ASA HECKER
41 Three Ponds Rd. Wayland, MA 01778
508-505-7644 ♦ asanhecker@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Maryland - Business Honors
Cumulative GPA: 3.75
Robert H. Smith School of Business
SAT: 1460/1600
Bachelor of Science, Finance & Economics
Expected May 2016
Lemma Senbet Fund
College Park, MD
Equity Analyst – Industrials and Materials
May 2015 - Present
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Collaborate with a competitively selected team of twelve students to manage a $900,000+ endowment fund
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Present weekly coverage updates on industry trends and current sector holdings
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Develop investment pitches utilizing fundamental research, DCF, and multiples methodologies
Hinman CEO Honors Program
September 2013 - Present
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Selected as one of two early-entry students for nation’s first living-learning entrepreneurship program
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Ventures (active and past): ProxLock, a Bluetooth-padlock/bike lock; WorldNow, an economic news briefing
service; Javazen, a coffee superfood blend (drinkjavazen.com); Sinbad the Sailor, a sea salt hairspray product
Quality Enhancement of Systems and Teams (QUEST) Honors Program
September 2013 - Present
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3-year program develops teamwork skills with multi-disciplinary students through cross-functional projects
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Built an innovative prototype for a toothbrush/flosser device; in the process of patenting design
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Developed university library system’s initial online student job application website framework
WORK EXPERIENCE
J.P. Morgan Chase
New York, NY
Sales & Trading Summer Analyst
June 2015 - July 2015
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Drafted morning updates for sales teams and traders on overnight markets and daily names of interest
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Maintained up-to-date capital markets calendar for upcoming IPOs, follow-ons, and block trades
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Developed daily stock pitches based on in-house research on names of interest in the news
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Presented summer equity project consisting of a sector overview, long, short, and derivative trade
Greenberg Advisors LLC
Rockville, MD
Investment Banking Fall Analyst
September 2014 - November 2014
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M&A advisory firm specializing in A/R portfolio management, buy-side/sell-side, and capital raising
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Developed a pitch book for California Association of Collectors Expo, pitched to an audience of 200+
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Participated on sales calls with current and prospective clients
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Researched transaction and public trading data from online sources for prospective client profiles
Gordon Brothers Group
Boston, MA
Asset Valuation Summer Analyst
June 2013 - August 2013
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Consolidated asset-based loans sales data to comprehensive reports
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Analyzed data to evaluate sales personnel allocation; determined optimal personnel re-allocation
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Community of Aspiring Shareholders (CASH)
College Park, MD
Vice President of Markets & News
January 2015 - Present
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Created and presented weekly updates of market data, important news highlights, and market trends to watch
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Researched and pitched a stock every month while educating club members on equity analysis methods
SmithPeers Mentoring
College Park, MD
Executive Board Member/Mentor
April 2013 - Present
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Led mentoring programs centered around Smith School resources for incoming freshmen
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Developed curriculum for seven seminars, ranging from resume building to networking skills
Sigma Phi Epsilon Philanthropy Committee
College Park, MD
Co-Chair
September 2013 - May 2014
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Headed fundraising projects for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) out of John Hopkins Children Center
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Fundraised in excess of $8,000 to date through the combined efforts of the committee and the chapter
Powerhouse Desserts (asaofcakes.wix.com/powerhouse-desserts)
Wayland, MA
Founder, Sole Proprietor
October 2011 - May 2012
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Developed cake recipe with the nutritional fortitude of a protein bar
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Produced a 50% profit margin, profited in excess of $1,000
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Skills:
Activities:
Salesforce, Bloomberg
Rowing, Equity Trading, Intramural Basketball, Boxing, Mountain Biking, Fantasy Football