Carston C. Cook

***** ******** ***** ***** ~ Plymouth MI 48170

ac3fkd@r.postjobfree.com ~ 734-***-**** (Mobile)

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University, SEIDMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration Anticipated to graduate in May 2018

Double major in Finance and Management

Cumulative GPA: 3.3 – Dean’s List recipient

Professional Experience

Merrill Lynch Analyst: Summer 2017

Strong understanding of being a fiduciary for clients.

Completed 401(K) analysis.

Implemented new systems to exceed the new Department of Labor expectations.

New York Life Sales Representative: Winter 2017

Cutting-edge techniques to reach potential clients.

CFA Research Challenge: Fall 2017

Selected member of Seidman’s College of Business, competing nationwide in a research analysis competition.

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management: Fall 2017

Manage over three-hundred-thousand dollars in the stock market for Grand Valley State University.

Responsible for buy and sell discipline, supported by independent research.

IPO-Investment Portfolio Organization: 2016-Present

Maintain a portfolio of over eighty-thousand dollars for Grand Valley State University.

PSA-Professional Sales Association: 2017

Strong sales and networking techniques to aid in business development.

Work Experience

R’ Cook Properties Site Manager/Assistant Residential Developer: Summer 2016-2017

Supervised the architectural planning and construction of a home from start to finish.

Collaborated with contractors, organized contractor schedules, budgeted, and ensured the quality of work via inspections.

Reduced expenditures leading to the subdivision development being completed ahead of schedule.

Real Estate: 2017

Current owner of commercial real estate property in the heart of downtown Plymouth, MI.

Oversaw the refurnishing of a home in a short amount of time for a 100k profit.

Custom Living Corporation Rough Framing Apprentice: Summer 2014-2015

Learned the knowledge needed to frame a house while undertaking: cement, foundation, and trench work.

Organizations/Volunteering

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Multiple Elected Positions: 2014-Present

Responsible for a two-night event for 250 people at Bay Harbor Inn and Resort.

Lead event planning for alumni and parents, raising money for philanthropy.

Tutored at risk brothers in regaining strong academic standings with the university.

Bike Trip: 2015

Biked around Lake Michigan to raise money for Canine Companions for Independence over eight days.

Collaborated with various organizations to raise thirty-eight thousand dollars.

Currently raising money to attend Bike Trip 2018.

Certifications/Awards

Certified Michigan Life Insurance agent: 2017

I am Grand Valley Award: 2016

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