RELATED EXPERIENCE
Arthur Ventures (Venture Capital Firm), Fargo, ND
Business Analyst Intern, March 2009-Present
• Analyze deal structures, legal issues, exit opportunities, and financial modeling for valuation analysis
• Present in-depth research and analysis of potential portfolio companies’ industries and products
• Research competitive movements, financings, public offerings, and other valuation benchmarks
Student Managed Investment Fund (NDSU), Fargo, ND
President - August 2008-Present
• Managed a North Dakota State Endowment Portfolio and its Investment Analysts; led Fund meetings
• Outperformed the Fund’s blended benchmark (S&P 500, Lehman Agg. Bond, Cash) by over 3% in 2008
• Presented the Fund’s investment strategies to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of Minnesota
Arctic Information Technology, Anchorage, AK
Microsoft Business Solutions Intern, Summer 2008
• Shadowed Microsoft Business Consultants and networked with various client management
• Wrote policy via creation of a company Employee Handbook
• Acquired competency in Microsoft Great Plains 10.0 Core Financials software
Wells Fargo Bank, Fargo, ND
Teller, March 2007-April 2008
• Managed client relationships and communicated professionally with a rapidly expanding customer base
• Acquired sales and customer service skills both on the job and through comprehensive off-site training
• Led branch in sales and drawer balancing within a highly competitive environment
Edward D. Jones Investments, Bismarck, ND
Branch Office Assistant, September 2004-August 2005
• Provided customer service by setting appointments and managing client relationships
• Improved teamwork and communication skills through coordination of daily office activities
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Robert W. Olson Farm, Oakes, ND
Farm Laborer, May 1998-October 2006
• Performed general farming tasks (combining, trucking, disking, fencing, mowing)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• United Way/The Arc of Cass County, Arc Buddy Mentor
October 2007 Present
• Salvation Army, Feeding Program Worker
February 2006-May 2006