MAXWELL ADARKWAH

Philadelphia, PA 267-***-**** adkdg3@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/maxwell-adarkwah

EDUCATION

Drexel University LeBow College of Business – Philadelphia, PA Anticipated: March 2021

Master of Science in Quantitative Finance, GPA: 3.72

West Chester University of Pennsylvania – West Chester, PA May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance (Dual Degree), GPA: 3.57

SKILLS

Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Geneva, Stata, R, MATLAB, Python and Tableau

Experience collaborating and relating with people from diverse backgrounds

Effective interpersonal communication skills and proven problem solver

Proficient in financial analysis and financial modeling

Resourceful team player with strong work ethic and motivation

PROJECTS

CFA Institute Research Challenge Team Member

Represented West Chester University in a regional competition

Utilized Bloomberg to obtain financial data and conducted a comprehensive financial analysis on a publicly traded company

Created and presented an investment recommendation; provided supporting evidence

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Case Study

Team Member

Designed an easy-to-use screening tool to identify patients at risk for CKD

Performed multivariate analysis using logistic regression models to predict patients with CKD

Stock Analysis

Team Member

Performed an in-depth analysis and evaluation on a publicly traded company

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEI Investments – Oaks, PA Jun 2018–May 2019

Fund Accountant

Performed daily pricing and valuation analysis and confirmed net asset values (NAV) and tax packages for month-end and quarter-end reviews

Managed expense, positions and cash reconciliations for hedge funds daily, along with various reporting tasks, ad hoc projects, and process improvement activities

Built strong relationships collaborating in a team environment with peers and superiors upon completing month-end work

West Chester University of Pennsylvania – West Chester, PA Dec 2015–Jan 2017

Calculus Tutor, Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC)

Provided individual and small group academic support to failing or struggling students, 90+ % of whom subsequently passed the Calculus 1 course

Used effective strategies to provide targeted tutoring lessons for each student

World Prime Communications – Bala Cynwyd, PA May 2017-Aug 2017

Account Manager (intern), June 2017–Aug 2017

Sales Representative (intern), May 2017–June 2017

Interviewed and recommended selection decisions for Sales Representatives

Trained entry level sales employees

Prepared daily goals and objectives for my team members and reviewed them at the end of each day

ACTIVITIES

Drexel Career Cornerstone Group, Treasurer Nov 2018 – Present

West Chester University (WCU) Men’s Soccer Team, Player Aug 2014 – May 2018

WCU Academic Integrity Board, Student Representative Apr 2018

Multicultural Mentoring Program, Mentor Aug 2014 – May 2018

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