RYAN D. EVANS
Akron, Ohio *****
330-***-****, ****@****.******.***
http://www.facebook.com/WatchtheBubblesPop
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EDUCATION
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Financial Services, May2012
GPA: 3.5/4.0 (major)
Minor: Consumer Marketing
RELATED COURSES
Financial Markets & Institutions Investments Advanced Portfolio Management
Advanced Corporate Finance Financial Statement Analysis Enterprise Risk: Derivatives
Retirement Planning Sales Management Economics
RELATED COURSEWORK
Buyer Behavior (Spring 2012)
• Assessed consumer investor purchase behavior and balance between promotion versus prevention.
Sales Management (Spring 2012)
• Managed virtual sales force via interactive MARS platform.
• Competed among peers in deploying 3 year sales team strategy.
Advanced Portfolio Management (Fall 2011)
• Analyzed securities for $68k University of Akron Student Investment Portfolio.
• Evaluated and articulated buy and sell recommendations in collaboration with fellow student portfolio managers.
Professional Selling (Spring 2011)
• Coordinated strategic selling process through video recorded mock sales call.
Investments (Spring 2010)
• Constructed financial model for broad market and emerging market correlation study.
• Assessed the reward to risk relationship between emerging markets and U.S. stocks over a selected period.
Advanced Corporate Finance (Spring 2010)
• Utilized capital budgeting methodologies to determine the acceptability of the project based on cash flows.
• Performed ratio analysis with a suitability judgment for investment.
Quantitative Business Analysis II (Spring 2008)
• Analyzed a variety of multiple regression models to evaluate and predict independent variables.
RELATED FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Comprehensive understanding of alternative investments.
• Educated in forecasting strategies combining statistical, technical, and fundamental analyses.
• High aptitude of emotional state management.
• Professional ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Analyst, Genesis10, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Spring 2012 – Present)
• Processing network circuit design orders remotely for an external Internet Service Provider.
• Developing process design materials for the launch of a new G10 managed service.
Assistant Computer Technician, ITS, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio (Summer 2007 – Spring 2012)
• Diagnosis and repair of Windows OS software issues.
• Administering high volume telephone support for distant university clients.
Retirement Planning Intern / Assistant, FirstMerit Wealth Management, Akron, Ohio (Summer 2010 - Summer 2011)
• Entered client demographic and investment data into proprietary planning software.
• Performed clerical tasks on behalf of plan administrators.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Skilled use of live and simulated online trading platforms.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite.
HONORS
• Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship (Fall 2007- Spring 2009)
• Dean’s List (2006-2008, 2010 - 2012)