Matthew Powell
aczfhe@r.postjobfree.com
Education
University at Albany, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – anticipated June 2018
Concentration: Financial Analyst Honors Program
GPA: 3.5
Dean’s List
Minor: Film Studies
Experience
SUNY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Albany, NY 2/17-Current
Benefits Intern
Provided support for the implementation of an additional tier (Tier V) for the Basic Retirement Plan
Assisted in the migration of the Benefits website to the new content management system including content migration and site inventory
Provided support for the implementation of the Private Medicare Exchange including HRIS system support, learning and development and supporting the communication strategy
THE WINDMILL GROUP, Somers, NY 3/14 to 6/14
Finance Intern
Supported a financial planner in managing client relationships from assessing clients’ long- and short-term investment goals through developing allocation plans and investment strategies.
Independently managed a $100,000 mock investment portfolio. Identified targets, researched companies, and formulated investment decisions, resulting in 2.6% portfolio growth in three months.
GREEN BRIAR HOA, Somers, NY Summers 2012 to 2016
Lifeguard
Ensured the safety of patrons at a highly active pool in a 200-home, private development. Trained 12 new lifeguards following a reorganization of the pool staff.
Recognized by the Board of Directors for skillfully diffusing a sensitive situation involving a homeowner.
Academic Highlights
Pillars of Wall Street, Financial Analyst Boot Camp, Financial Modeling, and Excel Training Fall 2016
Completed intensive, accelerated academic program that provided real world financial training through interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on analytical projects.
Created comprehensive financial statements for corporations across diverse industries. Calculated and prepared Excel based cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements.
Extracurricular Activity
Albany Center for Entrepreneurship 9/14 to 6/15
Actively participated in a small group project to develop and present a business proposal at a venture capitalist conference in Albany.
Instrumental in designing product concept, creating business model, and devising a marketing strategy to launch UFlip, an innovative localized ecommerce auction site.
Community Service
Volunteer Firefighter, Croton Falls Fire Department
Special Skills & Certifications
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Word Press, Outlook, Oracle Conversant in Spanish