1. Michael D. Bliss Current Address: Permanent Address:
1104 S. Montana Ave. Apt. E9 1230 BrycePlace
mike.d.m.bliss@gmail.com ▪ (630) 415-5571 Bozeman, MT 59715 Downers Grove, IL 60515
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business - Accounting Bozeman, MT
Montana State University Graduating: May, 2015
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Montana State University Bozeman, MT
University Business Services May 2014 - Present
Student Accounting Assistant
 Accurately and efficiently entered journal entries and financial corrections into apex and banner software
 Kept all current and historical records up to date for the accounting office
 Entered fiscal year-end departmental Accruals into Apex software
 Prepare weekly payment for University’s Costco account
 Proficient in Excel to analyze, summarize and format financial information
 Extract financial data from banner software for analysis
 Successfully communicated with University’s departmental staff
 Maintained Confidentiality of sensitive information
VITA Tax Assistance Program Bozeman, MT
Tax return prep provided by MSU Accounting Majors. January 2014 – Present
Montana State University, College of Business
Volunteer- Tax Preparer
 Prepared tax returns for members of the Bozeman community and students of MSU
 VITA is an IRS sponsored program.
 All volunteers are trained and certified to prepare returns through the IRS.
Professional Business Consultants, Inc. Oak Brook, IL
Accounting & Healthcare Consulting Firm May 2013 – August 2013
Accounting & Healthcare Consulting Intern
 Prepared financial statements and general ledgers using Thomson Reuters accounting software.
 Performed financial statement & income analysis, reviewed income streams and expenses.
 Researched market opportunities in the new healthcare reform for a software client
 Created business valuations for physician practices
 Performed business consulting projects such as fee schedule comparisons of insurance companies
Montana State University Bozeman, MT
University Office of Admissions August 2012 – June 2014
Campus Ambassador / Student Admissions Representative.
 Provide informational tours to Montana State University visitors and prospective students.
 Participate in an ongoing class focusing on, university history, degrees/programs,and campus life.
 Ambassador for Montana State University.
 Check in with prospective students who have applied and answer any of their questions by phone.
Four Lakes Recreation and Ski Area Lisle, IL
Ski/Snowboard Instructor & National Ski Patroller November 2007 – January 2012
 Completed Emergency Healthcare Provider certification to ensure safety of ski area customers.
 Provided private, group and special ski instruction to all ages as a senior instructor.
 “Chill Program” volunteer, a mentoring program sponsored by Burton Snowboards for
underprivileged/troubled youth.

2. SKILLS, GROUPS AND INTERESTS
Computer skills: All MS Office Suite, Thomson Reuters, Intuit Software, Some Coding/HTML
Groups: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Accounting Club, Racquetball Club, National Ski Patrol
Interests: Skiing, Fitness, Golf, Fly Fishing, Chicago Blackhawks Hockey
References for Michael D. Bliss
Tanya Arrington
Accounting Associate Manager
University Business Services
Montana State University
Montana Hall 104B
Tanya.arrington@montana.edu
(406) 994-3345
Jay Sanders CPA, MST, CVA
Managing Partner
Professional Business Consultants, Inc.
JS@pbcgroup.com
(630) 571-6770
Chad J. Beste
Partner, Consulting
Professional Business Consultants, Inc.
Chad_Beste@pbcgroup.com
(630) 571-6770
StevenAult, CPA, CMA
Accounting Faculty
Montana State University
College of Business
Reid 434
Steven.ault@montana.edu
(406) 994-2000
Tom Eckert
Ski School Coordinator
Four Lakes Recreation
tom@ideasinadvertising.com
(630) 554-5932
Mike Ouert
Assistant Director for Recruiting- BA
Montana State University
Office of Admissions
Strand Union Building 201
mrouert@montana.edu
(406) 994-5411
Anne Christensen - PhD
Professor, Accounting Faculty, VITA Tax
Assistance
Montana State University
College of Business
Reid 444
annec@montana.edu
(406) 994- 2043