1. Zachary Kasper
Northwood University
Career Development

2. Table of Contents
 Slide 3 – Introduction
 Slide 4 – Goals
 Slide 5 – Resume
 Slide 6 & 7 – Letters of Recommendations
 Slide 8-10 – Samples of Work
 Slide 11 – Volunteer Work
 Slide 12 – Awards
 Slide 13 – Closing Statement

3. Introduction
 This portfolio consists of my work and achievements
that I have a accomplished throughout my years.
 My focus over the past couple years has been trying to
learn the different aspects of business and with the
main focus being accounting.

4. Goals
 My goal in the next year is to get an internship with a
company I would enjoy working with.
 My goal in two years is to graduate from Northwood
University with an Accounting degree.
 My goal in five years is to be settled down and working
for well respected company.

5. Resume
Zachary Kasper
(616) 477-8300 Ÿ
kasperz@northwood.edu
School Address (Thru 5/20/14)
Permanent Address
2717 Scott St.
1507 146th Ave
Midland, MI 49323
Dorr, MI 49323
Education
Northwood University – Midland, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0
Major GPA: 3.0/4.0
Scholarships: Freedom Scholarship
Experience
City Of Wyoming
Summer Maintenance
Summer 2012-2013
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Each task that was completed, demanded excellent communication and the
ability to work as a team
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Required a quick learner and the ability to work independently
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Fast paced job that requires efficiency in order to complete the job in a timely
manner
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Officiating Basketball
Summer 2012-2013
Ability to take criticism on all of the calls I made throughout games
Confidence in every call that I made
Ability to explain in depth every event that has happened throughout the
game
Metro Health Hospital
Volunteer in Finance Department
Summer 2011
Demonstrated professionalism and strong communication with coworkers to
assist them on tasks.
Maintained and inputted invoices and organized documents by filing.
Mastered the Microsoft functions such as Word and Excel.
Leadership
Student Alumni Network
Northwood Men’s JV Basketball
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Team Captain two years
National Honor Society
Skills
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Hard worker and very dedicated.
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Ability to take criticism and learn from my mistakes.
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Developed the ability to lead and encourage others.
2012-present
2011-2013
2009-2011

6. To Whom It May Concern
I have known Zach Kasper for the last eight years both as a teacher and
coach. From these experiences I can say with confidence that Zach is a dedicated
student-athlete who sets a strong example with his effort and intensity both in the
classroom and on the basketball court.
Zach’s drive is very evident in the classroom and extra-curricular activities.
He earned All Conference Honorable Mention and All County honors in cross
country, and All District 1st Team and All County honors in soccer. He participated in
National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and helps our boys and
girls youth program. Zach’s commitment to any activity he involves himself in is
without a doubt one of his best qualities
Zach’s work ethic in the classroom is great as well. He had a 3.5 grade point
average and that was done along with many extra-curricular activities.
Throughout the time I have known Zach he has displayed the moral
character, discipline, organization and commitment necessary to become a
successful student athlete at the next level.
If you have any questions about Zach contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Mike Hudson
Wayland Union High School
Wayland, MI 49348
269-792-2254

7. To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Zach Kasper. If you are
looking for someone that is hard working, a great role model, dedicated and very
dependable then look no further.
I have had the opportunity to have Zach in many of my business classes. He has
taken Accounting, General Business, and Advanced Accounting and has done
extremely well in all the classes. He is a great student who is very respectful and
hard working. He takes pride in his education and strives to excel. He is not afraid to
ask questions to make sure he is has a full understanding of what it is we are doing
in class. One of his greatest strengths as a student is his attention to detail. This is an
important characteristic to have in the business field.
Zach is an outstanding young man who excels not only in academics but also
participates in extra-curricular activities. He participated in basketball, soccer, and
cross country for Wayland Union High School. Zach is also a member of the
prestigious Nationals Honors Society. He has a wide variety of activities that interest
in. one of his greatest strengths is his ability to balance his time. Even though he is
involved in multiple extra-curricular activities he does not let it affect his
schoolwork.
Overall, I feel that Zach is a very motivated, dependable, and trusting person who
has helped maintain the overall integrity of Wayland Union Schools. Our school
would be honored to have many more students that are just like Zach. In my
opinion, Zach is going to excel in anything that he chooses to do.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Nicole Cardosa
Business Education Teacher
Wayland Union High School

8. Sample Work – Product Cost

9. Opening Paragraph of English Paper
Hard work and dedication from college athletes is the main reason
why college sports are so special. Athletes have to sacrifice so much
of their lives to do what they love the most. To reward the athletes for
their sacrifices, they are given a free college education. Some of the
elite athletes do more for their team than just win games. They also
bring in a lot of money. The elite athletes should be paid for the job
they do on the playing field. This will be the only way an athlete will be
able to earn money to pay for miscellaneous expenses, since they do
not have enough time to have a real job. College programs now days
have so many sources of income that they should easily be able to
pay the players. If athletes are paid then people will see a bigger
percentage of players staying in college, which will make the game
more exciting to watch. College athletes bring in millions of dollar and
still cannot get a dime of it.

10. Closing Paragraph on English Paper
It’s always the person in poverty’s fault why they are there. If
they are because they are lazy, then they are most likely going
to stay there for their rest of their lives. No one else is going to
get them out of poverty. Poverty is a sad thing to see. I just
can’t picture what it is like to be in poverty. Many people
complain that their income is low and how they don’t have a lot
of luxury goods. They don’t realize that there are millions of
people without a home to sleep in. There are millions of people
that can’t afford to put food on the table, and they can’t afford
to wash their clothes. In all reality people should be thankful for
what they have because there are millions of people that are in
poverty that would love to be in the situation that they are in.

11. Volunteer Work
 Adopt a Highway
 Volunteer Basketball Coach
 Volunteer Basketball Official
 Youth Basketball Programs
 Rake a Difference

12. Awards
 4 time member of Deans list – Northwood
 Freedom Scholarship
 National Honor Society

13. Closing Statement
 This portfolio has been created by Zachary Kasper and
may not be copied without his permission.