Marketing Manager

MATTHEW STONE MYERS

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Financial Economics, Political Science and Marketing Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY

Bachelor of Arts, major in Financial Economics and dual minors in

International Relations and Music

May 2011

Take Five Scholar Certification in Comparative Ethnomusicology and Music as

Social Reform

May 2011

Certificate of Management Studies with Marketing Track through Simon School

of Business

May 2011

. Academic Cluster in Biological Studies

. Overall GPA: 3.67/4.0, Dean's List [Spring 2011, 2010, Fall 2008, 2006]

. Rush Rhees Scholarship for academic achievement

2006-2010

. SPX Academic Scholarship (three times)

2006-2008

. Renaissance Scholarship Finalist

2006

. Dollars For Scholars Scholarship- Fairport Chapter

2006

Financial Economics and Business Courses and Projects

Selected Courses: Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics,

Economic Statistics, Econometrics, International Finance, Environmental

Economics, Money Credit & Banking, Cost Accounting, Financial Management,

Investments, Advanced Marketing, Introduction to Probability, Financial

Math, Linear Algebra with Differential Functions, Applied Statistics

. Examined various financial theories and models while also utilizing

Minitab data to create presentation analyzing profitability and

investments. Cited the Fama-French model and Gross Profitability

Premium, as well as personal analysis of current stock market data to

find implications for efficiency and consider if one could make money

through profitability theories.

. Conducted regression analysis on effects of Amount of Food Consumed,

Relative Food Pricing, GDP, Health Care Expenditure, Income Inequality,

Agricultural Subsidies, Post-Graduate Degrees, Science Knowledge, and

Population Density and their effects on obesity rates within various

countries. Identified that 84.5% of obesity can be explained by

variations in Food Prices, Population Densities, and Relative Income

Inequalities and represented findings containing hypothesis testing and

regression data.

. Team leader of semester-long marketing project for which our group solved

a real case for a startup technology firm 'Omniar'. Asked to simplify an

augmented reality product yet to be released for consumer comprehension,

then gather and analyze widespread data through various formats to help

shape marketing and advertising strategies. Developed presentation

highlighting key insights for product channel focus, pricing, media

marketing venues, and potential competitors.

Business, Financial and Administrative Experience

Financial Co-Op, ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS/JOHNSON & JOHNSON, ROCHESTER,

NY September 2010 - June 2011

. Streamlined both budget vs. actual and general ledger reports for each

operations plant and supply chain, providing commentary on variances

. Managed various monthly and quarterly financial close processes,

including journal entries, P&L analysis, and open order reports

. Organized collection of monthly worldwide scrap inventory data and

distributed consolidated reports

. Completed an assortment of tasks to support senior management including

projects involving intensive research

. Handled A/P reconciliation of ECi UK invoices (~$50M)

. Created a comprehensive, detailed guide to Rochester for future finance

employees

General Manager, MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS (A CAPELLA GROUP), ROCHESTER, NY

September 2008 - May 2010

. Managed over $20,000 in group funds utilized for annual concerts,

national travel, and various community and campus-wide gigs

. Revamped and improved entire financial organization of group to increase

profitability and diminish costs

. Spearheaded 10-day, pro bono music tour in New Orleans to assist victims

of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

. Delegated individual responsibilities to 13 members for planning

assistance of spring break tours and semi-annual concerts

Assistant to the VP of Donor Relations, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER OFFICE OF

DONOR RELATIONS January 2009 - May 2009

. Performed administrative tasks for Vice President of Donor Relations and

other advancement employees for fund development campaigns, alumni

events, and related special projects

. Maintained donor databases and funding logs for River Campus and the

Eastman School of Music

. Drafted and finalized development proposals and presented research to

management

Finance and Purchasing Intern, SPX-LIGHTNIN CORPORATION, ROCHESTER, NY

May 2008 - August 2008; May 2007- August 2007

. Executed warranty lag analyses utilizing advanced Excel spreadsheets for

finance department

. Administered close and continual contact with outside vendor

representatives for confirmation of key product deliveries for

manufacturing

. Updated and interpreted material within new purchasing module of SAP

system during the transition process

Extracurricular Activities

Financial Economics Council, Events Chair

2007-2010

. Individually received second place in campus-wide virtual investment

competition

. Supported executive board by planning bi-monthly lectures and networking

opportunities with financial professionals throughout the region

University of Rochester International Theater Program

2007-2011

. Lead roles in Hello Again, Last Five Years, and two one-act musicals

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