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Alex Gonzalez Mateo

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Alex S. Gonzalez Mateo is a sophomore at Rutgers University, double majoring in Accounting and Finance with a concentration in Real Estate, maintaining a 3.91 GPA while balancing leadership roles and professional development. A first-generation college student, Alex has secured an EY Launch Internship for 2025 and previously interned at Veris Residential, gaining hands-on experience in audit and financial reporting. They are an active Community Service Officer (CSO) for the Rutgers Police Department, demonstrating leadership and responsibility. Through ALPFA and the Rutgers Accounting Association, Alex mentors underrepresented students and connects them with top firms like EY, PwC, and Deloitte. Passionate about financial literacy and economic empowerment, Alex aspires to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and use their expertise to uplift communities and promote financial stability.

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Accounting and Related Services
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Minors:
    • Real Estate

Bergenfield High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Political Science and Government
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Financial Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Investment Banking

    • Front House Member

      Chick-fil-A
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Customer Service Associate

      Walgreens
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Student Accountant

      Rutgers Student Accounting, Billing, and Cashier Services
      2023 – Present2 years
    • CSO Officer

      Rutgers Police Department
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Student Intern

      Veris Residential
      2024 – 2024

    Research

    • Economics

      High School FED Challenge — Researcher
      2022 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Halloween at Cooper's Pond/"Spooktacular" Local Hunted "House" or park event — Participant
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      MLK Jr Club — Vice President
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Care Packages for Troops — Partipant
      2019 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Peer Tutoring — Tutor
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

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