MATTHEW H. TEPEDINO
New York, New York & Nashville, Tennessee
914-***-**** ● ***************@*****.*** ● *******.********@**********.*** ● LinkedIn Profile EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee [GPA: 3.77/4.00, Dean’s List Honoree] — 2022-2025
- Intended Bachelor of Science in Human & Organizational Development, Minors in Business, Psychology and Political Science Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland [GPA: 3.88/4.00, Dean’s List Honoree] — 2021-2022 Grata Scholars Program, Online —March-April 2023
- Completed a prestigious private equity course that recruits from the nation’s top colleges; I used the impressive Grata deal sourcing platform to build a market overview and investment thesis regarding the future of AI-driven drug discovery platforms. Rye High School, Rye, New York [GPA: 97.7/100.0, 7 AP Courses] — 2016-2020 Standardized Testing: 1550 SAT (760 EBRW, 790 Math), 750 Math II SAT 2 Academic Awards: National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Fordham University Book Award, The George Ferguson Award, High Honor Roll PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Words + Pictures - Manhattan, NY [Intern] – June-August 2024
- Interned at the prestigious documentary production company known for creating ESPN's 30 for 30 series, gaining comprehensive insight into the documentary filmmaking process from concept to post-production
- Conducted extensive research and idea generation for multiple projects, including historical sports documentaries, developing proficiency in industry-standard software like AVID for logging and analyzing archival footage
- Pitched a comprehensive & original docuseries titled From Stigmatized to Glorified: Why Pro Athletes Are Leading the Psychedelic Revolution, focusing on the intersection of sports and the emerging therapeutic benefits of psychedelics JDS Sports - Online [Summer Analyst] — June-August 2023
- Summer analyst for a sports, entertainment and technology private equity firm. Helped with merger between SLAM and 19Nine
- Utilized financial software such as Shopify, CapIQ, and advanced Excel functionalities for data analysis and financial modeling Excel Partners - Manhattan, NY [Summer Analyst] — June-August 2022
- Interned for Excel Partners, a boutique investment banking firm specializing in merger & acquisition corporate financial advisory
- Compiled + uploaded healthcare data into company system, screened for potential buyers and detailed valuations of asset managers Jones Lang LaSalle - Boston, MA [Intern] — September-December 2020
- Interned for JLL (CRE/Research department); PowerPoint presentations of my results were created and presented to management
- Collected and analyzed metrics assessing design viability, neighborhood demographics, tax structures, and other unique features OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Rye City School District Substitute Teacher - Rye, NY [Teacher] —May-June 2022
- Substitute teacher at elementary level. Tasks ranged from regular substitute position to phys ed teacher to special education helper Tepedino Enterprises - Rye, NY [Coach/Tutor] — December 2020-June 2022
- Self employed service of private tutoring, coaching and driving with ongoing clients for multiple years
- Tutored 4th – 8th grade students in STEM; organized and coached individual/group lessons in football, basketball & fitness Mangum Sports - Westchester, NY [Coach] — December 2020-August 2021
- Coached 7th grade girls basketball team, elementary school recess, and group sports clinics. Camp counselor at summer day camp Other Jobs - Waiter at Manursing Island Club (2020), Camp Counselor for YMCA Day Camp (2019), Intern for Win Properties (2018) INTERESTS
- Currently building a website/app/social media accounts that will feature rankings and reviews on movies, tv shows, podcasts, stand up comedy, books, documentaries, social media profiles, research papers, and various dissertations
- My brand, This & That, focuses on diverse entertainment reviews + rankings to analyses and organized catalogs regarding a plethora of profound topics including: covert intelligence operations, the UFO phenomena, ancient civilizations, quantum physics, Ai, etc EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clubs & Societies at Vanderbilt - Member of Vanderbilt Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (VINES), Sports Business Club, President of Club Basketball Team, Alumni Relations Chairman (Executive Position) for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Collegiate Football - Johns Hopkins University Football, Baltimore, MD [Wide Receiver] — 2021-2022 Varsity Football & Basketball - Rye High School, Rye, NY [3x Captain - Wide Receiver/Free Safety + Point Guard] — 2016-2020
- 1st Team All New York State, 1st Team All County, All Section (2x), All-Conference (4x), All-League (4x), National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Inductee (Golden Dozen), Section 1A Playoff MVP (2x), William Thom Court of Excellence Selection, etc COMMUNITY SERVICE
Eco-Volunteer - Puntarenas, CR [Volunteer] —March-May 2021
- Assisted with replanting native species, rebuilding recycling stations, removing debris from beaches, and transporting eggs for La Tortuga Feliz in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica for three months during my gap year My Remarkable Self - Rye, NY [Mentor] —March2019-August 2020
- Hosted workshops and presentations for elementary & middle school kids focusing on personal development and teen topics REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST