2016
~May
Cornell University
3 Year JD/MBA Dual Degree Program
Ithaca, NY
August 2013 - May 2016
Law School GPA: 3.91
Business School GPA: 4.07
Received merit scholarship to law and business dual degree program.
Magnum Cum Laude Graduate (an honor reserved for graduates within top 10% of Law School)
Received MBA With Distinction (grades within top 10% of Business School class)
2016
~May
United States Bankruptcy Court
Syracuse, NY
August 2015 – May 2016
Legal Extern for Judge Cangilos Ruiz
Analyzed APAs of several “stocking horse bidders” within Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Coine International
Prepared memos to identify issues within Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies and adversary proceedings
2015
~December
SideGuide Inc.
Co-Founder & CFO
December 2014 - December 2015
Created smartphone app for college tours that serviced over 54 colleges and universities before acquisition
Drafted stock certificates, §83(b) elections forms (for stock option vesting), and all standard form contracts
Negotiated sale of SideGuide Inc. to PocketSights in return for cash and acquirer’s stock
2015
~August
Davis Polk and Wardwell
Ithaca, NY
May 2015 – August 2015
Worked in Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Synthetic Equity groups
Completed due diligence and opinion review for debt, common stock, and equity unity issuances
Ensured that all banking client’s consumer finance operations compiled with Dodd Frank Act
2014
~September
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, NY
May 2014 – September 2014
Research Assistant for Professor Underkuffler
Analyzed Supreme Court cases from 1850–1920 for a shift from value-based jurisprudence to empiricism
Created specialized terms and connectors search functions within Westlaw to identify high-value cases
2012
~March
Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering
Baltimore, MD
March 2012 - Present
GPA in master's classes: 4.0
Received a full scholarship to complete Master's Thesis in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins
- On track to complete Master's Degree in one year
Chosen to complete thesis research in Biomaterials Research Laboratory of Dr. Hai-Quan Mao
Utilizing gold nanoparticles to improve gene therapy by enhancing the degree of cell transfection
2016
~May
Cayuga Fund
Ithaca, NY
August 2014 - May 2016
Selected to manage a $7.9 million dollar portfolio which is invested exclusively by Cornell MBA students
Identified both long and short positions to allow portfolio to maintain its neutral equity market exposure
2015
~December
SideGuide Inc.
Baltimore, MD
December 2014 - December 2015
Created smartphone app for college tours that serviced over 54 colleges and universities before acquisition
Drafted stock certificates, §83(b) elections forms (for stock option vesting), and all standard form contracts
Negotiated sale of SideGuide Inc. to PocketSights in return for cash and acquirer’s stock
2016
~July
PocketSights
Ithaca, NY
December 2015 - July 2016
Advised the company on improving service for colleges and private secondary schools
Helped the company successfully settle a copyright infringement lawsuit
2015
~January
BR Venture Fund
Ithaca, NY
May 2014 – January 2015
Performed market research and analyzed the business models of prospective investment companies
Reviewed all company contracts with customers, vendors, and employees and created company cap tables
2013
~May
Jacobi Capital Management
Wilkes-Barre, PA
May 2013 - August 2016
Created sub-portfolio to invest in undervalued stock positions also held by activist investors
Researched and analyzed potential anomalies in US stock market including adaptive allocation investing
Designed a marketing presentation to help
clients understand potential benefits of fund’s
sub-portfolios
2012
~May
Synaptic Capital Group
Radnor, PA
May 2012 - Present
Create and Select portfolio of small and middle market capitalization stocks from Healthcare Russell 2000 Index
Learn dynamics of running a hedge fund including raising capital, identifying opportunities, and mitigating risk
Design tools to identify undervalued healthcare stocks within S&P 500
2011
~July
Merrill Lynch Global Weatlh Management
Wilkes-Barre, PA
May 2011 - July 2011
Perform research on selected securities and financial products for clients' portfolios
Design portfolios to achieve specific objectives for clients while maximizing potential returns
Coordinate marketing project designed for employees of law firms to sell Vanguard index funds
Launch and streamline marketing pitch by setting up presentations for several law firms in Pennsylvania
2012
~May
Marshal L. Salant Investment Team
Baltimore, MD
March 2010 - May 2012
Executive Member and Head Analyst
Identified undervalued stocks for an endowment of over $190k with profits providing scholarship funds
Led a team of four analysts in utilizing valuation techniques in the investment making decision process
Securities recommended by my team which are owned within the Salant Endowment include:
- Moody's, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft,
W. P. Carey, and the iShares TIPS fund
- Overall, our recommended stocks appreciated 26.93% versus an 23.67% rise in the S&P 500
Stocks recommended by my team comprise over $85,000 dollars (in excess of 45%) of the Salant Endowment
2011
~August
Johns Hopkins Materials Science Department
Baltimore, MD
June 2011 - August 2011
Utilizing Flow Spectroscopy to determine efficacy of gene therapy on human fibroblast cells
- By altering fibroblast genome, we aim to manipulate fibroblast production of extracellular matrix
Maintaining several lines of induced pluripotent stem cells through cell passaging for further lab research
Creating provisional patent on utilizing DMSO shock treatment to enhancing efficacy of gene therapy
2012
~May
Johns Hopkins Materials Science Department
Baltimore, MD
May 2011 - May 2012
Teacher's Assistant for Biomaterials I and II
Preparing review Sessions to help students complete assignments, prepare for tests, and understand coursework
Creating grading rubrics and grade students' assignments and exams
2011
~October
Spinal Cord Injury Laboratory of Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
March 2010 - October 2011
Utilizing Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan Score Test to assess the efficacy of treatments for Spinal Cord Injury
- Treatment courses studied include: stem cell injections into spine and hypothermia following contusion
Collecting and organizing data that is published in the laboratory's publications on Spinal Cord Injury
Analyzing testing methods and identify opportunities to improve data collection and analysis
2012
~October
Canterbury Road Partners
Baltimore, MD
October 2012 - Present
Identified pieces of intellectual property of Johns Hopkins University which exhibit synergy
Selected management of the company including the venture's CEO and helped design company’s products
Received equity in the biotechnology venture for my contribution in the establishment of the company
2012
~May
Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering Design Team
Baltimore, MD
Jan. 2010 - Apr. 2010 & May 2011 - May 2012
Team Member Entrusted with Developing Commercialization Plan
Led Team Presentation at Johns Hopkins Design Day (privilege reserved for top five teams)
Researched and developed an innovative technology to prevent Cerebral Palsy in developing nations
Won numerous awards including the Linda Trinh Memorial Award and the JHU Investors' Choice Award
2012
~May
Save The Future, Incorporated
Baltimore, MD
September 2007 - May 2012
Teach 30 Baltimore High School Students the fundamentals of business and economics
Led 15 Johns Hopkins tutors in developing their curriculum for their student
2012
~May
The Johns Hopkins University Political Review (The Politik)
Baltimore, MD
September 2009 - May 2012
Business Writer and Production Manager
Research and write articles regarding current events in the business environment
Organize the newspaper printing and ensure proper distribution around the Johns Hopkins Campus
2010
~April
Johns Hopkins Business Plan Competition
Baltimore, MD
April 2010
Winner of Second Place in
General Business Category
Researched and developed a business plan to create a successful business enterprise
- Won with the competition with my plan for Dress to Impress, Inc.
- Successfully competed against students from every school at Johns Hopkins, including Carey Business School
- Designed an innovative model to provide personal fashion advice via text messaging
- Created intricate financial projections which demonstrated the potential profits for investors
Won $1,000 dollars to grow my idea into a profitable business. View the award here.
2008
~July
Congressional Page Program
Washington, D.C.
June 2008 - July 2008
Business Writer and Production Manager
Aided Congress by raising the flag above the Capital and ringing bells for votes of the House of Representatives
Met with constituents to understand concerns and facilitate resolution.