Experience

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  Ned Davis Research, Inc.

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Business Analyst

    • Jun 2011 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

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  Merrill Lynch

  • Junior Analyst Intern

    • May 2010 - Aug 2010

    • Interned at one of the top 5 branches in the entire firm.• Assisted in identifying financial solutions for high net worth individuals, prepared and presented proposals to prospects and clients.• Researched various Alternative Investment strategies including: Hedge Funds, Managed Futures and Private Equity.• Set up prospective client events; I was personally responsible bringing in three new clients over the summer.

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  Landscaping

  • Founder and Owner

    • Mar 2004 - Sep 2009

    Founder and Owner- Osterville, MA 02655 Directed the business results, hiring and strategic direction of my Landscaping company. Managed a work crew of 5 employees.• Offered prospective clients yard services with a quality guarantee at rates slightly below the prevailing market. • Built referral business via networking through the Hyannis Business Association. • Personally handled all negotiations for custom work above and beyond established rates. • Made all business decisions regarding the purchase and lease of equipment. • Designed and distributed all marketing material used to attract and inform prospective customers. • Interviewed, hired and trained workforce as needed. • Coordinated daily work schedules, issued invoices, collected receivables and processed payments. • Managed the fall and spring business from Boston College, communicating with customers and directing employees