High School Service

*** * ******* ***, *********, FL ***** • *****.**********@*****.*** • 808-***-****

Wayne Thompson

PROFILE

Award winning military recruiter for the Marines. Experienced regulatory compliance auditor adept at researching and

interpreting financial services regulatory requirements. Proven leader with high energy and solid interpersonal skills.

Expert at preparing and presenting written and verbal reports to C-level executives, small business owners and

individuals. Proficient in developing comprehensive business reports using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

EXPERIENCE

UWF Small Business Development Center Crestview, FL

Overview: Counsel local small business owners in strategic business planning.

Volunteer Business Analyst, February 2010 – Present

● Prevented the bankruptcy of a $3.0 million construction business by preparing $500,000 BP claim.

● Assisted in the preparation of a business valuation report for a $150,000 BP claim.

New Organizing Institute Kansas City, MO

Overview: Lead community organizer of educational reform campaign in the Kansas City Missouri School District.

Fellow, February - April 2009

● Grew base organization from four to over 200 members in less than eight weeks.

● Successfully defeated bill intended to convert the elected school board to an appointed school board.

YOUniversity, LLC Chicago, IL

Overview: Educational consulting specializing in college admission advising for first time college students.

Founder, November 2005 – September 2009

● Recruited and lead a top team of consultants consisting of a PhD, an MBA and a CPA.

● Single-handedly generated and pursued over 200 client leads per month.

● Directed multiple training seminars for groups of roughly 100 high school gifted education teachers.

National Futures Association Chicago, IL

Overview: Regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the commodities and futures market.

Staff Auditor, June 2007 – May 2008

● Audited CTA, CPO, FCM, FDM, IB, and broker-dealer firms for compliance with laws and regulations.

● Lead discussions with C-level executives concerning audit findings and process improvements.

● Analyzed account statements, disclosure documents and other support documentation to ensure proper

calculation of investment performance and compliance with Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rules.

U.S. Cellular Chicago, IL

Overview: Wireless telecommunications company that specializes in rural region service offerings.

Financial Strategy Graduate Intern, November 2006 – May 2007

● Leveraged sensitive corporate data to analyze key metrics for a $400 million valuation model.

● Influenced management to increase quarterly partnership distributions by 11% to $48 million.

● Analyzed impact of proposed $150,000 capital investment on coverage, subscribers and revenues.

● Researched competitors and built financial variance models in Excel to improve strategic positioning.

U.S. Marines Jacksonville, FL

Avionics Technician, November 1997 – June 1999

● Earned recruiting service medal equivalent to the Silver Star in a non-combat role.

● Recommended for meritorious promotion to non-commissioned officer status in less than two years.

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago May 2007

MBA Finance

446 W Oakdale Ave, Crestview, FL 32536 • *****.**********@*****.*** • 808-***-****

Wayne Thompson

● Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

University of Kansas December 2004

BGS Economics; Minor: Computer Science

● Activities: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – President

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