Virginia Tech SEED 2014-2015 Resume Book STUDENT-MANAGED ENDOWMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT www.VirginiaTechSEED.com www.Facebook.com/VirginiaTechSEED PAUL J. HURST Local Pauljh91@vt.edu Permanent 602 Harrell Street (703) 717-8241 8604 Jackson Ave. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Manassas, VA 20110 EDUCATION School: Virginia Tech, College of Engineering Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering (Expected Graduation: Spring 2015) Minors: Business and Green Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.538 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Co-Chief Executive Officer December 2013 - Present Manage 30 analysts for an over $5.0 million student run portfolio Responsible for portfolio strategy, sector allocation decisions, risk management, and analyst training Oversee and manage several leadership positions in charge of everything from internal recruiting to formal trips Analyst: Industrials Sector December 2012 - December 2013 Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Created and presented a pitch complete with DCF for Fed Ex, Cummins, and EADS WORK EXPERIENCE McKinsey & Company: Washington DC (Fall 2015) Business Analyst: Operations Practice Have accepted a full time offer with the Operations Practice based out of the Washington, D.C. office Goldman Sachs: New York, New York Summer 2014 Intern: Investment Banking Division - Mergers and Acquisitions Summer Analyst Worked with senior executives to defend against hostile takeovers Advised companies on anticipated market reaction for desired acquisitions Completed a presentation financially and operationally analyzing the previous spin-off of a major oil company Analyzed complex models to determine the probability of deals closing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: McLean, Virginia Summer 2013 Intern: Washington Federal Practice - Advisory Technology Consulting Intern Analyzed client property/land to determine the date of commission and the value of the lease Developed workflows with the Policy and Procedure team to enhance customer experience Recommended and improved business efficiency to clients Canal Supplies Inc.: Panama City, Panama Summer 2013 Advisor: Canal Supplies Panama (CSI) - Financial Advisory Worked with Canal Supplies owners to negotiate and sign a Letter of Intent General Electric: Salem, Virginia Spring 2013 Co-Op: G.E. Power and Water - Quality and Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies in driving improvement through the production areas saving more than $6,000 Led Lean Action Workouts focusing on improving the quality, flow, and layout of production areas Received Above and Beyond Bronze Corporate recognition award for outstanding performance Lockheed Martin: Arlington, Virginia (United States Pentagon) Summer 2012 Intern: Information Systems and Global Solutions- Joint Staff Project Manager and IT Intern Provided technical analysis for twelve years of project data to prepare for an upcoming Request for Proposal Interacted and communicated project objectives with high level executives and military officials Supported a team of 15 project managers and 30 engineers responsible for implementing 400-500 IT projects a year LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Delta Alpha Chapter Internal Vice President Spring-Fall 2013 Responsible for appointing, organizing, and communicating with over twelve committee heads Served as second in charge on the executive board and managed all internal fraternity programs War of the Roses Philanthropy Committee Leader Spring-Fall 2013 Led all aspects of the four day fundraiser which raised more than $3,000 for people with disabilities PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER Conversational in Spanish Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Experienced producing client deliverables in a highly collaborative environment Adjudicated DoD Secret Security Clearance Six Sigma Green Belt classroom certified Dual Citizenship in United States and Republic of Panama ORGANIZATIONS AND AWARDS Boston Consulting Group Bridge to Consulting Bruce H. and Dorothy R. Pauly Merit Scholarship Member in the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers Sam Walton Merit Scholarship Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Fraternity Daniel Gilbert Merit Scholarship Charles W. Pryor Merit Scholarship William S. Cross Merit Scholarship Daniel J. Lee Permanent Address dl33@vt.edu 703-946-5495 Local Address 9914 Manet Road Burke, VA 22015 505 Center Street Apt D Blacksburg, VA 24061 EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA B.S. in Business, Major: Finance, Minor: Leadership GPA: 3.93/4.00, Major Class Rank: 3/242, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA - Valedictorian Expected Graduation May 2015 June 2011 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Co-Chief Executive Officer March 2013-present Manage 6 Area Managers and 30 -run equity portfolio of over $6 million Responsible for risk management, sector allocations, various organizational and management decisions, and leading a technical and fit analyst training program EXPERIENCE J.P. Morgan, New York, NY June 2014-Present Summer Analyst, Sales & Trading Worked with Equity Trading, Electronic Client Solutions, MBS Trading and Originations Will be returning full-time upon graduation U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Chief Financial Officer May-August, 2012 & December 2012-January 2013 Asset Management Intern Designed and implemented budget tracking systems currently in place in the Department of Energy Implemented workflow management systems currently in place in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer Represented the Office of the CFO in meetings with Senate and Congressional Committees Atlantic Pools, Fairfax, VA June-August,2010 & June-August, 2011 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Taught individual and groups of up to 10 children, made schedules, met with parents and worked 80-90 hour weeks Burke Basketball Organization, Burke, VA November 2009-July 2012 Referee LEADERSHIP Virginia Tech Interfraternity Council December 2012-January 2014 Director of Scholarship Direct and oversee the scholarship and academic success of over 1,500 men and 28 fraternities Oversaw -fraternity GPA was greater than all-university male average Sigma Chi Fraternity August 2013-July 2014 Vice President Oversee all internal affairs of the chapter and head 21 committees including the Executive Board and Judicial Board Lead Executive Committee meetings and act as liaison between the fraternity, the university, and alumni Virginia Tech Business Horizons Career Fair December 2011-December 2012 Leadership Team/Logistics Planned and organized all logistical aspects of the largest student run career fair on the East Coast Virginia Tech Residential Leadership Community August 2011-May 2012 Member Led community service projects including the Blacksburg Community Clean-Up project HONORS Sigma Chi National Fraternity Academic Honor Scholarship Virginia Tech Pamplin School of Business Merit Scholarship James F. Powell Merit Scholarship Peter J. Morgan Memorial Scholarship 2012, 2013 2011, 2012 2011, 2012 2011, 2012 OTHER ACTIVITIES Intramural soccer, softball, football, and basketball champion and captain Linkous Elementary School, Tutor, Mentor , Volunteer Robinson Secondary School, Varsity Basketball Captain, 4 year member 2012-2013 2012-present 2012-present 2007-2011 Grant Chaney grantc93@vt.edu (240) 566-2797 Current Address: 6813 Running Springs Court Frederick, MD 21703 School Address: 108 Faystone Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA Expected Graduation: May 2015 BS in Business: Dual degree in Finance and Accounting Concentrations: Investment Management (CFA program) and Financial Accounting (CPA program) GPA: 3.77/4.00 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED), Blacksburg, VA November 2012-Present Area Manager Consumer Sector Assist in managing student-run portfolio of over $5M with the goal of generating long-term alpha versus the S&P 500 Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and multiple valuation analyses Manage a team of four analysts to achieve risk-adjusted outperformance while considering allocation goals EXPERIENCE Brown Advisory, Baltimore, MD June 2014-August 2014 Summer Analyst Prepared models for both the private equity and equity research departments to evaluate potential investments Designed and trained the trading team on an Access database for the custodian and brokerage contacts Assisted the Private Client portfolio managers with daily analytical tasks Cherry Bekaert LLP, McLean, VA Tax and Audit Intern Assisted staff, managers and partners with on-site audits Reconciled accounts payable and cash balances Helped prepare corporate tax returns and income tax returns June 2013-August 2013 Chaney Valuation Advisors, LLC, Frederick, MD Equity Analysis and Valuation Used discounted cash flow analysis to find the present Performed a non-public bank valuation using public company comparable analysis Completed due diligence to justify equity allocation in a marital dispute June 2012-August 2012 ACTIVITIES AND HONORS Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity Treasurer Organized $50,000 budget for three semesters and collected dues to cover expenses Manage chapter bills through both an online information system and paper checks Developing funding plans for a new multi-million dollar on-campus fraternity house September 2011-Present Virginia Tech Intercollegiate Club Golf Team Competing Member Improved low round score from 75 to 73 7.7 handicap September 2011-Present Pamplin Rising Junior Merit Scholarship Academic Year 2013-2014 OTHER Skills DCF Modeling, Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Budgeting Interests and Hobbies Managing personal investment account, playing drums, golf, Orioles games at Camden Yards, distance running MADELINE G. BUTZ Mbutz92@vt.edu (717) 798-2534 Home Address: 953 Norland Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 School Address: 508 Center Street Apt. 15 Blacksburg, VA 24060 EDUCATION i Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, VA Expected Graduation: May 2015 BS majoring in Accounting and Finance (dual-degree) 155 hours completed: December 2015 Overall GPA: 3.5/4.00 Kwan Soon Lee Scholarship John & Camille Elks Scholarship Thomas M. Wells Scholarship in Accounting Douglas Eanes Memorial Scholarship Student Management Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) March 2013 - Present Analyst Financial Sector Assist in managing over $5.0 million student run portfolio with the goal of beating the S&P 500 Index EXPERIENCE i Deloitte National Leadership Conference (DNLC) West Lake, TX July 2014 Audit Program KPMG Fast Forward National Leadership Conference Hollywood, CA July 2014 Audit Program KPMG Discover Leadership Conference McLean, VA May 2014 Audit Program Fulton Financial Corporation Harrisburg, PA Summer 2013 Teller Received and processed bank transactions including deposits, withdrawals, payment on various loans and mortgages. Mechanicsburg, PA April 2008 August 2012 Waitress and Hostess Served breakfast at a fast paced establishment Managed cash register and processed credit card transactions Summer 2011 & Summer 2012 Waitress Served lunch and dinner at a local restaurant Managed cash register and processed credit card transactions ACTIVITIES AND HONORS___________________________________________________________________________ Kappa Delta Sorority January 2012 Present Recruitment Team 365 Chair August 2013 December 2013 Responsible for planning and organizing new member recruitment events, including information sessions. Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Member, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA March 2013 Present Participated in service activities and other various events The Odyssey (Campus Greek system newspaper) Blacksburg, VA September 2012 May 2013 Wrote bi-weekly articles about various philanthropic events in the Greek community as well as holiday specific topics. Additional: Business Horizons Career Fair Volunteer Relay for Life Team Captain Big Event Community Service Volunteer 4 year Varsity Letter winner in Swimming Mechanicsburg High School 3 year Starter & Varsity Letter winner in Field Hockey Mechanicsburg High School 2 year Varsity Letter in Track middle distance events - Mechanicsburg High School Permanent Address: Gabriel A. Cohen 810 Glengate Place Atlanta, GA 30328 gabrielc@vt.edu 404-803-5412 EDUCATION: Virginia Tech Major: Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.54/4.00 Minor: Economics Current Address: 75B Oak Lane Room 251 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Graduation Expected May 2017 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Analyst Consumers Sector December 2013 - Present Assist in managing a student run portfolio of over $5 million with goal of beating the S&P 500 Index WORK EXPERIENCE Conexx - The American Israel Business Connector Assisted Conexx by profiling corporations in the Southeast and determining growth opportunities for Israeli technology companies with American corporations Summer 2014 Turner Broadcasting - Mobile Web Development Team Summer 2013 Aided Turner with quality assurance for applications such as CNN and TBS on iOS and Android devices Created automation tools to enable content editors to see changes in real time Produced materials that were used in weekly presentations to Turner Broadcasting executives Einstein Bagels Worked opening shift, starting at 5:30 am, every Saturday and Sunday throughout the school year and during summer Kept supplies stocked and restaurant clean for customers as well as ran a cash register 2011 - 2012 SKILLS and ACHIEVMENTS Six Sigma: Green Belt Training Certified 2014 st Deloitte Consulting Case Competition: 1 place 2014 Investment Portfolio: actively trading since age 12 Programming: Competent in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MatLab, and Inventor LEADERSHIP Junior Achievement 2010-2013 VP of Public Relations (2013), Director of Operations (2012), VP of Production (2011) In 2012 and 2013, companies placed 3rd and 1st in the nation respectively Created business plan that resulted in a 1600% return to investors Produced annual report for investors High School Math Team: Captain (2013) 2010-2013 Peer Leader: Mentored incoming freshman in their transition to high school 2012-2013 Michael Greenwood 15 Sleepy Hollow Road Sandy Hook, CT 06482 Phone: 203-­‐470-­‐0988 E-­‐Mail: mtg7917@vt.edu Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, VA Bachelor of Science, Finance Expected Graduation: May 2016 • • • 3.72/4.00 GPA Virginia Tech Honors College Dean’s List all semesters Student Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Analyst – Industrials Sector • • • Analyze and monitor stocks for part of a 100% student-­‐run, $5.0 million equity portfolio Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and valuation analyses Experience GE Capital, Stamford, CT Summer 2014 Treasury Intern • • • • Worked as an analyst for the intercompany loan simplification team. Team’s objective was to close unnecessary intercompany agreements and restructure essential ones into either credit agreements or cash pools. Helped create a standard operating procedure for identifying and closing loan balances by meeting with business treasurers and controllers. Developed a database that tracks intercompany loan balances month to month as well as overall progress in closing unnecessary loans. Leadership Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets & Army ROTC The VTCC is a student-­‐run military body that serves to develop cadets’ leadership potential and prepare them for a successful career as an officer in the military. • Platoon Leader. Responsible for the development and training of thirty freshmen and sophomore Army cadets. Virginia Tech Ranger Company Ranger Company is an Army ROTC organization that prepares cadets for U.S. Army Ranger School and other Special Operations units in the military. Approximately 1 out of every 6 cadets who try out for Ranger Company successfully make it in. Technical Skills • • • Extensive experience with Bloomberg Terminal financial analysis software. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Classroom and workplace experience with vlookups, pivot tables, formulas, & VBA. Greenwood July 2014 University Address 512 Sunridge Dr. Apt #202 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Austin Hagerty 804-245-2549 ahagerty@vt.edu Home Address 1206 Westcreek Dr. Midlothian, VA 23114 EDUCATION Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Major: Finance-CFA track Cumulative GPA: 3.70 (Deans list all semesters) Graduation Expected May 2016 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) December 2013-Present Analyst- Consumer Sector Analyze and monitor stocks for part of a $5 million student-run equity portfolio Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and valuation analysis University Of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA Freshman Year Fall 2012 Overall GPA: 3.91/4.0 Transferred to Virginia Tech after freshman year __________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE State Street Corporation, Boston, MA Client Operations Intern June 2014-August 2014 Utilized our Bloomberg terminal in order to do reconciliation for various funds Helped the audit support team in our group with monthly deliverables to Deloitte Founder (LetsTalkStocks.com) July 2014-Present Have managed my own portfolio through Etrade since 2011 with a value investing approach Built website to be able to express my investment decisions on paper Nearly 25% return in 2013 through individual security selections slightly underperforming the S&P 500 Self-employed Entrepreneur, Midlothian, VA March 2012-Present Bought and sold consumer electronics on craigslist and eBay. Filed for a business license early 2013 Grossed $70,232 in sales and earned $14,185 in net profits. Net Profit Margin: 20.19% Accurately tracked finances by recording all sales, operational costs, and inventory through excel. Invested profits in equities in order to gain investment experience and earn additional income. Food Lion, Midlothian, VA 23114 December 2010-June 2013 Worked in multiple job positions throughout the store, including cashier and stock crew. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ACTIVITIES Society of Individual Investors (SII), Virginia Tech Participate in discussion groups about markets and investments October 2013-May 2014 Elder Homes, Richmond VA Community Service Volunteer Constructed and repaired decks, ramps and roofs for underprivileged households. June 2013- August 2013 Club Tennis Team, University of Mary Washington Virginia Tech Snow Club Fall 2012 Fall 2014 Current Address 68 Oak Lane Blacksburg, VA 24061 Permanent Address 43864 Glenhazel Dr. Ashburn, VA 20147 Neil R. Hartman Neil2016@vt.edu (703) 501-7231 EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Major in Finance September 2012 Double minor in Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship-New Venture Growth Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.0 Blacksburg, VA Expected May 2016 Rank: top 5% of the university Loudoun Future Leaders Scholarship Award, & Apple Federal Credit Union Scholarship Award SEED (Student-managed Endowment for Educational Development) Blacksburg, VA Analyst in Training April 2014- Present Training to help manage a $5.5 million student-run equity portfolio with goal of outperforming the S&P 500 index Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and valuation analyses EXPERIENCE Apple Federal Credit Union Member Account Specialist Fairfax, VA Summer 2014 (May-August) Assisted members via telephone on any matters pertaining to their accounts Helped members with balance inquiries, transfers of funds, credit and debit card services, consumer loan applications, and various other products and services Buffalo Wing Factory Ashburn, VA Cashier/ Waiter June 2009 January 2014 Worked over 20-40 hours per week serving customers and completing cashier drawer reconciliations Certa Pro Painters Fairfax, VA Lead Generation August 2010 September 2010 Made cold calls and door to door visits in order to generate leads for a franchisee Compensation was commission based ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE Sigma Chi Fraternity Blacksburg, VA Vice President, LinkedIn Administrator, Brotherhood/ Sweetheart Chair September 2012 Present Oversee all internal affairs including 21 committees totaling roughly 110 brothers Lead executive committee meetings, run the judicial board, and direct Post Initiation Training Member of Linkous Lads: Mentored a socially challenged fourth grade boy from Linkous elementary school Attended Sigma Chi Horizons Workshop and Balfour Leadership Training Workshop Intramural soccer, softball, football, and volleyball Shoes For Education (Shoe Drive) Ashburn, VA Leader/ Creator of Project June 2011 August 2012 Took a mission trip to Jamaica to run a vacation bible school for grades K-8 (Bensonton Primary School), where I noticed some kids could not attend school because they could not afford shoes Started a shoe drive back in my local town so that more kids could attend school and better their education Collected 650 pairs of shoes that were shipped to Bensonton Primary school (K-8) the following year Broad Run High School Ashburn, VA Honors Degree August 2008 - May 2012 Captain of high school golf team, and two year captain of high school wrestling team Member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and DECA Permanent Address: 116 Brahma Ave Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Patrick Moody PatrickMoody@vt.edu (908) 448-8388 Current Address: 215 Janie Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 EDUCATION School: Virginia Tech, College of Engineering Graduation: Spring 2016 Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering Minors: Business and Green Engineering GPA: 3.72 Virginia Tech Honors College Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) May 2013 Present Analyst Energy Sector Assist in managing over $5.0 million student run portfolio with the goal of beating the S&P 500 index Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Created and presented a pitch complete with DCF for National Oilwell Varco & Core Laboratories Techstars (Startup Accelerator Program), Austin, TX June 2014 August 2014 Team LawnStarter Number 1 Business Accelerator Program in US, less than a 0.73% acceptance rate (11/1500) Of the 114 companies that have completed its program, 92% remain active WORK EXPERIENCE LawnStarter (Venture-funded Tech Startup), Austin, TX May 2014 August 2014 Head of Business Development & Austin Operations Helped develop strategy to scale the company to over 11 cities beginning next spring Built and managed a book of customers valued at over $52,000 Successfully reduced customer churn by 60% Headed creation of supply side acquisition pitch Burassi Apparel, New York City, NY May 2012 Present Vice President (Co-Founder) Internet based clothing business which has generated $24,000 of revenue and $6,000 of profit Assisted in obtaining endorsements from models, athletes, and music business personnel Involved in selection of designs and branding of the name Chimney Rock Inn, Bridgewater, NJ January 2012 August 2013 Busser Cleaned and maintained over 62 tables and floors, while performing other various tasks Worked as much as 40 hours a week on top of high school academics LEADERSHIP Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Blacksburg VA September 2013 Present Social Chair, External Relations Chair Successfully managed a $24,000 social budget involving over 30 different events Helped the fraternity to win the 2013 Virginia Tech Top Fraternity Chapter of the Year award ISE Ambassadors, Blacksburg, VA April 2014 Present Recruitment Committee Participate on selected 20 person team of department representatives in recruitment operations Organization also targeted department renovation and corporate relations GE/VT Leadership Essentials Conference, Blacksburg, VA November 2013 Selected Participant One of 50 Virginia Tech students selected to partake in various leadership team building skills Team underwent GE leadership evaluation HONORS Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Alpha Pi Mu Honor Society Bernice Franchino Scholarship John Campbell ISE Scholarship Pratt Engineering Scholarship Anthony F. Puffenbarger Permanent Address: 5602 Goldthread Lane Henrico, VA 23228 antfp94@vt.edu 804-980-1985 University Address: 202 Ascot Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Finance Cumulative GPA: 3.85/4.00; most recent semester 4.00/4.00 l semesters Expected Graduation May 2016 Student Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED), Analyst-in-Training Analyze and monitor stocks for part of a $5 million student-run equity portfolio Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Spring 2014-Present WORK EXPERIENCE Southern Timber Products, Ruther Glen, VA Paper Mill Associate at Caroline Woodyard Summer 2014 Loaded and unloaded timber trucks with Caterpillar Knuckleboom loading equipment Operated other Caterpillar excavation equipment for site cleanup and loading wood chips and shredded bark onto trucks Performed equipment maintenance and repairs, including replacing hydraulic lines and filters, greasing, and refueling NAPA Auto Parts - Genuine Parts Company, Richmond, VA Stock Associate at NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center Summers 2013-2014 Acquired knowledge of electronic inventory systems (maintenance, error correction, item inquiries, shipping procedures) Gained customer service experience with handling and processing defective returns and filling customer part orders Operated warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and platform lifts poration, Richmond, VA Fountain (Ice Cream) s Summers 2011-2013 Gained experience working in a high stress, fast-paced food service position Used customer service and problem solving skills to handle orders, work the cash register, and deal with complaints SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excel: Excel Tables and Charts, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, Lookup Functions, Financial Functions, Database Functions, Data Analysis Tools and What-If Analysis Basic VBA programming and User Interface development Working knowledge of how to operate heavy equipment AWARDS, ACTIVITIES AND OTHER Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity (2013-Present) Networking and professional development events with alumni, faculty, and other associates Fundraising events with local businesses and other organizations Golden Key Honor Society (2014-Present) Students in the top 15% of their class 9th Annual Diversity Case Competition (2014) Developed a solution to a complex business problem Youth Conservation Corps (2009) Program to clean up state parks in Virginia College Address: Hillcrest RM 311 385 West Campus Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061 Christopher Scheller schris94@vt.edu (571) 288-8878 EDUCATION Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dual Degrees in Finance and Economics GPA: 3.90/4.00 Permanent Address: 2514 Deepford Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 Expected Graduation: May 2017 University Honors Program December 2013 Present Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Analyst - Financials Assist managing student run portfolio of over $5 million with the goal of beating the S&P 500 Index Make buy and sell recommendations based on industry and company research and valuation analyses EXPERIENCE WDP and Associates, Inc., Manassas, Virginia Engineering Technician Coordinated and monitored soil drilling for geotechnical reports Prepared soil boring logs Tested concrete and soil samples in laboratory May 2014 July 2014 Ridgewood Barracudas Swim Team, Woodbridge, Virginia Summers May 2011 Swim Coach Provided swimming instruction for children (ages 4 12) Served as a coach for daily practices and weekly swim meets Won the Daniel Perez Cueva Swimmer Coach Award in 2011 and 2013 July 2013 SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher Bloomberg Core Essentials Training Program Certified (Bloomberg Terminal) Budgeting, Accounting, DCF Modeling, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Solver, Calculus AWARDS AND HONORS University Honors Norrine Bailey Spencer Strong Start Award R. B. Pamplin Merit Scholarship Woodbridge Senior High School Scholar Athlete Award United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Club Water Polo Team Virginia Tech Intramural Soccer Virginia Tech Relay for Life Woodbridge Senior High School Varsity Swimming Team Captain Woodbridge Senior High School Varsity Tennis Team Captain Timothy J. Stoddard tjsto25@vt.edu Permanent Address Local Address 781-277-1963 100 Day Street Norwood, MA 02062 505 Center St, Apt. D Blacksburg, VA 24060 Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, VA GPA 3.42 In-major GPA 3.52 Last Four Semesters 3.59 B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics Minors in Economics, Mathematics, Physics Expected Graduation May 2015 Senior Design Team Team Leader 2014 Present Organize and lead team meetings Facilitate communication between team members and communicate with project advisor Ensure team meets deadlines and stays on schedule Student Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) 2013 Present Analyst - Energy Sector Assist in managing over $5 million student run equity portfolio with goal of outperforming the S&P 500 Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and valuation analyses 2007 2011 Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Robotics, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society Employment Experience: Dynasty Power, Cambridge, MA Associate Analyst, Energy Trading Internship June August 2014 -trading portfolio using strict risk-reward criteria Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Athletic Department Tutor Planned and conducted lessons for 7 varsity student-athletes Evaluated student performance and progress 2013 2014 Virginia Tech Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science , Blacksburg, VA Spring 2013 Undergraduate Research Assistant Conducted research in liver tissue engineering and cell migration Independently designed and ran experiments and analyzed data Reviewed relevant literature to optimize experimental processes Norwood Department of Public Works, Norwood, MA Summer 2011, 2012 Summer Laborer Performed maintenance duties including landscaping, painting, and masonry repair Dedham Country Day Camp, Dedham, MA Summer 2008, 2009, 2010 Woodshop Director Designed projects for students Maintained safety and control in woodshop 3 Activities and Honors: Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership Honor Society 2013 Present Academic achievement and honor society Sigma Chi Academic Achievement Scholarship Awarded to students for outstanding academic achievement Leadership Tech 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 Student organization focused on building student leadership skills Galileo Engineering Community Member of student residential community focused on science and engineering Evan Towle 973-903-9299 | evant19@vt.edu EDUCATION Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA Expected Graduation: May 2016 Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting, CPA Track GPA: 3.92/ 4.00, Top 3% of Class Honors: 3 time recipient of Mary Gosline Parker Scholarship 2012 Tony Pompelio Award of Courage and Scholarship Coursework: Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Analyst - Financial Sector Dec 2013-Present Assist managing $5.8 million student-run portfolio with goal of surpassing the S&P 500 Index Make buy and sell recommendations derived from company/industry research and valuation Bloomberg Core Essentials Training Certified (Bloomberg Training) WORK EXPERIENCE Chazey Partners, Sparta, NJ Research Assistant Conducted financial research and produced reports on client companies June 2014 Forno Italiano Restaurant, Sparta, NJ Busser/Runner Assisted waiting staff serving customers and clearing tables June 2014 Owens Food Court, Blacksburg, VA Food Server Prepared and served meals January 2013 Present August 2014 May 2014 Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations, Parsippany, NJ May 2011 August 2012 Intern Performed detailed analysis of financial statements of Fortune 500 companies utilizing SEC Edgar database, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Conducted industry/sector/geographic analysis of the customer base Presented research and recommendations to the company President supporting a new strategic direction for company ACTIVITIES On-C Pamplin Leadership Conference Intramural Football, Soccer and Basketball Virginia Tech Ultrarunning Group Golden Key International Honour Society OTHER Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America 4 Sport Varsity Athlete in High School (Soccer, Football, Indoor and Outdoor Track) April 2014-Present 2013 2012-Present 2012-2013 2013-Present March 2012 2008-2012 Thomas M. West Local Address: 320 Graves Ave Blacksburg, VA 24060 Twest61@vt.edu (865) 228-4717 Permanent Address: 2055 Hidden Cove Lane Knoxville, TN 37922 EDUCATION Virginia Tech B.S. in Business, Major: Finance Overall GPA: 3.70 In-Major GPA: 3.81 Expected Graduation: May 2016 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) April 2014 - Present Analyst in Training Assist managing $5.0 million student run portfolio with goal of outperforming the S&P 500 Index Perform industry and company research related to existing positions and new opportunities Make buy and sell recommendations based upon research and valuation analyses WORK EXPERIENCE BPV Capital Management, Knoxville TN Financial and Marketing Analyst Summers 2013 and 2014 Led the creation of a detailed competitive analysis of individual mutual funds offered by BPV and its competitors Worked directly with wholesalers to conduct research and create presentations for both internal and external use including client profiles, sales targets, broker-dealer identification, and an annual outlook. Performed research and prepared full reports for portfolio managers on various investment opportunities including MLPs, ETFs, ETNs, Commodities, and REITs Semper Vinco Custom Apparel, Christiansburg, VA Head Of Sales October 2012 - Present Commission-based sales representative responsible for marketing and selling custom apparel and other merchandise to businesses and organizations Assist in production of merchandise Boat Detailing Manager and Founder April 2011 August 2012 Started up boat detailing business while in high school Developed base of recurring customers from scratch which was augmented by referrals from two local boat dealerships Invested profits (over $10,000) in mutual funds ACTIVITIES Personal Investing Intramural basketball, softball, and flag football 3-sport athlete in high school Top 10-ranked bowler in region in high school Advanced Open Water certified diver References available upon request LAUREN A. WITHERS College Address 315 Clay St. SW Aprt.7 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Cell: 513- 377-7295 EDUCATION Permanent Address 16779 Bold Venture Drive Leesburg, VA 20176 awlauren@vt.edu Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA Majors: B.S. Chemical Engineering; B.S. Biochemistry Expected May 2016 Minors: Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering; Chemistry Course work includes VT honors scholar curriculum and 5 Finance and Applied Economics courses Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0 Student-Managed Endowment for Educational Development (SEED) Dec 2013 present Biotechnology Analyst, Healthcare Sector Assist managing over $5 million student run portfolio with goal of beating the S&P 500 Index EXPERIENCE Novozymes Life Sciences Internship, Salem, VA Summer 2013 Researched germination effects of various Bacillus strains on legume plants Preformed lot variability study to increase the efficiency of product logistics between lab and field Certifications: Bloodborne Pathogens, Commitment to Safety, and Laboratory Safety Experience organizing and presenting project results to management and technical staff Undergraduate Research, Virginia Tech Chemical Engineering Department Summer 2012 Participated in research examining the affect of shear stress on electroporation of Chinese hamster ovary cells using microfluidic devices Techniques included flow-through electroporation, cell culture, and fluorescence imaging Presented poster at Virginia Tech Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and at Wake Forest ACC Meeting of the Minds ACTIVITIES AND HONORS Deloitte-VT Federal Business Technology Case Competition April 2014 Analyzed economical benefits for integrating new technology within company case study Team awarded first place Tutor for Student Athletes Tutor in Math and Chemistry Jan 2014 present Sigma Kappa Sorority Jan 2010 present Honors Reading Group Leader Spring 2013 & 2014 Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (Scieneering) Ambassador Fundraising Chair for Fitness and Nutrition Club Jan 2013 present Feb 2010 Dec 2012 Partners in the Park, Southern Utah University Honors Program Studied the relationship between wilderness and natural resource harvesting August 2012 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Dec 2013 present Golden Key International Honour Society Sep 2011 present Other Campus Volunteer Activities Jan 2011 present Volunteering: Hokie helpers, Warm Hearth, Happy Feet, Hokie Day Outside Interests Yoga, Running, Climbing, and Hiking