Brian Keon
Vice President of Communications at Federal Reserve Challenge UW-Madison- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Trained Mentor
Mentor CollectiveSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
eMoney Fundamentals Certification
eMoney AdvisorAug, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Federal Reserve Challenge UW-Madison
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Communications
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Aug 2022 - Present
Manage all communication of relevant club information to members in a timely fashion. Created a new website to present student organization professionally to external stakeholders. Maintain contact with alumni and department leadership.
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Junior Research Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Present
Conducting research on monetary policy and financial markets in preparation for College Fed Challenge.
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Cargill
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Commodity Trading Intern
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Aggregated and analyzed trades from prior three crop years using Python and internal systems to identify inefficiencies and opportunities in the physical Soybean Meal market. Employed fundamental and technical analysis methods in trading simulator challenge to take short and long positions on agricultural commodity futures. Aided the physical execution of trades through cold calling truck carriers and negotiating freight rates. Distributed reporting on regional positions, price levels, and logistics using Excel.
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Direct Supply
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Procurement Services Intern
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May 2021 - Oct 2021
Worked on a summer long project with the goal of taking cost out of healthcare for senior living facilities. I aggregated and analyzed customer spend data to make product recommendations and to consolidate purchasing. I used SQL, Excel, and plenty of collaboration with coworkers in order to deliver valuable insights.
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Operations Intern
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Jun 2018 - May 2021
Supported the Vendor Manager team and assisted with order fulfillment tasks and customer service requests. I acted as a liaison between customers and vendors and helped resolve any issues that arose after an order was placed. I was the primary point of contact for a group of vendors and coordinated all communication in order to guide issues to resolution.
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Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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2021 FPA Virtual Extern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Received in-depth training in various areas such as investment planning, tax planning, and estate planning. Utilized financial software such as eMoney, Morningstar Advisor Workspace and TD Ameritrade Educational Center. Saw firsthand what comprehensive financial planning looks like by sitting in on client meetings and working through tasks such as portfolio rebalancing and cash flow analysis. Received in-depth training in various areas such as investment planning, tax planning, and estate planning. Utilized financial software such as eMoney, Morningstar Advisor Workspace and TD Ameritrade Educational Center. Saw firsthand what comprehensive financial planning looks like by sitting in on client meetings and working through tasks such as portfolio rebalancing and cash flow analysis.
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Soccer World
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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May 2016 - Jun 2018
I performed many duties for a retail soccer store. I assisted customers with browsing and purchasing merchandise, I kept records of transactions and inventory, audited invoices, and helped coordinate team uniform sales. I also trained new employees and was responsible for store opening and closing procedures. I performed many duties for a retail soccer store. I assisted customers with browsing and purchasing merchandise, I kept records of transactions and inventory, audited invoices, and helped coordinate team uniform sales. I also trained new employees and was responsible for store opening and closing procedures.
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Education
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2019 - 2024
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics -
2015 - 2019
Wauwatosa East High School
High School Diploma
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