Richard Del Soldato M.B.A.
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
203-***-**** | *******.**********@*****.***
Summary
Highly motivated and results driven professional, with a Master of Business Administration who is seeking to succeed in the financial industry.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Stamford, Connecticut
Master of Business Administration concentration in Finance August 2011
Awarded full grant scholarship from the “Save a Mind Foundation”
GPA: 3.5/ 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Options and Futures, Cost Analysis and Control, Operations Management, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management and Capital Markets of Financial Institutions.
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration, major in Marketing 2007
United States Army Veteran Branford, Connecticut
Combat Engineer School (12B-21B) 2004
Deployed to Fort Drum for National Security
Learned the Army core values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage)
RELEVANT WORK
University of Connecticut Case Studies Stamford, Connecticut
Graduate Student 2009 – 2011
Financial Institutions
Calculations of future prices of bonds
Number of puts to buy and future contracts to sell for a given Excel case
Hedge effects of interest rate,
Credit default swap pricing
Market Driven Management: Unilever’s – Axe Body Wash
Situation analysis, financial analysis, SWOT analysis
Prepare and deliver professional report on the analysis of Unilever’s Axe body wash
Corporate Finance Application and Cases
Use financial and economic data to determine the impact of a project or strategy on firm and shareholder value
Family fund (personal investor for family members) Stamford, Connecticut
Investment Manager 2009 – Present
Analyze, research and evaluate equities, options and ETF’s
Extensive technical and fundamental analysis earned the fund a 25% return on investment over a three year period
Odessa Jackalopes and Midland Rockhounds (minor league sport teams) Odessa, Texas
Sports Marketing Intern 2005 – 2006
Managed ticket sales office of seven people
Performed marketing and sales calls for parties and large events
Leadership Experience
New Orleans Preservation Society New Orleans, Louisiana
Volunteer Group Leader 2009 and 2010
10 day community outreach in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans
Renovated houses and cleared lots for new homes to be built
Worked alongside and managed the work of six teenagers
Additional Work Experience
HEB Groceries Odessa, Texas
Central Checkout Manager 2008 – 2009
Piazza Acura Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Acura Automotive Representative January 2008 – August 2008
Chili’s Grill and Bar Odessa, Texas
Head Wait Staff and Bartender 2006-2007