Grate Hyer
1234 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80300
Grate.hyer@colorado.edu
303-303-3030
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business – May 2013
B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations Management
B.A. degree in Spanish for the Professions
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Systems and Operations Restaurant project: A goal of designing a restaurant from the ground up working in a
group of three , 2nd place in recitation for the interim of the project and 3rd place for the final in a recitation of 8 groups
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Relevant Courses: Systems Thinking, Business Intelligence
HONORS AND AWARDS
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$25,000 scholarship awarded Freshman year at the University of Colorado based on high school academics
EXPERIENCE
Vail Resorts, Breckenridge, Colorado
Lift Attendant
December 2009-2010
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Responsible for efficient operation of ski lifts, assisting guests and promoting resort culture
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Received “Golden Shovel” recognition for maintaining lift area and proficient snow removal for a safe environment
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Remained motivated in inclement weather conditions to ensure both locals and tourists had a memorable
Breckenridge experience
Arta, Coloma, California
River Raft Guide
June 2009
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Prepared boats with safety equipment, rigging, camp equipment, and food supplies; instructed guests on the safety
procedures of the river; informed clients of commands for river navigation through rapids up to 3+ on the South Fork
American River
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Led day and overnight trips for diverse groups of individuals, including families, schools, special event gatherings,
and other guides; prepared gourmet meals and provided guests with conversation and entertainment
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Perfect safety track record throughout the summer, ensuring all guests remained in the raft at all times
Starbucks, Reno, Nevada
Barista
September 2008
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Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, while utilizing strong multi-tasking skills
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Initiated and invented custom Frappuccino recipes, including a Cinnamon Roll flavor, which became a best seller at
the store ensuring a high level of repeat business
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Maintained corporate culture and expectations; attended ongoing training sessions; formed strong relationships with
coworkers and customers
SKILLS
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Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, MS Access, SQL server
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Fluent Spanish, have taken consecutive Spanish courses for 10 years
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Study abroad, Summer 2007, Alcala de Henares with Escuela Internacional. Took Spanish grammar and Spanish
language classes, as well as visited Segovia, Verguencia, Madrid, Salamanca, and Pamplona
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National EMT-B Certification-Reno NV and Denver, CO, participated in ride-a-longs in ambulances; shadowed ER
technicians in a large hospital setting; performed small, vital tasks for the staff
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Member, AIESEC, largest international student organization devoted to global networking, leadership, and
international internships
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CPR Instructor-teach the vital skills needed to perform CPR using strong presentation capabilities
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Volunteer Experience
o Habitat for Humanity- Boise, ID
o Community Cycles-Boulder, CO
Cule Dood
9999 Awesome Avenue, Boulder, CO 99999
Cule.dood@colorado.edu
777-777-7777
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER – Leeds School of Business
B.S. Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Dec. 2011
Relevant Projects: Completed a project that made use of analytical, research, and communication skills
to start a restaurant of choice from the ground up. This involved interviewing current restaurateurs,
suppliers, distributors, real estate agents, and other external resources to obtain relevant information
crucial to the completion of a successful project.
Relevant Coursework: Derivative Securities, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Investment &
Portfolio Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Markets & Institutions, and
Entrepreneurial Environments
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sales Representative, ORBITAL SKIING, Boulder, CO
Jan. 2011-Present
 Independent representative for an innovative ski product for the Rocky Mountain region
 Market product directly to patrons at ski resorts, generate leads and establish relationships
for future sales, and provide on-going customer support
Sales Associate, UNIVERSITY PARENT MEDIA, Boulder, CO
Oct. 2010-Present
 Initiate contact with current and potential customers to generate advertising sales in print and
e-media materials and provide cost/benefit information using excellent communication skills
 Consistently exceed defined sales goals by an average of 11%, by exhibiting motivation, and
perseverance in a high call volume environment while documenting sales activities in CRM
 Influence client decisions by providing solutions to objections, utilize negotiation skills, and
professionally handle rejection from clientele and provide document explanations
Lot Attendant, PRESTIGE IMPORTS, INC, Lakewood, CO
Feb. 2009-Aug 2010
 Entrusted to check in new vehicles from transporters and assign stock numbers and
responsible for overall upkeep of all new Porsches and Audis on premises
 Easily developed rapport with busy, demanding client base using excellent communication
and interpersonal skills to arrange pick up and delivery of client’s vehicle for service appointments
 Took initiative to develop a program for the dealership to accurately depict inventory,
as opposed to stock file photos. Loaded inventory images onto various dealer websites
Founder & Owner, CULE DOOD LANDSCAPE & LAWN SERVICE, Pittsburgh, PA
2003-2010
 Established personal business and a source of income at the age of 13; prospected for clients via
door to door marketing; grew business from four to 90 clients in six years by providing high quality
service and reliability
 Manicured and maintained lawns, paying particular attention to customer requests; resolved any
customer complaints; handled all bookkeeping and inventory
ACTIVITIES:
Member, CU C.E.O.
Member, PHI THETA KAPPA
SKILLS:
 Proficient MS Office skills on both PC and Mac operating systems
 Basic Spanish speaking skills
2010-Present
2009-Present
Awesome Student
333 3rd Avenue #333, Boulder, CO 80303
awesome student@Colorado.edu / 777-777-7777
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business
May 2014
Master of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Emphases in Accounting and Finance
Minor in Economics
Cumulative GPA of 3.93
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Earned the ABC Oil Knowledge Sharing Award for an article written on Master Limited Partnership cost of capital advantages
Recognized on Dean’s List 8 out of 8 semesters
Received the Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship to attend the University of Colorado
EXPERIENCE
ABC Oil Company, Cheyenne, WY
May 2013 – August 2013
Statements and Consolidations Intern
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Constructed and implemented an adaptive model capable of forecasting the company’s outstanding share count into future periods
and trained 4 analysts to use the model; the model is currently being utilized by the Assistant Controller to forecast earnings per
share and develop the company’s long range plan for future stock repurchases and employee stock compensation awards
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Designed an intra-company website focused on educating company employees about the benefits, launch, and operational
challenges related to the initial public offering of the company’s Master Limited Partnership, Phillips 66 Partners LP
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Built a cross functional knowledge sharing website and interviewed department heads to aggregate newly developed internal
processes related to new operational practices caused by the launch of Phillips 66 Partners LP
ABC Oil Company, Cheyenne, WY
May 2012 – August 2012
Crude Accounting Intern
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Conducted annual physical-to-physical audit of 40 million barrels of crude inventory; identified over 200,000 barrels valued at
approximately $17 million that were unaccounted for and presented results to senior management
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Interviewed and collaborated with crude accounting analysts to map existing processes and key internal controls
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Constructed standardized procedures for conducting future audits of crude accounting information systems; these procedures were
adopted and are currently being utilized by the internal audit department
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Authored a physical-to-physical audit manual and trained 7 crude analysts on new audit procedures; one year after implementing
the new procedures, the audit was conducted in half the time and resulted in a 200,000 barrel reduction in errors
Bank of Fairfield, Fairfield, MA
May 2011 – August 2011
Financial Services Intern
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Prepared delinquent loan reports for the Chief Financial Officer by reviewing files and interviewing loan officers
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Analyzed competitor product and service offerings and compared them to the Bank of Fairfield’s; constructed an opportunity
matrix and presented to the Board of Directors; the Board subsequently hired an outside consultant to overhaul the bank’s website
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Coordinated all moving logistics for the opening of three new bank branches
ACTIVITIES
Beta Alpha Psi
August 2011 – January 2013
Chapter President (April 2013-Present)
 Managed a team of five individuals and succeeded in doubling chapter membership and increasing participation rates
 Planned and participated in multiple community service events including Junior Achievement, Emergency Family Relief
Assistance, and the 9 Cares Colorado Shares food drive
 Conducted outreach to over 30 employers and worked to match employers and students based the preferences of each
Aviation
Private Pilot – Single Engine Lance (Licensed since 2010)
 Exhibit strong multitasking skills performing navigation, communication, and precise flight functions simultaneously
 Remain composed in high stress situations created by dynamic weather and air traffic conductions
 Adapt to rapidly changing environments, making sound decisions based on limited information in a timely manner
SKILLS
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Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Access; certified to operate a Bloomberg Terminal; experienced in public
speaking; team management; comfortable with basic navigation of SAP
Constructing adaptive financial models in Excel capable of running multiple scenario analyses
Amanda Amazing
3333 Rocky Road 
Denver, CO 80000 
Cell: 303-333-3333 
Amanda.amazing@colorado.edu
Education
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER- LEEDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MAY 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing
Cumulative GPA: 3.39
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Relevant Courses: Introduction to Business, Business Statistics, Accounting and Financial Analysis, Introductory
Finance, Fundamentals of Marketing
Honors and Awards
Highest Academic Honors Award
Academic All-State First Team, Soccer
National Honor Society Award
2008-2012
2010-2012
2010-2012
Leadership and Activities
PHI MU SORORITY, Boulder, CO
Spring 2014- Present
Event Chairman
 Manage a $28,000 budget and allocate funds to various events and activities; approve expenditures and
reconcile accounts
 Plan and coordinate 7 events per year; delegate tasks, coordinate logistics, catering, venue and activities
 Oversee a committee of 13 to ensure all events run smoothly; utilize strong interpersonal and
communication skills while focusing on efficiency and details
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, Highlands Ranch, CO
2009-2012
 Competed against schools across Colorado in simulated business situations; created business plans and
presented information in a team environment
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, Denver, CO
2007-2012
 Led a team of volunteers in planning various fundraising and philanthropic events, for 50-500 people;
dedicated over 100 hours to deserving organizations
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, Highlands Ranch, CO
2007-2012
 Coordinated the Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser attended by 300 people which raised $10,000;
secured donations and auction items by soliciting businesses; created catalog and designed space
Experience
BTO FROZEN YOGURT, Highlands Ranch, CO
Summer 2013
Associate
 Provided a high level of service to customers in a busy location; restocked products and ensured
cleanliness of the store; handled all financial transactions
 Strengthened multitasking skills assisting over 50 people per hour during peak times
COHN MARKETING COMPANY, Denver, CO
March-Aug. 2011
Intern
 Gained a strong understanding of the process of developing brands and company imaging; participated in
meetings and provided input and opinions on various strategies
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Utilized social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to promote campaigns and efforts
Skills and Additional Information
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Proficient/Conversational in Spanish, Proficient/ Conversational in French
Club Soccer Elite team player, 2007-2012
High School Varsity Soccer Letter, 2010-2012 and Team Captain, 2012
Completed over 200 community service hours through the National Honor Society
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Marian Sims Baughn Scholarship awarded for academic and extracurricular achievement
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The Wilton Bulletin Journalism Award—Certificate and Scholarship
May 2016
May 2013
June 2012
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Leeds Council, Boulder, CO
April 2013-Present
Vice President of Marketing and Communications; Marketing Committee
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Elected to 30-member student council for Leeds Business School by Leeds student body
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Tripled the open-rate for the student and staff biweekly Leeds Newsletter
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Spearheaded a Lululemon-sponsored yoga event, open to all business students, with the Marketing
Committee
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Develop strategy and execute all marketing and communication activities for the Council
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Market-to and maintain fluid communication between Leeds Council and other student organizations
Great Girl
5555 Fancy Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
Great.girl
@colorado.edu
303-444-4444
Delta Nu Sorority, Boulder, CO
Fall 2012-Present
Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer; Leadership Representative; Public Relations Chair
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Manage a $1 million account to create chapter budgets, administer expenses and compile annual and
monthly reports; work with House and Advisory Board to analyze cost basis and cash flow analysis
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Elected as the sole representative out of 220 active members to represent the chapter in the national
conference
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Assisted an 8 member committee in planning for a 300 person event; supervised volunteers,
delegated tasks, communicated with alumni and guests, contacted national headquarters and
provided them with media related information
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Denver, CO
May 2013
Exploratory Program Participant
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Personally selected from numerous applicants in the Colorado area to participate in a day-long
networking event
Young Alumni Mentorship Program, Boulder, CO
May 2013-Present
Mentee
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Selected from various CU Boulder Business School applicants to be paired with a Leeds alumni mentor
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Meet monthly with mentor to set goals regarding achieving academic success and obtaining
internships
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Tour off-site businesses in the Boulder area to gain information regarding specific fields of interest
Girl Scouts, Denver, CO
Gold Award Recipient (Member since 2001-Achieved Lifetime-Member status in Fall 2011)
2008-2011
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Prestigious award is given to only 4% of Girl Scouts based on leadership, dedication and ingenuity
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Created a volunteer program connecting teenagers with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia
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Completed over 100 hours of leadership and career based preparation and 65-hours of project work
EXPERIENCE
Evolved Home, LLC (Interior Design), Denver, CO
May –June 2012
Intern
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Created a system to account for 3 years’ revenues and expenses, transferring company from a paper
to a digital inventory system
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Managed and coordinated clients’ meetings and orders utilizing exceptional professionalism and
communication skills
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Commuted to New York City and various CT towns to obtain information and materials for clients
Windham Mountain, Windham, CA
Mini World Cup Ski Instructor
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Coached 7-8 year-old ski racers through fun but structured drills, practices and events
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Motivated team and served as a positive role model, encouraging good sportsmanship
2006-2012
CHOOSEME PLEEZE
9999 Colorado Ave., Apt. 9, Boulder, CO 80309
Chooseme.pleeze@colorado.edu, 303-999-9999
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business
May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
Real Estate Certificate
Cumulative GPA 3.14
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Relevant Projects: Completed a semester long group project in OPIM to create a start-up business. Developed business plan for
an on-line bike store, interviewed current business owners, completed sales forecasts and purchasing schedules, constructed
process maps, researched intermediaries and allocated costs
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Relevant Courses: Corporate Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance
REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, Aurora, CO
June 2011
Cumulative GPA 3.3, Honors Math and Advanced Placement Statistics
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Academic All-State, Football and Swimming, Regis Jesuit High School – 3 years
National Honor Society, 2009-2011
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Regis Jesuit High School, Aurora, CO
Captain, Varsity Football Team
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Led and motivated team members, served as a positive role model and encouraged good sportsmanship
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Effectively communicated with coaches on behalf of players, ensuring all needs were met
2010-2011
Boy Scouts of America, Boulder, CO
2008
Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader
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Completed over 100 hours of community service to achieve Eagle rank; led 15 volunteers while renovating a church yard and
enclosure; acquired permits, budgeted and planned project, secured donations, assigned responsibilities and ensured project was
completed on time
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Served as a positive role model to 10 Scouts; planned and led troop activities; taught scouts outdoor skills and environmental
stewardship
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Fulfilled commitment to serve as a mentor for younger Scouts
EXPERIENCE
Barracudas Swim Team, Boulder, CO
April 2013-Present
Swim Coach
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Coach 25+ nine to ten year old swimmers; plan practices and drills; effectively communicate instructions and tailor work-outs to
individual needs
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Assist swimmers with goal setting; create a fun, safe, structured environment; handle behavioral issues; interact professionally
with parents updating them on swimmers’ progress
City of Boulder, Parks and Recreation Department, Boulder, CO
Lifeguard
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Maintain safety of patrons; work effectively in a team preventing accidents
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Cleaned pool and facility; checked chemicals; trained new employees; co-taught swim lessons
Dec. 2009-Present
3rd Street Chai, Boulder, CO
May 2012-October 2012
Marketing Representative
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Promote product at various events and locations; approach the public, providing information on the company and product
utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills
SKILLS
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Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Visio
Intermediate Spanish
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS and INFORMATION
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Swimmer of the Year, BVSSL-2009 & 2010; awarded for being a strong leader on the team, collaborating with swimmers,
coaches and parents effectively
High School Varsity Swimming and Football, 4 years
Kappa Sigma Fraternity – Social Chairman
IMA ROKSTARR
8888 Pine Street, Boulder, CO 80300
Ima.rokstarr@colorado.edu
303-123-4567
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business
December 2012
B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
Certificate in Quantitative Finance, Minor in Mathematics
Cumulative GPA 3.505
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Relevant Projects: Currently, researching and preparing a thorough corporate valuation on Diageo. Additionally, provided a
detailed analysis of the past, present, and future of the Energy Sector as well as on the industries and chosen companies within it.
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Relevant Courses: Capital Investment Analysis, Investment and Portfolio Management, Business Application Programming,
Calculus 2 and 3, Matrix Methods and Applications, Introduction to Probability Theory.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Semester abroad studying general education and business courses.
July-December 2010
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Leeds School of Business Dean’s List (3 semesters).
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars member.
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Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship and CU Parents Association Alumni Scholarship recipient.
FINANCE RELATED EXPERIENCE
Investment Portfolio Solutions, Denver, CO
May-September 2011
Intern
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Assisted owner of a money management firm, gaining exposure to investment decisions, retirement planning, and small business
ownership.
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Built an Excel calculator to provide a profit and loss scenario for Structured Investment Vehicles. Performed daily updates and
tasks for a variety of business facets.
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
The Leeds School of Business 5th Annual Wall Street Trek
May-September 2011
Planning Assistant and Student Liaison
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Selected by the staff at the Leeds School of Business to coordinate student outreach, organize, and attend a trip to Wall Street to
meet alumni and executives.
Rocky Mountain Investment Management LLC
January 2010-present
Chief Investment Officer
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Prepare a weekly update on the markets and RMIM portfolio. Develop lessons to educate the members on finance. Enter and
update all orders through Think or Swim.
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Student run investment group, investing cumulative money of students in the club. Analyze and adjust the portfolio and discuss
the markets in depth. All students share in the collective profits.
Alpha Chi Omega, Nu Chapter
September 2008-May 2010
Vice President of Finance
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Managed budget for entire sorority, organized financial records and collaborated with accounting firm.
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Paid all bills, collected member’s dues, handled all fines and relating member complaints.
WORK EXPERIENCE
BJ’S Brewery and Restaurant, Boulder, CO
Host
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Greet guests and coordinate seating to accommodate the needs of servers, managers, and the guests.
May-September 2011
McDonald’s, St. Louis, MO
Summers 2006-2010
Assistant Manager/Crew Member
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Co-managed day to day operations of busy restaurant, supervising 9 employees per shift. Calculated employee drawers and the
safe, and addressed customer complaints and problems using strong customer service skills.
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Established individual websites for four stores using strong technical skills and marketing abilities.
SKILLS
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Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Excel, Visio, Think or Swim, Portfolio Center, ProTracker, and Mathematica.
Mark Magnificent
67 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO 80303
Mark.Magnificent@colorado.edu
720-888-5555
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business
B.S. degree in Business Administration – Emphasis in Finance, Finance GPA 3.4
Certificate in Operations and Information Management, Certificate in Entrepreneurship
May 2012
Related Coursework: Business Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Law, Corporate Finance,
Financial Markets and Institutions, Business Core Accounting, Business Core Finance, Business Core Statistics
Work Experience
FactSet Research Systems, San Francisco, California
July 2012 – August 2013
Consultant
 Utilized understanding of finance and technology with expertise in FactSet’s integrated suite of software solutions to
help clients streamline trading, research, analysis, and portfolio management processes
 Supported 350+ users and over $3.7 million dollars in annual subscription value; increased annual subscription
through upselling current clients at some of the world’s largest mutual fund institutions, gaining insight into
strategies and investment processes
 Initial responsibility included $1.8 million annual subscription value and 180 users; responsibility doubled within
first 3 months of supporting clients due to technical expertise, interpersonal skills and networking capabilities
 Provided creative solutions through expert consultation, building custom FactSet models, screens, and automation
routes, resulting in decreased workload and increased efficiency for top tier investment and performance analysts
 Maintained client satisfaction with regular on-site visits and correspondence receiving award for nationwide
workstation growth campaign
Leeds School of Business, Boulder, CO
Jan. 2011-May 2012
Teaching Assistant
 Accounting and Information Systems: Selected by professor for role based on expertise with SQL server software
and information system design; was given complete responsibility for SQL portion of class including extracurricular
review sessions and one on one training with MBA students
 Operations and Information Management: Created lesson plans tailored to earlier lectures expanding on key points
and concepts; taught two 60 minutes recitations per week, these students outperformed the mean of the class by 12%
The Investor Relations Group, New York, New York
Summer 2011
Intern
 Worked one on one with CEO’s and executives of 25 small cap companies to write effective marketing campaigns
in an effort to increase trading volume and liquidity; these pitches were marketed to investment bankers, hedge fund
managers, stock brokers, and analysts through the use of direct calling and organizing in-person road shows
 Campaigns contributed to a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 140% increased 30 day average trading volume in
the course of one summer
Morgan Stanley Smith-Barney, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Summer 2009
Intern
 Gained insight about the inner workings of a financial firm, along with knowledge of financial markets
Leadership and Activities
Leeds Association of Information Systems – Founder and Vice President
Fall 2010 – May 2012
 Designed the club to cater to information management students looking to network with industry leaders and other
motivated individuals in the Leeds School of Business
 Manage all operations of the club including booking of top tier Information system and consulting companies in
order to facilitate networking with our members
 Responsible for increasing membership to over 125 people since the club was founded in the fall of 2010.
 Co-founder along with three other students
Personal Interests
Derivative Securities, Technical Charting, Trading Strategies, Skiing, Snowboarding, Golf, Hiking, Live Music, Guitar
MAX MARKETING
Leeds School of Business max.marketing@colorado.edu
303.444.4444
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business
Graduated May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.58
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing
 Relevant Courses: Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, Advertising and Promotion Management, Buyer Behavior, New
Product Development, Statistics, Calculus-based Microeconomics, Business Writing, Real Estate Investment Analysis
Colorado School of Mines
2009 - 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.22
Coursework towards Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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Relevant Courses: Computer Programming (C++), Nature and Human Values, Economics
WORK EXPERIENCE
Room 214, Boulder, CO
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Egg Strategy, Boulder, CO
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Spring 2014
Digital Marketing Research Intern
Used Crimson Hexagon to monitor social media data and client brand health; compiled and designed weekly client reports;
designed and conduct exploratory cultural research; wrote company blogs based on research findings.
Project clients include: Newmont Mining, Qdoba, SocialEngine, Hello Kitty
Summer 2013
Quantitative Strategy Intern
Helped design and proof five quantitative surveys for Fortune 500 companies; conducted technological and cultural deep-dive
research on the smartwatch industry; designed provocative decks with data-rich visuals; analyzed data and charted results for
full-scale, nationwide segmentation project; completed summer quali-quant project for Colorado Tourism Board; worked with
senior strategists to complete projects on tight deadlines.
Project clients include: Nestlé, Pernod Richard, Absolut Vodka
The Hain-Celestial Group – Celestial Seasonings, Boulder, CO
2011 - 2014
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Coffee Bar Associate – University of Colorado at Boulder, Engineering Center
Served an average of 90 customers per hour on a two-person team; created signage as needed; optimized operations;
fostered relationships with customers; prepared specialty drinks; operated cash register; cleaned; stocked inventory.
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Guest Relations Associate – Celestial Seasonings Tour Center and Factory
Summer 2012
Promoted products through sampling and discussion of 97 flavors of tea; educated guests on the tea-making process; led 30minute factory tours of up to 35 guests (including children’s tours); managed reservations; prepared drinks.
Eat a Peach Organics, Estes Park and Broomfield, CO
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Harvestime Enterprises, Inc., Palisade, CO
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Summer 2012
Farmers’ Market Sales Rep
Educated customers on over 20 local produce items; independently set up, sold, and tore down at weekly Broomfield market
(sales of around $350/evening); created signage; fostered relationships with customers and market managers.
2005 - 2011
IT Director, Junior Orchardist
Created and managed company website; designed graphics for fruit packaging; operated equipment; organized inventory;
harvested and sorted fruit by hand; irrigated orchards; cultivated baby trees; sold fruit to drop-by customers, made deliveries.
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Kappa Psi – Gamma Zeta, Coed Professional Business Fraternity
 Pledge Team Ambassador, Spring 2013
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2012 - 2014
Tracked performance of 30 pledges; quantified and presented individual pledge progress to 100-person membership.
Director of Information Technology, Fall 2013
Managed and updated fraternity website using Adobe Dreamweaver, executed other IT needs of the chapter.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Violinist: Collaborated, practiced, and performed in diverse musical groups ranging from 4 to 120 musicians, including University of
Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, Grand Junction Rockestra (original member), Mines Little Theatre,
Mesa State College Symphony Orchestra (Concertmaster), Mesa State College String Quartet, and Mesa State College Theater Dept.
SKILLS
Crimson Hexagon, Google Analytics, Google Trends, Google Drive, PowerPoint design, pivot tables, advanced Excel charting, SPSS,
Qualtrics, Dreamweaver, focus group discussion guides, basic conversational Spanish
IZZY INFORMATION
999 9th Street, Boulder, CO 80303
Izzy.information@colorado.edu| Cell: 720-999-9999
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER - Leeds School of Business
Expected Graduation: August 2014
B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations and Information Management
Cumulative GPA: 3.47, Emphasis GPA: 3.45
Relevant Courses: Business Technologies, Business Intelligence, Business Application Programming, Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Relevant Projects: Built an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for an all cash local pub and brewery; served as a consultant, by understanding the
business’ needs and analyzing its inventory and cash management inefficiencies. Configured a point-of-sale module in order to decrease inventory waste and
improve the tracking of sales data.
HONORS AND AWARDS
 Dean’s List: Fall 2010, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014
 2013 Multicultural Business Student Association Community Service Award recipient
 2013 SHIELD Scholar recipient
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
August 2013 – December 2013
Excel Lab Teaching Assistant
 Contributed to two weekly lab sessions by assisting students with Microsoft Excel technical difficulties
 Taught 60+ students how to better understand basic and advanced Excel techniques: filtering, sorting, pivot tables, and creating data dashboards
Phillips 66, Bartlesville, OK
May 2013 - August 2013
IT Project Services Intern
 Demonstrated self-starter by learning HTML and CSS to redesign globally accessed Project Manager intranet portal
 Headed intern adoption strategy team in an enterprise social network implementation project
 Tracked and manipulated Microsoft Lync 2013 pilot project data and created data visualization in Microsoft Excel
 Aided in a systems upgrade initiative during a week-long business trip to Borger, TX
 Presented my knowledge of the downstream oil and gas industry to Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, and Organizational Change Managers
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Introduction to Operations and Information Management Teaching Assistant
 Facilitated two discussion groups of 50+ students
 Prepared weekly presentations on class lectures and readings
 Graded 50 + student papers per assignment
 Designed and administered 6 quizzes
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Introduction to Management Teaching Assistant
 Held weekly office hours and served as a resource for class material
 Graded 60+ student papers per assignment
Volcom Stone, Boulder, CO
Key Holder
 Built lasting clientele relationships and increased sales through good customer service and product knowledge
 Exceeded company’s established sales goal 95% of the time during every work shift for my location
January 2013 - May 2013
August 2012 - January 2013
June 2009 - January 2013
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Multicultural Business Student Association
Tri - Executive
 Lead an officer team of six, and a student group of 70+ members
 Manage the corporate communications team and strategize new ways of gaining and sustaining club membership
 Devise and conduct professional development events for Leeds students
 Build and maintain relationships with corporate representatives
Leeds Association for Information Systems
Vice President
 Direct weekly officer meetings to plan and coordinate the club’s agenda
 Voting member for decisions regarding the club’s direction, events, and semester goals
 Provide members networking opportunities within IT and Operations Management related industries
 Partner with Information Management faculty to increase emphasis enrollment and club involvement
August 2013 - Present
Diverse Scholars Program
Peer Mentor
 Mentor and supply a welcoming community for incoming freshmen at the Leeds School of Business
 Participate in the program’s annual fall retreat, town hall meetings, and community service activities
August 2012 - Present
August 2013 - Present