Dustin Pratt, CAIA
Family Office Advisor & Director of Private Capital at Elgethun Capital Management, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Mark Storm
I have known Dustin for about two and a half years. I had the great opportunity to have Dustin as my intern while I was the Branch Manager of Enrterprise Rent-A-Car. During his time with us Dustin was a leader in sales and a great assest to our office. During his internship Dustin attended multiple training sessions and also an award dinner for being top on the area matrix for sales. Dustin is a very hard worker with a fantastic attitude, he is quick to take on new tasks and also help others to make sure they doing their job correctly. Dustin is very motivated to be succesful and has all of the qualities to attain his goals. Mark Storm
Paul Wineman
I've known Dustin for over 2 1/2 years. I first got to know him through a fraternity event and since that time I recognize him to be both a leader and a positive influence in the lives of those who know him. Perseverance is the word that best characterizes Dustin. He knows what he wants and steadfastly pursues his aims and goals. He's not afraid to call upon others for help. He's a good listener and particularly skilled at putting himself into "the other party's shoes". He makes careful decisions after weighing all available options. He will not compromise ethics, integrity, honesty, or morality in pursuit of success. He's both a visionary and a manger. From knowing him during the time that I have, I've concluded that Dustin's ultimate goal in life is to make this world a better place because "he's been in it". Paul R. Wineman President Paul R. Wineman & Associates, Inc.
Mark Storm
I have known Dustin for about two and a half years. I had the great opportunity to have Dustin as my intern while I was the Branch Manager of Enrterprise Rent-A-Car. During his time with us Dustin was a leader in sales and a great assest to our office. During his internship Dustin attended multiple training sessions and also an award dinner for being top on the area matrix for sales. Dustin is a very hard worker with a fantastic attitude, he is quick to take on new tasks and also help others to make sure they doing their job correctly. Dustin is very motivated to be succesful and has all of the qualities to attain his goals. Mark Storm
Paul Wineman
I've known Dustin for over 2 1/2 years. I first got to know him through a fraternity event and since that time I recognize him to be both a leader and a positive influence in the lives of those who know him. Perseverance is the word that best characterizes Dustin. He knows what he wants and steadfastly pursues his aims and goals. He's not afraid to call upon others for help. He's a good listener and particularly skilled at putting himself into "the other party's shoes". He makes careful decisions after weighing all available options. He will not compromise ethics, integrity, honesty, or morality in pursuit of success. He's both a visionary and a manger. From knowing him during the time that I have, I've concluded that Dustin's ultimate goal in life is to make this world a better place because "he's been in it". Paul R. Wineman President Paul R. Wineman & Associates, Inc.
Mark Storm
I have known Dustin for about two and a half years. I had the great opportunity to have Dustin as my intern while I was the Branch Manager of Enrterprise Rent-A-Car. During his time with us Dustin was a leader in sales and a great assest to our office. During his internship Dustin attended multiple training sessions and also an award dinner for being top on the area matrix for sales. Dustin is a very hard worker with a fantastic attitude, he is quick to take on new tasks and also help others to make sure they doing their job correctly. Dustin is very motivated to be succesful and has all of the qualities to attain his goals. Mark Storm
Paul Wineman
I've known Dustin for over 2 1/2 years. I first got to know him through a fraternity event and since that time I recognize him to be both a leader and a positive influence in the lives of those who know him. Perseverance is the word that best characterizes Dustin. He knows what he wants and steadfastly pursues his aims and goals. He's not afraid to call upon others for help. He's a good listener and particularly skilled at putting himself into "the other party's shoes". He makes careful decisions after weighing all available options. He will not compromise ethics, integrity, honesty, or morality in pursuit of success. He's both a visionary and a manger. From knowing him during the time that I have, I've concluded that Dustin's ultimate goal in life is to make this world a better place because "he's been in it". Paul R. Wineman President Paul R. Wineman & Associates, Inc.
Mark Storm
I have known Dustin for about two and a half years. I had the great opportunity to have Dustin as my intern while I was the Branch Manager of Enrterprise Rent-A-Car. During his time with us Dustin was a leader in sales and a great assest to our office. During his internship Dustin attended multiple training sessions and also an award dinner for being top on the area matrix for sales. Dustin is a very hard worker with a fantastic attitude, he is quick to take on new tasks and also help others to make sure they doing their job correctly. Dustin is very motivated to be succesful and has all of the qualities to attain his goals. Mark Storm
Paul Wineman
I've known Dustin for over 2 1/2 years. I first got to know him through a fraternity event and since that time I recognize him to be both a leader and a positive influence in the lives of those who know him. Perseverance is the word that best characterizes Dustin. He knows what he wants and steadfastly pursues his aims and goals. He's not afraid to call upon others for help. He's a good listener and particularly skilled at putting himself into "the other party's shoes". He makes careful decisions after weighing all available options. He will not compromise ethics, integrity, honesty, or morality in pursuit of success. He's both a visionary and a manger. From knowing him during the time that I have, I've concluded that Dustin's ultimate goal in life is to make this world a better place because "he's been in it". Paul R. Wineman President Paul R. Wineman & Associates, Inc.
Credentials
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Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst
CAIA AssociationApr, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Elgethun Capital Management, Inc
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Office Advisor & Director of Private Capital
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Avalon Capital Group
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Portfolio Manager
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Dec 2017 - Oct 2023
• Manage Avalon and Waitt Foundation hedge fund, fixed income, cash, and credit portfolios• Oversee periodic public and private investment opportunities • Head up Avalon Internship program
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Portfolio Analyst
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
• Oversee and manage hedge fund holdings• Conduct due diligence on public and private global investment opportunities • Analyze new business ventures to determine feasibility of commercialization• Co-lead research analyst intern program
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Entrepreneur and Founder
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
• Vertically integrated eco-friendly apparel start-up company • Developed business plan, sourced suppliers, secured financing, negotiated contracts, launched website & utilize analytic tools for traffic analysis • Ecommerce: B2C Business Model Awards • 1) 1st in South Dakota’s Governor Rounds Giant Vision 2010 • 2) Vermillion Now! Grant Recipient • 3) 1st in USD Extraordinary Idea Competition • 4) 1 of 2 funding recipient of the N2Tec “Boot Camp” • Vertically integrated eco-friendly apparel start-up company • Developed business plan, sourced suppliers, secured financing, negotiated contracts, launched website & utilize analytic tools for traffic analysis • Ecommerce: B2C Business Model Awards • 1) 1st in South Dakota’s Governor Rounds Giant Vision 2010 • 2) Vermillion Now! Grant Recipient • 3) 1st in USD Extraordinary Idea Competition • 4) 1 of 2 funding recipient of the N2Tec “Boot Camp”
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The University of South Dakota
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
• Assisted in Entrepreneurship coursework • Developed and led Case Studies • Assisted in class activities • Assisted in Entrepreneurship coursework • Developed and led Case Studies • Assisted in class activities
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PREMIER Bankcard
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Collections Representative
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Feb 2003 - Apr 2010
Named "Top Gun" of training class Named Collector of the Month in May 2005 Rep I, II, III Named "Top Gun" of training class Named Collector of the Month in May 2005 Rep I, II, III
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President
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Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
• Managed 57 Employees • Raised $11,503 in donations (revenues) • Raised 14,528 Food Items (A 26 year record) o Set a 26 year record despite the absence of a 40 student class normally employed • Managed 57 Employees • Raised $11,503 in donations (revenues) • Raised 14,528 Food Items (A 26 year record) o Set a 26 year record despite the absence of a 40 student class normally employed
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The Roadhouse
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Food and Beverage Services
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Social Media Promoter/Marketer
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Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
• Orchestrated Facebook marketing campaign yielding 20% customer increases on featured nights • Analyze results of social media marketing • Orchestrated Facebook marketing campaign yielding 20% customer increases on featured nights • Analyze results of social media marketing
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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United States
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Real Estate
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Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Placed 1st among summer interns, and second among all non-management employees, in monthly performance matrix for July Attended additional training on inside and outside sales Helped branch Operating Group averages in Branch Sales and Customer Service EXPERIENCE Early Stage and Late Stage Collections Placed 1st among summer interns, and second among all non-management employees, in monthly performance matrix for July Attended additional training on inside and outside sales Helped branch Operating Group averages in Branch Sales and Customer Service EXPERIENCE Early Stage and Late Stage Collections
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The News
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Editor and Chief
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
- Started a second student newspaper - Overcame sales challenges of selling a product that didn't exist - Managed a team of 7 writers - Started a second student newspaper - Overcame sales challenges of selling a product that didn't exist - Managed a team of 7 writers
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Education
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2010 - 2011
The University of South Dakota
Master of Business Administration -
2005 - 2009
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management / Entrepreneurship
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