John Thrasher - MBA
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Stonebridge Partners – Middle Market Private Equity Firm White Plains, NY Intern Analyst Jan – May 2023
• Updated financial models, assessed portfolio company performance, created capitalization charts, performed investment valuations, and assessed financial information from potential acquisitions.
• Conducted market research to evaluate market trends, competition, and growth opportunities for potential acquisitions.
• Prepared acquisition assessment memorandums and presentation slides to evaluate new opportunities.
• Integrated Stonebridge’s contact database and pipeline from ACT! to Microsoft Dynamics. Accurate Tax Service of Westchester – Tax Services Cortlandt Manor, NY Intern June – Aug 2021
• Modernized, integrated, and digitized tax files according to tax and accounting codes.
• Organized 1000+ tax returns efficiently according to PHI, PCI, and PII details. Eversource Energy – Energy Provider Berlin, CT
Intern Analyst Sep – Dec 2020
• Recommended wellness program components leading to improved healthcare outcomes and expenses.
• Delivered variance analysis of benefits’ budget and department spend vs. goal.
• Led competitive market analysis of industry leaders’ websites. EDUCATION
University of Kentucky - Gatton School of Business & Economics – GPA 3.85/4.00 Lexington, KY Master of Business Administration: Finance Aug 2021 – May 2023 Graduate Certificate: Improving Healthcare Value in Finance Honors: Southeastern Conference (SEC) Baseball Honor Roll (2021-2022) Dean’s List (2021-2023) Summa Cum Laude University of Hartford – Barney School of Business – GPA 3.60/4.00 West Hartford, CT Bachelor of Science in Business: Finance and Risk Management Aug 2017 – May 2021 Honors: America East Honor Roll (2017–2021) Dean’s List (2017–2021) President's Honor Roll (2021) America East Scholar Athlete (2021) America East All-Academic Team (2021) Magna Cum Laude EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University of Kentucky Baseball Team Lexington, KY DI Student-Athlete, Southeastern Conference Aug 2021 – May 2022
• SEC tournament participant, nominated by UK Athletic department for Academic All-American, NCBWA All-American 3rd Team.
• Managed rigorous schedule including approximately 30 hours/week of study/class time, 40+ hours/week of practices, treatments, team lift, and 60 games in the spring while completing my MBA providing essential training in time management, multi-tasking ability, accountability, and prioritizing tasks. University of Hartford Baseball Team West Hartford, CT DI Student-Athlete, America East Conference Aug 2017 – May 2021
• 2018 America East Champion, 4-year America East Honor Roll Awardee, 4-year starting centerfielder appearing in 141 games, America East Player of the Year (2021), University of Hartford Male Athlete of the Year (2021), ABCA All-Northeast Region
(2021), Cape Cod Baseball League (2021), Led NCAA DI in stolen bases per game (2021), America East Rookie Team (2018), Summer Baseball (2018-2021).
• Managed schedule including approximately 25 hours/week of study/class time, 40+ hours/week of practice, treatments, team lift, and 60 games in the spring season.
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ridgefield Baseball Organization Ridgefield, CT
Head Coach 13/14U Mar – Oct 2023
• Managed 16 players and aided their personal and athletic development.
• Communicated with parents in a timely manner and developed a master schedule and website for their convenience.
• Conducted field improvements for local home field including organizing fundraising for the new scoreboard, new fencing, and batting cage.
Miracle League West Hartford, CT
Coach Fall 2017-2020
• Taught children in the community with special needs how to play baseball.
• Teamed up every Sunday in the fall with a different player to develop meaningful bonds over the three years. Best Buddies Wilton, CT
Coach Spring 2013-2017
• Taught children in the community with special needs how to play baseball.
• Team liaison between Ridgefield Baseball and Best Buddies Baseball League.
• Organized player assignments for each week in the spring of 2017 using Microsoft Excel. SKILLS, ACTIVITIES, & INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, CapIQ, Bloomberg / Wall Street Prep Certifications: Financial Modeling, Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Excel, PowerPoint / Variance, Data, Industry, Financial, and Competitor Analysis Italian – Conversational
Interests: Athletics, Podcasts, Music, Skiing, Hiking, Weightlifting, Volunteering, Traveling