Myriah Ruiz
716-479-4346, myriahru@buffalo.edu
57 October Lane, Amherst NY, 14228
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position at M&T Bank where I can utilize my strong work ethic, communication skills and
attention to detail in order to contribute to the success of the company.
EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Expected May 2017
GPA: 3.92/4.0
Houghton College, Houghton, NY
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Accounting, September 2011 – May 2013
GPA: 3.5
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Koinonia Music Ministry, Houghton, NY
Team Co-Leader, 03/2012-05/2012
 United a team of 5-6 organization members to perform a theme based worship service
 Compiled a collection of 6-7 songs and verses to fit within the theme and organized them into a precise
order for performance
 Designed a document form of the final performance list
 Presented this document to the current team and senior organization members in order to communicate
goals and gain feedback
WORK EXPERIENCE
Clothes Mentor, Amherst, NY
Sales Associate, 09/2014 to 01/2015
 Assisted associates in maintaining organization and cleanliness of the sales floor while assuring excellent
customer service and guidance to customers
 Contributed to a creative and detail oriented environment by compiling manikin outfits and organizing
store displays
Erie 1 BOCES, Clarence, NY
Classroom Aide, Summer of 2012 to Summer of 2014
 Collaborated with a lead teacher to instruct a group of 6 special needs students
 Undertook classroom organization projects such as recording attendance, filing emergency lunch forms,
and recording student behavior on designated behavior sheets
Tim Horton’s Café and Bake Shop, Amherst, NY
Team Member (Storefront), 08/2013 to 05/2014
 Cooperated and communicated effectively with a team of 6-9 team members to quickly and efficiently
complete customer orders while providing excellent customer service