Robert Anthony Giorno
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EDUCATION
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
Bachelor of Science, Finance
GPA: 3.21
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summer Analyst Intern, Goldman Sachs & Co.
May 2014 – August 2014
Created 360 hours of cost basis regression testing efficiency by improving control and reducing risk through
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automating the process. Process previously involved working with 750 option use cases that took approximately 390
hours to complete.
Gained familiarity with cost basis regulations, derivative products, and XML computer language through regression
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testing new software.
Changed processes in order to implement cost basis brought on by the regulations from the 2008 Stimulus Bill.
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Coordinated with managers across departmental lines to locate, update, and digitize 132 operating procedures for a
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new GS strategic platform.
Trading Competition Committee, Financial Management Association, ASU Chapter
August 2012 - Present
Strongly promoted the development and understanding of basic and applied research and sound financial practices
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Lead to an increase in effective business communication amongst peers, and promoting leadership skills
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Contributed and achieved 1st place for the FMA Annual National Trading Competition
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Administrative Assistant Intern, Integrated Wealth Management LLC April
2013 – September 2013
Quickly created a more effective strategy to manage company compliance
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Implemented strategy resulted in faster processing time from 5-7 days to 24-48 hours
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Developed in depth comprehensive asset allocations in short time, which has led to a 15% increase in managed assets
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Created and managed an in depth Excel Spreadsheet to calculate clients Required Minimum Distribution
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Financial Advisor Intern, SilverTree Financial / ING
January 2013 - April 2013
Actively recommended and executed appropriate investment and insurance solutions for clients
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Presented professional and sophisticated presentations to clients and their financial advisors to close accounts
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Diligently built rapport on incoming calls from interested prospects and referrals in order to open accounts
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity, Tempe, AZ October
2013 - Present
Asset Development Committee (January 2014- Present)
Planned and execute strategic fundraising for philanthropic efforts to increase capital for over 110 members
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Collected and handle funds at community service events
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Professional Committee (October 2013 – December 2013)
Mentored on business professionalism by putting on workshops, including a successful LinkedIn event.
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Conducted resume workshops for more than 80 members.
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Accounting Tutor, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, Arizona
August 2011 - May 2012
Aggressively trained 10 students on how to incorporate accounting book keeping on Excel Spreadsheets which
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resulted in a 10% increase in their overall grade
Successfully helped 15 students get a letter grade higher on beginning to intermediate financial accounting principles
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within 14 weeks
Created and successfully lead 2 organized study groups on beginning to intermediate managerial accounting
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principles which resulted in a 10% increase in their overall grade
Writing Tutor, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher, Arizona
August 2011 - May 2012
Influenced and trained 8 students the basic and advanced principles in writing which resulted in a 25% increase in
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their final paper
Displayed strong analytical skills in developing multiple approaches a student could use when problems arose from a
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current situation, which as a result, 90% achieved a letter grade higher in the class.
Effectively communicated to 20% more students in fluent Spanish when the language barrier was an issue to other
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tutors.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Bilingual Strong Leadership Accounting Knowledge
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Problem Solving Effective Communication Strong Analytical Skills
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Performing Effectively in Interrelationships of Financial Ability to Work in Teams
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Short Periods of Time Statements Across Departmental Lines