McCormick Weston
mccormick_weston@unc.edu · 828.782.0973
303 West Rosehill Place · Chapel Hill, NC 27514
100 Cambridge Drive · Asheville, NC 28805
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduation May 2014
Kenan-Flagler Business School
GPA 3.615
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Corporate Finance)
Chapel Hill, NC
Second Major: Economics Minor: German Language
• Relevant Course Work: Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Markets, Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling
• Honors: William H. Cato Scholarship, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Fall 2012; Medlin Scholarship for Business and
Liberal Arts, Kenan-Flagler; Elks National Foundation Scholarship
• Dean’s List Six Semesters
Freie Universität Berlin
May 2011–July 2011
Study Abroad Program
Berlin, Germany
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Studied intermediate German language and analyzed trends in culture and society of modern Germany and Berlin
EXPERIENCE
FRANKLIN STREET PARTNERS
May 2012–August 2012
Private Equity Research Intern
Chapel Hill, NC
• Engaged by six private equity groups with between $160MM and $3.4B under management to identify and advise on
acquisitions and recapitalizations
• Evaluated target companies' growth potential for candidate database based on market position, industry dynamics, customer
base, and identifiable, realistic growth opportunities
• Assisted in sale of $1.8 MM Process Serving firm as an add-on to a private equity portfolio company
STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVING RESULTS (S.T.A.R.)
August 2012–December 2012
Student Consultant
Chapel Hill, NC
• Developed a wholesale to retail penetration strategy for Wrangler Jeans to create a $1-1.5MM revenue-generating store model
• Conducted dedicated industry and market research via survey, personal interviews, and secondary research
• Crafted and delivered recommendations to C-suite executives regarding store layout, conversion rate drivers, promotion,
product mix, and price
IMG WORLD-EUROPE
May 2011–August 2011
Volunteer Assistant Program Coordinator
Berlin, Germany
• Assisted in development of consulting program for corporations to utilize celebrity appearances and endorsements
• Contributed to new business development efforts by researching potential clients and brainstorming new ventures
• Expanded client database through the drafting of 12-14 SEO formatted blog posts weekly and biographical informational
excerpts about high-profile Olympic clients
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
November 2011–Present
Senior Representative
Chapel Hill, NC
• Authorized undergraduate business club funding for resources and assist in event planning
• Served as liaison to MBA government to create and develop alumni networking events for students
• Represented over 300 undergraduate business students in interactions with faculty and administration across university
DELTA TAU EPSILON FRATERNITY
November 2010–Present
President and Treasurer
Chapel Hill, NC
• Oversaw 150% growth in new member recruitment and grew chapter to largest size in 130-year existence
• Guided the chapter in receiving the “Excellence in Leadership” designation by the Delta Tau Omega Epsilon
Fraternity for overall excellence during the 2011-2012 academic year
• Analyzed future growth to create and manage a $300,000 budget
• Coordinated philanthropy events totaling to 1,300 community service hours and $20,000 raised toward various charities
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Languages and Skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Oracle Crystal Ball, Oral and Written fluency in German
Interests: Served as U.S. Senate Page, Ultimate Frisbee, Guitar, Digital and Social Media Development, UNC Deloitte Case Competition