MEREDITH HARRISON

1 Jayhawk Pl ! Lawrence, Kansas 66044 ! (505) 250-6800 ! mharrington@ku.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Finance, GPA: 3.96/4.0 Anticipated May 2016
University Honors Program
University Business Honors Program
The Jennett Finance Scholars Program
1 of 20 finance majors chosen through a competitive selection process based on academic achievement, leadership
and interest in career in competitive finance. Includes scholarship award and networking visits to major financial
centers

WORK EXPERIENCE
Intercontinental London Park Lane London, United Kingdom
Finance Audit Intern May 2014 July 2014
Prepared daily adjustment, refund, and void reports for all Food and Beverage outlets in the hotel
Completed daily interface reconciliation for all operating systems in the hotel and uncovered thousands of dollars
worth of discrepancies to be reclaimed in revenue
Corresponded with over 50 hotel associates daily to assure all financial reports are submitted successfully

Pearson Education Lawrence, Kansas
Pearson Campus Ambassador January 2013- Present
Act as a liaison between students, Pearson sales representatives, professors and the company to support successful
use of Pearson technology and opportunities
Collaborate successfully in a virtual online platform with a remotely located headquarters (Boston) and
counterparts around the nation
Undertake independent projects such as blogs and reviews for Pearson to publish on various online platforms and
social media outlets

Albuquerque Police Department, Sex Crimes Unit Albuquerque, New Mexico
Intern April 2014 May 2014
Observed and assisted detectives throughout the investigative process
Worked with others as a team to perform over 75 investigations in a professional environment

Four Hills Country Club Albuquerque, New Mexico
Head Lifeguard Summers 2010 - 2013

ACTIVITIES
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Omega Chapter Lawrence, Kansas
Vice President Academic Excellence November 2013 Present
Promote high levels of scholarship among members of the sorority
Create individual action plans to intervene when members fall below the standard of academic excellence
Identify academic opportunities at the University and beyond for members to get involved with

Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society Lawrence, Kansas
Member May 2013 May 2014
Actively participated in this community service based organization where members recognize the importance of
academic achievement and work together on projects to better the local community

Order of Omega Honor Society Lawrence, Kansas
Member May 2014 Present