Brian Jacobus

150 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115

E-mail: Jacobus.b@husky.neu.edu (617) 952-1643
EDUCATION

Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
May 2017
Dual concentration: Finance & Management
GPA 3.22
Awards and Activities: Finance & Investment Club, President: Billiards Club, Entrepreneurs Club, (Intro) Wall Street Prep DCF
Modeling Seminar, Internal Business Case Competition, Northeastern University Collegiate Alternative Investments Summit
Jakarta International School
Awards and Activities: President: Global Education for Tomorrow, Indago Kalahari Project, Boncel
Orphanage Coordinator, Varsity Tennis Captain, MVP IASAS Tennis 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia
May 2013
GPA 3.90

EXPERIENCE
WGBH Educational Foundation
Boston, MA
Finance & Accounting Associate
January 2015-June 2015
Processed and revised supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, ad-hoc payments, and monetary
transactions from various vendors to ensure timely processing of up to 1000 documents/invoices per week
Utilized Workday Enterprise Cloud system to input data, generate reports, conduct investigations, and
respond to inquiries regarding payments or accounting processes
Oversaw check, automated clearing house, and electronic funds transfer payments to vendors of WGBH
and its three subsidiaries, as well as internal distribution of checks needed by various departments
Managed and supervised the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices,
interfacing comprehensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers
NGT Trading & Engineering
Jakarta, Indonesia
Associate
July 2013-March 2014
Aided with correspondence issues and relationship management in the process of retrieving $250,000 of bad
debt
Completed yearly purchase order summaries and developed a system of organization for product inquiries
Translated documents, emails, letters and interpreted subtleties between Indonesian and English for
management and clientele
Conducted research on new suppliers and sales opportunities across Indonesia and internationally
Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore (GHA Group)
Singapore, Singapore
Lobby Ambassador & Concierge
June 2013-July 2013
Handled approximately 200 daily guest requests and inquiries in the lobby and concierge area
Implemented a new method of front desk queue management that decreased line wait times by 20%
Translated guest comments, inquiries, and complaints between Indonesian and English
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Group
Jakarta, Indonesia
Retail Banking Intern
June 2012-July 2012
Coordinated sales calls to potential customers regarding new banking offers and investment vehicles
Increased ANZ Kemang branch potential client base by over 5000 people through personal contacts
Analyzed retail banking options and services as well as investment options such as equity, fixed income, and
mutual funds for mid and high-income Indonesian citizens
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Global Education for Tomorrow Project
South Africa & Indonesia
Founder and Vice-President, Mathematics Team Leader
August 2011 May 2013
Led teaching activities for approximately 40 elementary to middle school students each week
Developed and managed an ongoing community service relationship with public schools around Jakarta
Translated teaching materials and student questions between Indonesian and English
SKILLS/INTERESTS
Computer Skills: Mac & Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office & iWork suites, Workday Enterprise System
Languages: Native English & Indonesian, Conversational Mandarin Chinese
Interests: Tennis, philosophy, psychology, health/fitness,