David W. Lappin
** ** ******* **, ** Charles, IL 630-***-**** *****.**********@*****.***
Education
Suffolk University GPA: 3.2/4
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Wealth Management, Minor in Real Estate May 2020
Relevant Course Work: Problems of Managerial Finance, Securities Analysis, Principles of Investments, Intermediate Finance, Multi-National Finance, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Principle, Applied Statistics, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Leadership, Operations Management, Creating Value, General Insurance, Retirement Planning, Practical Financial Planning
Professional Experience
Bank of New York Mellon June 2020 – October 2020
Accounting and Reconciliation Analyst
Generated daily accounts through Excel and reconciliated each account accordingly in a timely fashion on Frontier
Utilized problem solving skills to enter various transactions in Geneva to match function
Managed time to ensure daily and month end tasks were completed before deadlines from remote location
Researched discrepancies within accounts and reached out to Client Service admins and custodian bank to solve issues
Arctos Capital March 2019 - September 2019
Business Development and Research Intern
Actively engages in the research and analysis of capital allocators’ private credit investment strategies to determine potential viability
Researches risk/return profiles for various alternative investments, focusing on credit and cryptocurrency strategies and trends
Leads business development strategy leveraging various social media platforms and industry leading database resources
Significant role in managing critical information flow to senior management
Demonstrates the ability to execute and perform in a vital role while maintaining a full course load
The Heartland Group Financial Strategies June 2017 - August 2017
Financial Advisor Summer Intern
Created detailed analyses based on client portfolios to optimize upper management operations
Assisted in the development of pitch books using excel to demonstrate the various products and services the firm offers to clients
Identified key insights into the breadth of investment solutions and management strategies that increase client portfolio value
Acquired the necessary insurance license while simultaneously excelling at executing daily office administrative tasks
Athletics/Skills
Suffolk University Men’s Division-III Ice Hockey Team September 2016 - Present
Consists of 40 hour weeks dedicated to the sport while successfully managing the academic school year and a part-time job’s schedule
Dual varsity athlete in Men’s Ice Hockey and Cross Country at Suffolk University demonstrates discipline and work ethic
Software
Acquired critical skills necessary in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Frontier, and Geneva to meet the ever changing technological needs of businesses
Clubs
Investing & Finance Club
Volunteer Services
Special Olympics December 2015 - Present
Annual volunteer trusted with facilitating the events and supplying athletes with proper care and guidance
Brian J. Honan Charity September 2017 - Present
Annual participant in 5k race to raise money for education and health care in the Allston, MA community
Licenses and Certificates
MA Real Estate Salesperson Certificate
Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate (BMC)
Certified Financial Planner (75% Complete)