Mitchell Folina
********.******@*******.*********.*** 201-***-**** LinkedIn Oakland, NJ
EDUCATION
Fairfield University – Dolan School of Business Fairfield, CT Bachelor of Finance and Accounting Expected May 2028
• GPA: 4.00 / 4.00; Honors: Dean’s List First Honors, All Semesters EXTRACURRICULAR/LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Fairfield Club Baseball Fairfield, CT
First Basemen / Pitcher September 2024 – Present
• Led team as a key player, contributing to game strategy and overall team success in a competitive environment
• Tracked and analyzed team statistics to provide insights for player development Fairfield Investment Banking Society Fairfield, CT Member September 2024 – Present
• Participated in weekly workshops to develop financial modeling, valuation, and market analysis skills
• Engaged with industry professionals through networking events to gain insight into investment banking careers
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Oakland, NJ VP of Social Media Marketing September 2020 – June 2024
• Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase membership and event engagement
• Managed social media campaigns and promotional materials to enhance DECA’s brand presence
• 2x National Qualifier and 3x Regional Qualifier, participating in business case competitions at the highest levels.
CohnReznick ACE Elevate Program Hartford, CT
Attendee April 2025
• Selected to attend competitive career development event hosted by a top public accounting and advisory firm
• Engaged in collaborative activities with peers and CohnReznick staff to develop leadership and team-building skills
Mercy College Business Honors Dobbs Ferry, NY
Summer Leadership Academy July 2023
• Selected for distinguished summer leadership program focused on developing business skills, teamwork, and leadership abilities
• Voted “Best Leader” by peers for demonstrating strong communication, problem-solving, and group coordination in team projects and leadership exercises ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Introduction to Finance (FN2101) Fairfield, CT
Industry Overview – Department Stores Spring 2025
• Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of Macy’s, TJX Companies, Kohl’s, and Nordstrom
• Built Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models and comparable company analyses to evaluate financial performance and valuation
CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS
Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg ESG, Goldman Sachs – Excel Skills for Business Job Simulation, JPMorgan Chase – Investment Banking Job Simulation, FactSet Essentials: Core Products Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Python, Java, C#, Team Leadership Interests: Golf, Game Design/Programming, Weightlifting, Star Wars