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Jerry Baffour

Jerry Baffour

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Project Manager at Badu Tax Services, LLC

  • Education

    • Lane Tech College Prep

      2011 - 2015
      High School Diploma 9th-12th

    • Harvard Business School

      2019 - 2019
      Summer Venture in Management General Management

    • HBS Online | Harvard Business School

      2019 - 2019
      Other / Certificate in Business Analytics "Complete"

      HBS Online Business Analytics is an 8-week, 40-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Business Analytics introduces quantitative methods used to analyze data and make better management decisions. Participants hone their understanding of key concepts, managerial judgment, and ability to apply course concepts to real business problems. Business Analytics was developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and is delivered in an active learning environment based on the… Show more HBS Online Business Analytics is an 8-week, 40-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Business Analytics introduces quantitative methods used to analyze data and make better management decisions. Participants hone their understanding of key concepts, managerial judgment, and ability to apply course concepts to real business problems. Business Analytics was developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and is delivered in an active learning environment based on the HBS signature case-based learning method. Show less

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree Business Management-Entrepreneurship

      Activities and Societies: Black Chorus-Vice President/Publicity & Social Chair; Your Secret Advisor'er-Vice President/Programming Chair

    • The Accountant Quits

      2024 - 2024
      Crypto Accounting Academy

  • Experience

    • ASANTEMAN ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO & MIDWEST

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2015
      Postmaster

      ● Printed out monthly newsletters and prepared them for delivery and dispatch for members of the organization● Adapted to working extended periods of time and made sure that deadlines were met● Learned to work in a fast-paced environment with different colleagues and/or individuals

    • Summer Intern-Administrative Service Divisions

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

      ● Assisted the department in maintaining daily operations through various projects and delivering packages throughout the city● Designed & implemented a storage system of office supplies that were combined during the merger of five departments● Verified active phone lines by calling employees in the front offices of various satellite centers

    • Joe Thunder Productions

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      Production Assistant for Raising Sons Film

      ● Developed & organized an inventory process for film equipment throughout filming● Facilitated conversations between the actors and the director to clarify discrepancies and document changes in the script● Replicated set environment in between takes to provide better quality for subsequent editing

    • Reid Henderson

      Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
      Staff Accountant

      ● Prepared expense reports using Quick Books to reflect daily operations.● Recommended money management strategies to clients to educate them on their financial situation.● Processed invoices for the company to reflect revenue for the fiscal quarter.

    • Badu Tax Services, LLC

      Jan 2018 - now

      ● Analyzed tax documents and financial information for clients across the United States.● Updated clients’ tax information to meet IRS compliance standards and procedures.● Composed comprehensive tax returns that accurately reflected a client’s current financial well-being.

      • Chief Project Manager

        Oct 2020 - now

      • Tax Consultant

        Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

      • Tax Preparer Intern

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

    • HAPPY PLACE INC

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Production Assistant

      Facilitated activities for guests to participation throughout the exhibit.Served as a liaison between guests and middle management to ensure the optimal flow.Assisted guests with personal issues and provided solutions to boost guests satisfaction.Photographed guests to leverage social proof strategies for the company.

    • Illinois MakerLab

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2019

      • Social Media Project Manager

        May 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Guru

        Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Social Media Marketing Analyst

        Sept 2018 - May 2019

    • Colgate-Palmolive

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Customer Development Intern

    • Paylocity

      Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
      Emerging Leader Associate

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jerry Baffour
      Steven N. Miller Entrepreneurship Scholarship College of Business Aug 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Illinois MakerLab on Sept 2018
      Illinois MakerLabAssociated with Jerry Baffour

    • Summer Volunteer

      Issued by Chicago Cares on Jun 2015
      Chicago CaresAssociated with Jerry Baffour