Veli Patel

College Park, MD
vpatel18@terpmail.umd.com
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park
Robert H. Smith School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Harford Community College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Honors: Graduated with High Honors, Presidents list

Expected: May 2017

May 2014
GPA: 3.96

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCE
Multicultural Student Association
October 2013 - June 2014
President
Planned and conducted meetings and events such as the Diversity Block Party and cultural field
trips
Enhance members exposure and understanding of global cultures
Developed clubs comprehensive budget of $2000 including events, materials, & transport
Lead internal virtual and face-to-face communications with fifteen members about club activities,
opportunities for involvement, and complimentary events
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
October 2013 - December 2014
Member
Attended meetings to help set up scholarship eligibility for other fellow honor students
Shared numerous ideas on planning events, marketing projects, and budgeting to organize
community service events to help low-income families
Assisted in planning and brainstorming Faculty Appreciation Breakfast for current Phi Theta
Kappa members
Campus Lions International
October 2013 - December 2014
Member
Collaborated meetings regularly to plan fundraising and community service events
Participated in a various community service activities:
o Sewed blankets for orphans and low-income children and raised $200
o Made chew toys for street dogs at an animal shelter and donated them
Business Computing and Applied Technology Club
March 2013 - December 2014
Member
Organized and promoted a trip to New Yorks commercial center for the Small Business Expo in
order to enhance 15 students knowledge of real business world issues

SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, & Gujarati; Basic ability in Punjabi & Urdu
Technology: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Access, Basic Photoshop abilities