Joseph Bonanno
Market Research Intern
North Andover, MA
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Market Research Intern
CALKAIN COMPANIES - Boston, MA - June 2014 to September 2014
Utilized CoStar, GIS, Real Capital Analytics and other databases to identify trends and determine parcel
ownership and history to target marketing efforts for several listings
• Created an extensive database in Excel on maturing CMBS debt & crafted a proposal letter using Word &
Access to prospect over 200 potential clients
• Attended ICSC New England Idea Exchange to network with retailers and developers and learn about
upcoming developments in the commercial real estate market
• Abstracted leases to create Offering Memorandums and ensure accuracy; created marketing reports
Committee Member
BRANDEIS PARKING SOLUTION COMMITTEE - Waltham, MA - January 2014 to April 2014
Collaborated with University staff and IBS graduate students to propose a financially sound long-term parking
solution to alleviate on-campus parking congestion
• Presented and discussed the viability of our findings with the President's cabinet for integration with the
campus master plan
Volunteer
NORTH ANDOVER CULTURAL COUNCIL - North Andover, MA - June 2009 to June 2011
Wrote grant proposal requesting $5,000 from Massachusetts Cultural Council; awarded over $4,000
• Allocated $3,000 to local artists and sponsors, resulting in successful cultural initiatives within the community,
including music and art festivals
• Assisted NACC in planning and hosting its own annual art, music, and cultural events for the public
• Recorded and distributed weekly meeting minutes
LEADERSHIP & EMPLOYMENT
Research Intern
TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE - North Andover, MA - January 2010 to June 2010
Prepared ratio analysis in Excel and created PowerPoint which highlighted quantitative basis for budgetary
revisions. Presented to public and town executives during town meeting
• Researched databanks and public records, comparing North Andover departmental responsibilities and
budgets to those of 17 municipalities within Massachusetts with similar demographics. Used data to formulate
equitable budget comparison
Fundraising Specialist
MERRIMACK COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - North Andover, MA - October 2008 to November
2009
Reached out to alumni and Friends of Merrimack to encourage contribution to the Merrimack Fund
• Surpassed target donation of $500 multiple times; awarded bonus as a result
OTHER
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Economics
UNIVERSITY OF OSLO
September 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics
MERRIMACK COLLEGE - North Andover, MA
2007 to 2012
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance
BRANDEIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL - Waltham, MA
LINKS
http://linkedin.com/in/josephjpbonanno
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop; Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word; SPSS,
WordPress