Education:
Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids,
MI
Master of Business Administration - 3.847 GPA May 2010
. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an exclusive international fraternity for
top business students
. Courses included: Financial Policy for Managers, Investments, Advanced
Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Strategic Management
SAP Certified Consultant - Business Solutions Architect Grand Rapids,
MI
Business Process Integration in SAP ERP 2005 August 2009
. TERP 10 course spanning numerous business process modules (MM, FI, CO,
SD, PP, etc.)
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy May 2006
. Coursework included 42 credits of science and mathematics
Relevant Experience:
Cascade Engineering - Hydraid BioSand Water Filter Project Grand Rapids,
MI
MBA Student Consultant January 2010 to May 2010
. Researched and analyzed the water filter market in Belize
. Developed a business plan for entry into the Nicaraguan market
Association for Corporate Growth Western Michigan Cup Grand Rapids,
MI
Competitor January 2010
. Team-based mergers & acquisitions case competition
. Contributed financial valuation analyses of separate and merged entities
. Recommended corporate strategy to a mock board of directors
Employment History:
QuickCash Payday Advance Holland, MI
Part-time Manager August 2008 to April
2009
. Confirmed store balance at the end of the day with over $2,000 average
cash on hand
. Calculated loan eligibility using Excel models
. Retained customers by addressing their problems quickly & efficiently
St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office - Child Support Division South
Bend, IN
Caseworker November 2006 to January 2008
. Executed primary administrative responsibility for over 1,600 child
support cases
. Developed communication skills involving telephone, written letter, and
email communication with clients, staff attorneys, and the Court
. Created and distributed Excel models for arrears calculations throughout
the office
Interests:
. Blues guitar, snowboarding, wake surfing, international travel