Zachary B. Bedell
1111 College Ave, Houghton MI, 49931
(810) 360-3256 zbbedell@medu
Objective
To find a full time position in the finance industry working with financial analysis and planning, and interacting with clients.
Education
Michigan Technological University
Dept. GPA: 3.16
Major: Finance
Minor: Economics
09/03/2012-present
Expected Graduation: Spring 2016
Internship/Employment Experience
Wanio Wahtera Center for Student Success
Houghton, MI
Peer Mentor/PA/Academic Success Coach
11/2013- present
 Responsibilities include coaching and counselling students on time management, organizational, study, social communication
skills, as well as course scheduling and getting involved on the University campus.
Gasaway Investment Advisors
Portage, MI
Internship
05/2014- 08/2014
 Worked in 401k and IRA planning and administration. Also used Access to build database for customer accounts. Gained
experience in working with customers and different financial investment firms.
Dollar General
Brighton, MI
Senior Sales Associate
06/2013-08/2013
 Facilitated the opening/closing of the store, managing account deposits, and management of floor activities
Canopy Bottle and Gourmet Shoppe
Brighton, MI
Stock and Sales Associate
08/2007-08/2012
 Responsibilities included assisting store manager in daily operations, customer’s assistance, deliveries, and ensuring stock
movement and placement.
Project Experience
Applied Portfolio Management Program:
 Actively managed 1.5 million dollars in a team of 11 peers.
 We are responsible for trades, strategy development, presentations, accounting, and everyday tasks of the program.
Business Development Experience
 Worked in a team of three of my peers and in partnership with a local start up business Superior Masons Products
 Developed a business model and marketing strategy for their company, as well as forecasted sales and marketed buyers.
 Our team placed 2nd place in competition with the seven other teams.
Computer Skills
● Microsoft Office: Access, Word, & Excel ● Brokers Notebook ● SunGard Relius ● Bloomberg Certification
Leadership/Organizations
Leadership Team/ Treasurer- Intervarsity
 Leading large and small groups, organizing trips, keeping track of finances and inventory, budgeting trips
IV Leadership Institute for July 2015
 Intervarsity leadership institute where we learned about teamwork, planning, and leadership.
Treasurer- Air-soft Association
 Organized money management system, and handled transactions.
Finance Club- Member
Awards/ Certifications
Dean’s List- Washtenaw Community College
Eagle Scout- Boy Scouts of America
NYL Award- National Youth Leadership Forum
Mental First Aid Certification
Volunteer
ESL- International Students at MTU
 Worked on English with international students
Guatemala Mission Trip
 Worked in Guatemala to build houses, and run a children’s ministry
Day of Caring 2012-2013-2014
 Worked on and off campus preforming community service.