Jonathan Merrill
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EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire 2010-2014 Durham, NH USA
Bachelor of Science in Economics: Cum Laude Graduation Date: May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Cum Laude GPA: 3.40 / 4.00
Honors: University Scholar, Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society, Order of Omega Greek Honors
Society, Dean’s List six semesters
Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Calculus, Applied Economic Research, Money and Banking,
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis, Financial Accounting,
Health Economics, Managerial Accounting, Management Information Systems, Macroeconomics,
Microeconomics, International Economics, US Public Policy, Business Statistics
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UNH Undergraduate Research Conference Durham, NH
Second Place May 2014
Researched the relationship between pharmaceutical marketing and consumer demand for prescription
medication
Ran a multiple linear regression model using SAS to analyze the effect of different types of drug
marketing on demand for ADHD medication
Presented research results to professors and graduate students using Powerpoint
JLT Capital Partners Windham, NH
Intern June-August 2013
Worked directly with the Managing Principal to manage client relationships and perform due diligence
to raise $300 million for a private equity fund
Researched other private equity/hedge funds using Preqin to compare them to those represented by the
firm
Learned about the capital raising process and private equity marketing from the Managing Principal
Prepared reports with institutional investors’ data using Salesforce and Excel
Analyzed specific investor preferences to correspond with the funds represented by the firm
Assisted in preparing pitch books and marketing materials
Pi Kappa Alpha Durham, NH
Philanthropy Chair November 2012
Managed event that raised over $10,000 for Leukemia research
Managed a five person committee to run Cycle for Life, an event supporting Leukemia research
Marketed the event across campus through local media channels
Organized logistics and sponsors for the event
SKILLS/INTERESTS
Markets: Traded FOREX in spring of 2013; achieved a 50% return in personal account over 4 months
Languages: Basic proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Skills: Public speaking, relationship management, Powerpoint, Bloomberg (BESS) Certified, Excel (V-
lookups, Pivot Tables), SAS, writing and research, analytical skills, DCF, financial modeling, communication