JAMES HOLLYDAY III
Present: Hobart and William Smith Colleges ( 2478 Scandling Center (
Geneva, NY 14456 ( Cell: 203-***-****
Permanent: 11 Roland Avenue ( Norwalk, CT 06855 ( 203-***-****
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EDUCATION
Hobart College, Geneva, NY
Anticipated May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
GPA: 3.2
Minor: Economics, American Studies
Honors: Hobart Scholar 2009, Dean's List Fall 2008, Fall 2010.
Relevant Coursework: Portfolio Analysis, Principles of Accounting,
Corporation Finance.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Iroquois Capital Summer Intern, New York, NY
Summer 2010
. Reconciled account and asset records, reviewing custodial
documentation and comparing with accounting records.
. Performed tax lot accounting for all realized profits and losses
in brokerage accounts for six-month periods.
. Researched companies and market information to aid in analysis of
potential transactions.
. Reviewed and reconciled options portfolio daily.
. Assisted in determining face value of debt portfolio based on
defaults.
Merrill Lynch, Brokerage Intern, Rochester, NY
Fall 2009
. Analyzed client portfolios using Morningstar and proposed changes
to the president of the financial advisory team.
. Researched and located potential clients by checking background and
compiling client database using Microsoft Excel.
. Created Excel Spreadsheet Template for client asset allocation.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Retirement Planning Intern, Stamford, CT
Summer 2009
. Compiled and classified potential client database by researching
businesses and the 401k plans used.
. Edited client risk assessment questionnaire for financial advisors
to be administered to new and current clients.
. Researched common stock vs. preferred stocks, ETF's, and
alternative investments to gain an understanding of various types
of investments; presented information to financial advisor.
Topwater Investment Management LLC, Summer Intern, Norwalk, CT
Summer 2008
. Created, managed, organized, and continuously updated a database of
300 mortgage owners as a part of a three-person team.
. Analyzed client payments and dues and coordinated payments from
mortgage owners.
. Calculated and presented total dues and payment discrepancies
during company lawsuit.
. Researched market closing conditions and emergency measures for
the major equity exchanges.
HWS Wall Street Experience Winter
2007
. Passed finance test administered by economics department and
qualified for selective two-day Hobart and William Smith Wall
Street Trip.
. Visited numerous alums in financial firms such as JP Morgan,
Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Standard and Poor's.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hobart and William Smith Fishing Club Founder, President
Spring 2009-Current
. Designed club format and organization, successfully proposed
club to student government.
. Created club budget, designed revenue sources through fundraising,
school awards, and member dues each semester.
. Planned, coordinated and fundraised club trips.
Norwalk Seaport Association, Sheffield Island Manager, Norwalk, CT
Summers 2004-2009
. Head of operations of historic 50-acre island open for public tours
and private functions.
. Supervised tour boat staff of six, responsible for safety of staff
and an average of 100 daily visitors.
. Planned, prepared and managed the operations of private events such
as corporate functions and weddings of up to 300 people.
. Created and developed employee sales initiative program.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Hobart Varsity Rowing
Fall 2007-Winter 2009
. 1st Place in both New York State Championships and Liberty League
Championships.
. 3rd Place ECAC Championships Freshman 8 Spring 2008.
. 14th place in IRA Invitational National Championships Freshman 8
(Interdivisional).
. Awarded Rookie of the Year Class of 2011.
SKILLS
. Familiarity with Morningstar, Bloomberg.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Powerpoint.