High School Real Estate

Eric Shumaker

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Ellwood City, PA 16117 ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA Major: Financial Economics

Bachelor of Science, anticipated May, 2013 Overall GPA: 4.0

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Peachtree, Excel (Hlookup, Vlookup, Pivot Tables), Microsof t Access

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation & Lawrence County Tourist Promotions

Intern May 2012-August 2012

Organize real estate database, data mine, analyze data, use a database in Microsoft Access, perform data

analysis from database for decision support.

Shakespeare’s Restaurant June 2007-August 2012

Help manage other dishwashers, complete assignments for Executive Chef, and work with customers.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

24 credit hours - Finance

16 credit hours – Accounting

32 credit hours - Economics

RELEVANT PROJECTS

“Fair Trade and the Specific Factors Model” (spring 2012)

With two other group members, we analyzed the economic effects of fair trade through the specific factors

model dealing with capital and labor. We found that fair trade, while well-meaning, does not often

accomplish many of its economic goals due to market inefficiencies.

“China’s fixed exchange rate system and its effect on the United States” (spring 2011)

With two other group membe rs, we analyzed the effects that China’s fixed exchange rate on the U.S.

economy at large using macroeconomic models dealing with aggregate supply and demand. The U.S.

economy would be positively affected by China having a more floating exchange rate.

Bond Rating Competition (fall 2012)

In a team with three others, we were tasked with assessing a fictional company’s bonds using Moody’s

bond rating methodology and financial modeling in Excel. We had to project revenues for the next 8

quarters and compare these with management’s projections.

Intern Financial Analyst, Westminster College Winter Analyst Program (winter 2012-2013)

Invitation-only internship program for high-performing students with demonstrated aptitude in financial

analysis and interest in pursuing the field

Worked directly with professional financial analyst, analyzed financial statements and other sources to

prepare a market standard credit analysis of a public company, including an Excel -based forecast model

Defended analysis in front of a panel of financial professionals; recommendation accepted

ACTIVITIES

Resident Assistant (2012-2013)

Organize socials among residents with other staff members, enforce policies, report to supervisor.

Sports Writer (two years)

Interview coaches/players, receive weekly deadlines from editor.

Westminster Students in Free Enterprise (two years)

Present to high school students an online investment simulation to learn about the stock market.

Westminster College Learning Center TA – volunteer (two years)

Volunteer position, tutoring in economics and accounting.

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