HARVARD STYLE RESUME
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EDUCATION
2011-Present
May-June 2013
EXPERIENCE
May-August 2014
Marquette University—Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Expected May 2015)
Member, Applied Investment Management (AIM) Program
Majors in Accounting and Finance
 GPA: 4.0/4.0; Dean’s List six of six semesters
 SAT: 790 Math, 770 Verbal; National Merit Finalist
 Raynor Distinguished Scholar, four years, full tuition
University of Antwerp—Antwerp, Belgium
“Business in the European Union”
 Attended lecture style courses based on varied business and governmental topics; tours
of Ford and KBC Bank.
JPMorgan Chase—New York, NY
Summer Analyst, Hedge Fund of Funds Portfolio Management
 Participated in long-short strategy group responsible for analyzing and evaluating
hedge fund managers for potential inclusion in JPMorgan’s fund of fund products
 Major projects and achievements included:
 Management of a database for all 550 hedge funds in JPMorgan’s universe;
enhanced close time by 20%
 Ad hoc analyses for managers related to strategies using hedge fund research
tools, Bloomberg, Factset, and Reuters
 Participation in all steps of a meeting with a hedge fund manager, including
pre-research, drafting of questions, meeting attendance, and final write-up
Commented [LA1]: Please note the comments below adjust the
page formatting. Typically, resumes have a 1 or .75 inch margin on
all sides.
Commented [LA2]: It is helpful to include the acronym for
discussion purposes, or if mentioned in an accompanying cover
letter.
Commented [LA3]: Most students will not include an SAT or
ACT score within a college-level resume. If outstanding, this detail
may be included in a Harvard style resume if the GPA is below
employer’s required GPA.
Commented [LA4]: Providing detail about the knowledge
gained through a study abroad experience adds value.
Commented [LA5]: Providing specific detail about experience
areas, outcomes and skills helps an employer learn more about you.
July-December 2013 FIS—Brown Deer, WI
Intern, Member of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Team
 Led projects focused on profit improvement initiatives through contract leveraging
across main company and acquisitions
 Performed external analysis and competitor benchmarking using 10Ks and analyst
reports
 Supported large purchasing decision—analysis of RFIs, calculation of ROI using own
assumptions, participation in product demonstrations, and execution of proposal
 Co-led wireless compliance initiative; created related executive report
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
 Financial Executives Institute (FEI) Scholarship (2012)
 Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society Inductee and Committee Member (2013-2014)
 Campaign Finance Coordinator for Student Body President/VP Candidates (2013)
 Student Alumni Network Member (2011-2014), President (2014-present)
 Financial Management Association (2012-2013)
 Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society (2012 induction)
 Marquette Action Project Volunteer and Trip Treasurer (Spring Break 2013, 2014)
 St. Benedict of the Moor Meal Program Volunteer (2012-present)
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
 Swimming, singing, travel, history and psychology
Commented [LA6]: Providing multiple roles with the same
organization within one bullet point is a nice way to conserve space
on the page.
Commented [LA7]: Including interests within a resume used to
be common for all resume formats. Currently, the Harvard style
maintains this category but resumes for roles outside of finance
should not include this section.