Ricky C.

Miskin 860 Central Avenue Needham, MA

Objective: An entry level position relating to finance. Education: Suffolk University Bachelor of Science in Finance Activities: Suffolk University Mens Soccer Team Entrepreneurship Club Member Harvards EdX Computer Programming Certification

rcmiskin@suffolk.edu linkedin.com/in/rickymiskin 781-264-8088

Boston, MA Summer 2013 (expected)

Fall 2012-Present April 2013 (expected)

Relevant Coursework: Options and Futures: Valuing future contracts, swaps, and options and how to employ them in managing risk. Investment Analysis: Managing a portfolio of different securities using different techniques/approaches. Problems of Managerial Finance: Weekly case studies and group presentations in finance, and an individual project analyzing a current public company. Data and Decision Analysis: Quantitative methods of data analysis using MS Excel for practical business decisions. Co-Op Experience: VizQuest Ventures LLC Market Analyst Intern Needham, MA 2012-Present

Consulting information technology firms looking for more market share, market analysis, and business development. Generate a pipeline of validated sales opportunities for client's respective technology solutions. Cold call senior executives within companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 averaging 50+ calls per day. Maintain, organize and update lead contacts within Microsoft Excel, and assist with SalesForce CRM database maintenance. Implement specific sales strategy and techniques such as SPIN, Solution Selling, and Value Stream Mapping. Create comprehensive comparative analysis of competitors strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats for clients market. Identify inefficient processes, costly protocols, initiatives, needs, requirements and budgets of client's target market. Gained 4 validated sales opportunities in one month, while scheduling 15-20 meeting with senior executives for client. Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel: Intensive coursework using scientific management tools and modelling for finance. Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Outlook, Google Docs. Hoovers, Mergent Intellect, InsideView, JigSaw Online Academic Databases Some work within Salesforce.com Other Skills: SPIN Selling, Solution Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Cold Calling, Time -Management, Detail Oriented, Social Networking. Proven ability to work well in a team and/or individual setting. Innate analytical problem solving and decision making attributes. Mathematically inclined, yet possess creative, entrepreneurial, and effective writing abilities. Activities/Accomplishments: Founded Mobsteer.com, an event headquarters start-up project. Developing my computer programming skills. Playing the Acoustic and Electric Guitar. Needham High School Mens Varsity Soccer Captain 07, Team MVP 07, 2 time Bay State Conference First-team All-star 06 and 07, All-Eastern Massachusetts All-Star 07. Played the Alto-Saxophone for my Symphonic High School Orchestra 4 years.

Work Experience: Panera Bread Multi-Tasking Cashier Newton, MA 2012

Multi-Tasking Cashier at a popular, high traffic, main location restaurant during high volume business hours (morning and lunch). Waited on, serviced and took detailed orders for 35 customers per hour during a 6 hour shift while maintaining barista/coffee station, and at the same time provided a positive, and enjoyable experience for customers. Maintained an initial cash deposit of $200 in register 100% of the time, and cashed out at least $200 cash per shift, 100% of the time. Trained in Cashier Operations, Barista Station, Sandwich Line, and Dining Operations. Received a raise within 1 week of hire. Promoted to trainer in cashier operations for new hires, and new employee orientation within 3 months. Learned the value of corporate culture, customer service, multi-tasking, hard-work, and discipline. Modells Sporting Goods Customer Service/Sales Associate Sales floor customer service associate. Front-end cashier maintaining an initial $200 deposit 100% of the time during 6 hour shifts. Implemented Modell's value proposition strategy to selling. Assisted customers with sporting goods on sales floor. Understood the needs of the customer, while tailoring the benefits of the product to his/her. Audited inventory at the end of the business quarters. Learned the ability to think on my feet while explaining the features and benefits of the product. Newton, MA 2010-2012