ABINAV SANKAR
10237 Stamford Ct. Strongsville, Ohio 44136  Phone (440) 759-5780
Sankar.6@osu.edu
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A creative, driven and enterprising business student with excellent skills in trouble-shooting and problem solving as an individual and
as a contributing team member. Demonstrated leadership abilities and a history of excellence.
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY: FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Majors: Finance
Minors: Economics and Statistics
Expected Graduation: 2011
GPA: 3.7
Scholars Program: Communication and Technology
Columbus,
OH
FISHER FUTURES INVESTMENT BANKING PROGRAM: 1 of 12 students in a competitive, faculty-selected program
that exposes students to investment banking, financial modeling, business valuation, and other industry information
WALL STREET PREP: Certified in Applied Financial Modeling for DCF, LBO, M&A, and Comparable Acquisition
North South Foundation National Mathematics Competition: Placed 7th in a national mathematics competition
Ohio Math League: Placed 2nd in Ohio for a year-long mathematics competition
Continental Math League: Placed 1st in a regional mathematics conest
American Mathematics Competition: 1 of 7 students in Ohio to progress to the 3rd round of this highly competitive
national mathematics tournament
WORK EXPERIENCE
MERRILL LYNCH
Equity Capital Markets Intern
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Conducted equity research and generated financial projections and charts
Tracked over 200 stocks and option chains
Periodically interfaced with investment banking team to provide current analysis of market health
DOW JONES COMPANY (WALL STREET JOURNAL)
Marketing Analyst Intern
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Columbus, OH
September 2008-June 2009
Worked with Marketing team to help increase subscription in the Columbus area
Put together financial charts and analyses based on demographics and other data
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL
Financial Advising Intern
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Cleveland, OH
June 2009-September 2009
Westlake, OH
June 2008-September 2008
Compiled financial plans for a total of 54 clients
Assisted financial advisors during meeting with clients
BURNING RIVER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Owner and Technician
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Strongsville, OH
February 2008-Present
Founder and manager of BRTS, a technology service company which assists customers with computer and home theatre problems and
installations
Manage company finances as well as publicity and customer relations
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
BUCKEYE CAPITAL INVESTORS
Head of Current Financial News
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Columbus, OH
September 2009-Present
Research weekly market news to present to club members for discussion
Assist other students in understanding basic investment strategies in the areas of equities, options, futures, and forex
SAINT IGNATIUS CHEMISTRY CLUB
Founder/Officer
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Cleveland, OH
August 2006-June 2008
Initiated new club allowing students with an interest in chemistry to learn and experiment beyond the classroom
Increased membership by over 60 people within one year of inception
INTERESTS AND SKILLS
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Financial Markets: Manage a Portfolio with a YTD Return of 127%. 2008 return: 21%
Computers: Experienced in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic Programming and Web Design in HTML format
Tennis: Play year-round and compete in various tournaments
Golf: Play recreationally in various locations