Jeffrey Kessler
kessler.220@osu.edu • (513) 532-2197 • 500 Laramie Trail, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
EDUCATION & HONORS
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business:
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
May 2014
• Concentrations: Accounting, Finance, and Economics
• Honors Cohort Program: Chosen by leading faculty as 1 of 30 Fisher College’s top students to further develop
interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills through team projects and direct interactions with focus corporations
• Fisher Futures Investment Banking: 1 of 12 top finance students selected into a highly competitive, faculty-chosen
program providing exposure to investment banking, financial modeling, forecasting, and business valuation
• Wall Street Prep Financial Modeling & Business Valuation Certification
• Student Alumni Council Scholarship Recipient; Self-financing 100% of all remaining tuition and living expenses
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Business Developer
August 2012-Present
• Build a business model for the commercialization of a medical technology innovation
• Coordinate with a team of three biomedical engineering students to develop and deploy our patented technology
Resident Manager
March 2012-June 2012
• Hired, trained, and managed a staff of 30 office assistants to provide exceptional customer service
• Supervised the operations and affairs of three university dormitories housing over 500 residents
Resident Advisor
September 2011-June 2012
• Completed a rigorous five month training program and was selected among 65 of 520 candidates
• Assisted 50 peers in their transition to university life by successfully building a strong community
Career Max
Columbus, Ohio
Strategic Consultant
August 2012-Present
• Identify potential markets and analyze risk-return scenarios for optimal business entry opportunities
Talent Management/Accounting Intern
February 2011-June2011
• Analyzed client financials and accounts for divorce litigation
• Screened and recruited professional candidates for a diverse client group
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
Treasury Management Intern
June 2012-August 2012
• Analyzed client business operations to provide recommendations for applicable products resulting in cost savings
• Researched underperforming markets and provided strategic solutions to improve sales and market penetration
L.M. Kohn & Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
Securities Analyst
June 2011-September 2011
• Researched securities and market sectors using advanced tools and methods
• Instructed all personnel on the utilization and benefits of available research tools to better assist clients
LEADERSHIP
Fisher Citizenship Program
September 2010- Present
President
May 2012-Present
• Motivate and manage 16 executive board members to perform effectively as a goal oriented team
• Initiate the acquisition of Fisher Forward Mentorship Program including over 300 members
• Facilitate the integration of 1,500 first year Fisher students into student organizations and corporations
• Orchestrate the redesign of the Fisher first year experience to focus on personal and professional development
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity
October 2011- Present
Director of Corporate Relations
• Lead a group of five committee chairs and ten members in coordinating and planning for corporate events
Romophos Sophomore Class Honorary
May 2011- June 2012
Treasurer
• Prepared financial projections and budgets for events exceeding $10,000 in costs
Generations Together
September 2008- Present
Founder, Ambassador, and Advisor
• Collaborated with City Council to establish community initiative assisting senior citizens
INVOLVEMENT & AWARDS
PWC xTax Case Competition - Ohio State University Champion
Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations – Most Outstanding Consultant of 2011
November 2011
October 2010- June 2011