John Schokora

John Schokora

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Finance & Accounting Major at IU Kelley | Determined and goal-oriented leader striving for innovative business solutions | Incoming 2025 Forvis Mazars US Tax Consulting Intern

  • Education

    • IES Abroad

      2025 - 2025
      Business Administration and Management, General Junior

      Semester abroad program in Milan, Italy, sponsored by IES Abroad.Completed an 18 credit plan including business/finance/management courses as well as an Italian language course.Worked a part time internship and completed a successive internship seminar course.

    • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Accounting and Finance Junior

      Activities and Societies: Accounting & Finance Majors Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Society Student Accounting Society IU Hoosier Scholars Mentor Direct admission to the Kelley School of BusinessIU Dean's Scholarship Recipient

    • Marmion Abbey/Academy

      2018 - 2022
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Illinois State Scholar, Head of School Leadership Award, Superior Cadet Award, National Honor Society member, Campus Ministry member, Eucharistic Minister, MENtor Program Leader, Student Retreat Leader, JROTC Company Commander, XC & Track Team Captain, Art & Guitar Club Member.

  • Experience

    • Boy Scouts of America

      Mar 2015 - Oct 2020
      Eagle Scout

      Eagle Scout and Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Assoc. Held positions of Co-Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Librarian. Successfully completed a two-part Eagle Scout Service Project of renovating a staircase and building a kiosk at a local park, raising $1,300 to complete. Grew in leadership development both with peers and those younger and older than myself.

    • US Army JROTC

      Aug 2018 - May 2022
      Company Commander - CDT/Captain

      Completed four years of JROTC curriculum in high school which consisted of bi-weekly military formations containing drill and ceremony as well as military and school fact and information with one formal Formation per week.Progressed through the ranks until promoted senior year to Company Commander based on a combination rank of academics and leadership.Gained responsibility of roughly fifty underclassmen Cadets and instructed them in military drill and led them through weekly formations.

    • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
      Project Manager Team Lead

      Co-Led a team of approximately 15 students to fundraise for the Illinois Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCoordinated school/community wide fundraising events such as school dress down days and selling of T-Shirts at sporting events. Raised over $12,000 in 4 months.

    • Geneva Park District

      May 2021 - Aug 2024
      Head Aquatics Manager

      Summer work as a Head & Assistant Manager and lifeguard, responsible for overall facility safety and functionality.Managed and oversaw general day-to-day pool functions, including opening and closing procedures, handling patron interactions, operating special events (including birthday parties, general facility rentals, park district day camps, & special recreation camps), reading and reporting facility chemicals, handling front desk and concessions transactions and petty cash, and assisting other management and supervisory staff. Directly responsible for on-deck function and safety as well as the needs of the lifeguard staff.Reviewed performance management as well as discipline through excel spreadsheets. Instructed and helped plan weekly in-service trainings for lifeguard staff to improve and maximize skills.As a Lifeguard and Lifeguard Captain for two and a half years, I worked in teams and in solo capacities when necessary to provide lifesaving care. Additionally, I planned group outings and personal interactions to promote workplace as well as personal development. Show less

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      Aug 2023 - now
      IU Hoosier Scholars Mentor

      Available for mentorship to IU Scholarship recipients.

    • Beta Alpha Psi at Indiana University-Bloomington

      Feb 2024 - now
      Associate Member

      Participating Member in IU's chapter of Beta Alpha PsiPromoting careers within the field of accounting, MIS, and data analyticsAttending various career-oriented workshopsNetworking with potential employers and other studentsBuilding effective networks and avenues towards internships and further employment

    • Turbo Crowd

      Feb 2025 - now
      Project Intern

      Part-time semester long internship with Turbo Crowd through IES Abroad MilanFocused on developing and delivering the 2024 State of Crowdfunding reportCollaborated and met weekly (given the remotely based position) with another intern and a project mangerAnalyzed, cleaned, sorted, and managed Coda databases

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Student Success Mentor Training

      Mentor Collective
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • StarGuard Instructor

      StarGuard ELITE
      May 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Schokora
      Army JROTC Superior Cadet U.S. Army JROTC May 2022 The Superior Cadet Decoration is an U.S. military decoration awarded by DA and limited to one outstanding cadet in each LET (Leadership Education & Training) level in each JROTC institution.
    • Awarded to John Schokora
      Kelley School of Business Dean's Scholarship & Direct Admit Kelley School of Business Mar 2022