Honor Society® member
Jake Friedland
Customer Service Representative (Current) at Wegmans Food Markets
- Kean University
- Accounting
- Class of 2017
- Morganville, New Jersey
Member since June 2016
About
I am currently finishing my junior year at Kean University during the Summer I session. I plan to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting at the end of the Spring 2017 semester. Following my graduation, I plan to apply to Graduate school to be able attain the minimum credits needed to sit for the CPA exam, along with making progress towards a Masters of Accounting. Along with going to school full time, I also work full time and have been training in Martial Arts for approximately 6 years.
Education
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Kean University
Accounting
2015 – 2017
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Brookdale Community College
Associates of Social Science
2013 – 2015
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Marlboro High School
2008 – 2012
Honors and awards
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Dean's List Brookdale Community College
I was on the Dean's List for 3 out of 4 semesters at Brookdale Community College (Fall 2013,Spring and Fall 2014)
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Following graduation in May 2017, I plan to seek employment at a medium to large Accounting firm who will help realize my future goals of becoming a Certified Public Accountant along with earning a Masters degree in Accounting. I plan to attend Graduate school at the same time as working in the industry following graduation.
- Graduate school interests
As I have previously stated, I plan to attend Graduate school to earn a Masters in Accounting, alongside being able to earn the credits needed to sit for the CPA exam. I would ideally like to continue my education at Kean University, due to the fact I believe this is a university that truly cares about individual learning, growth and progress.
- Outside the classroom
I have been training in a variety of martial arts for the past 6 years. In these 6 years i have trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo and Mixed Martial Arts. During this time I have developed a great sense of discipline, respect, and determination. Throughout the time I have been training, I have competed in multiple tournaments and competitions, with a great deal of success. Additionally, I enjoy a variety of outdoors activities such as fishing, kayaking and hiking.
Experience
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Customer Service Representative (Current)
Wegmans Food Markets
Mar 2009 – Dec 2025
Volunteering
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Through Wegmans Food Markets, I have volunteered with United Way to benefit underprivileged youth in the area.
United Way
Jun 2014
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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