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Cooking
Reading
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I read books multiple times per week
Alex Gonzalez Mateo
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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 programMajors:
- Accounting and Related Services
- Finance and Financial Management Services
Minors:
- Real Estate
Bergenfield High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
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
Career
Dream career field:
Financial Services
Dream career goals:
Investment Banking
Front House Member
Chick-fil-A2022 – 20231 yearCustomer Service Associate
Walgreens2023 – 20241 yearStudent Accountant
Rutgers Student Accounting, Billing, and Cashier Services2023 – Present2 yearsCSO Officer
Rutgers Police Department2023 – 20241 yearStudent Intern
Veris Residential2024 – 2024
Research
Economics
High School FED Challenge — Researcher2022 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
Halloween at Cooper's Pond/"Spooktacular" Local Hunted "House" or park event — Participant2021 – 2023Volunteering
MLK Jr Club — Vice President2020 – PresentVolunteering
Care Packages for Troops — Partipant2019 – 2020Volunteering
Peer Tutoring — Tutor2020 – Present