·               Budgeting for future costs

Volunteering:

02/2005-04/2005            Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

                                    Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

·         Helping students and low-income families to file their tax returns

·         Providing advice to clients for future tax planning

02/2000, 03/2001           Volunteer

09/2002-05/2003            “Out of the Cold” program

·         Assisting in preparing and serving the food to the unfortunates

·         Carrying out conversion with them

Achievements:

·         Completed RCM certified grade 10 piano with honours, currently pursuing the ARCT Performers certification

·         Completed National Lifeguard Service, Lifesaving and Red Cross Instructor Certification, and Aqua Leadership Certification

·         Received Nina Jacobs Scholarship for achieving the highest mark in piano festival.

References:

Available upon request.