Kerry J. Stanton
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
**********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain an analytical position utilizing the knowledge and
skills I have developed
Education: James Madison University
Date Received: May 2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance
Finance Major, GPA: 3.1
Work Experience: Research Analyst
August 2009 to Present
Bloomberg, Skillman, NJ
. Worked and communicated in small teams in the energy
division on various projects involving wind farms,
power plants, mines, spatial agricultural elevators
and other energy assets.
. Performed in depth research on these energy assets to
facilitate the creation of Bloomberg financial
software that will be available to purchase in the
future.
. Examined data and determined its accuracy through
confirmations with valid sources
. Processed data into Excel using vlookups, macros,
templates
. Team leader of a group of 5-10 people on each energy
project. To ensure that each project was run smoothly
I was very process oriented, used analytical skills
and problem solving ability to guide team. Answered
any questions, solved any issues that came up, taught
them how to do the project, and assumed
responsibility of their work before passed onto
management.
. Worked quickly and efficiently in an organized manner
to complete small projects before deadline.
. While leading team on one project, I also multi-
tasked and worked on several other side projects for
managers due at other deadlines.
Driver Helper
December 2008 to January 2009
United Parcel Services, Bridgewater, NJ
. Assisted driver in delivering packages to customers
in a quick and efficient manner
Frame Attendant
May 2006 to August 2006
Verizon Communications, Edison, NJ
. Worked on a distribution frame in a central office
installing and removing phone and DSL connections
. Communicated with and assisted outside field
technicians to solve problems
Financial Experience: Integrated Business Plan
. While taking 4 business courses & their full
workload, worked on a semester long business plan
with a team outside of class. Throughout the
semester there were deadlines when pieces of the
business plan were due.
. By the end of the semester had to hand in complete
business plan and present to all four classes seeing
if anyone would invest in the company.
. Acted as project coordinator of team, took control
and divided up work, planned meetings, etc
. Incorporated Marketing, Management, Operations and
Finance to complete a business plan
. Worked in groups to complete a feasibility study
. Conducted ratio analysis
Analysis of Stocks
. Tracked five random stocks against each other using
statistical analysis to determine which is best stock
to invest in
. Used relational measures that incorporated regression
analysis, time value of money, treasury notes, and
treasury bills
Portfolio Construction
. Analyzed several stocks to create a minimum variance
portfolio and an optimal risky portfolio
Skills: Statistical Software R and SPSS, Microsoft Excel-vlookups, run
macros, templates, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point,
Microsoft Access, and Internet Explorer
Honors & Scholarship: Verizon Communications Academic Scholarship
August 2005 to May 2009 Dean's List
August 2005 to May 2006
Professional Affiliations: Financial Management Association
August 2007 to May 2009
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
August 2006 to May 2009
Sigma Alpha Lambda Member
August 2006 to May 2009
Activities: JMU Intramural Field Hockey
August 2005 to May 2009
JMU Choices Volunteer
August 2006 to May 2009