Experience

Brevard Finance for Youth Inc.

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and President

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Brevard Finance for Youth is a organization, dedicated to empowering children with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve financial success in their future. Since March 2020, we have taught over 1500+ students about personal finance at 25 different Title-1 schools through in person and online events. Through our outreach efforts including social media, book publications, etc, we have reached individuals in 30+ states and are expanding across the United States. Brevard Finance for Youth is a organization, dedicated to empowering children with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve financial success in their future. Since March 2020, we have taught over 1500+ students about personal finance at 25 different Title-1 schools through in person and online events. Through our outreach efforts including social media, book publications, etc, we have reached individuals in 30+ states and are expanding across the United States.



Econometrics, ML, and Cognitive Psychology Researcher

• Independent Researcher

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  - Conducted independent research for the past three years on financial decision making. - Focused on the impact of celebrity endorsements on the artificial growth of cryptocurrencies using a multi-level latent class analysis (MLLCA) and software-based approach. - Utilized a surveying forecasting method with 796 participants, generating over 100,000 data points. - Conducted MLLCA analysis using R to investigate the relationship between personality and intelligence groupings… Show more - Conducted independent research for the past three years on financial decision making. - Focused on the impact of celebrity endorsements on the artificial growth of cryptocurrencies using a multi-level latent class analysis (MLLCA) and software-based approach. - Utilized a surveying forecasting method with 796 participants, generating over 100,000 data points. - Conducted MLLCA analysis using R to investigate the relationship between personality and intelligence groupings in relation to the purchase of worthless assets. - Developed two software programs: One program flagged Instagram posts utilizing the #cryptocurrency and identified pump-and- dump schemes based on like-to-comment ratio. Another program tracked cryptocurrency assets and identified points on movement charts to detect breaks past trend lines (RSI, Fibonacci Retracement, etc.). - Employed ARIMA modeling to assess future growth of digital assets. - Currently implementing a machine learning approach to incorporate psychological considerations and provide personalized risk recommendations for prospective investors. - Presented work at ISEF (2 times), HCURA, and am pending publication. Show less - Conducted independent research for the past three years on financial decision making. - Focused on the impact of celebrity endorsements on the artificial growth of cryptocurrencies using a multi-level latent class analysis (MLLCA) and software-based approach. - Utilized a surveying forecasting method with 796 participants, generating over 100,000 data points. - Conducted MLLCA analysis using R to investigate the relationship between personality and intelligence groupings… Show more - Conducted independent research for the past three years on financial decision making. - Focused on the impact of celebrity endorsements on the artificial growth of cryptocurrencies using a multi-level latent class analysis (MLLCA) and software-based approach. - Utilized a surveying forecasting method with 796 participants, generating over 100,000 data points. - Conducted MLLCA analysis using R to investigate the relationship between personality and intelligence groupings in relation to the purchase of worthless assets. - Developed two software programs: One program flagged Instagram posts utilizing the #cryptocurrency and identified pump-and- dump schemes based on like-to-comment ratio. Another program tracked cryptocurrency assets and identified points on movement charts to detect breaks past trend lines (RSI, Fibonacci Retracement, etc.). - Employed ARIMA modeling to assess future growth of digital assets. - Currently implementing a machine learning approach to incorporate psychological considerations and provide personalized risk recommendations for prospective investors. - Presented work at ISEF (2 times), HCURA, and am pending publication. Show less



Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Planning Intern

  • May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Summer Intern at BlackSands Wealth Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. Summer Intern at BlackSands Wealth Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial.



TEDx

• Speaker

  • Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Recently delivered a thought-provoking TED talk on the significance of financial literacy education and its growing importance in today's society. In my TED talk, I shed light on the challenges faced by young adults in understanding and managing their finances effectively. By sharing personal stories and insightful research, I emphasized the need for comprehensive financial education programs to equip individuals with the tools for financial success, independence, and security. Recently delivered a thought-provoking TED talk on the significance of financial literacy education and its growing importance in today's society. In my TED talk, I shed light on the challenges faced by young adults in understanding and managing their finances effectively. By sharing personal stories and insightful research, I emphasized the need for comprehensive financial education programs to equip individuals with the tools for financial success, independence, and security.



FashPad

• Online and Mail Order Retail

• CEO

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  Successfully raised capital and increased brand awareness for my sustainable clothing manufacturing company. Through collaborations with influencers on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, I have achieved over 2.3 million interactions and 20,000 website views. My efforts to promote sustainability have also been recognized by the international non-profit organization, Eyes on Youth, which has highlighted my work in inspiring others across the globe to make a positive impact on our planet. Successfully raised capital and increased brand awareness for my sustainable clothing manufacturing company. Through collaborations with influencers on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, I have achieved over 2.3 million interactions and 20,000 website views. My efforts to promote sustainability have also been recognized by the international non-profit organization, Eyes on Youth, which has highlighted my work in inspiring others across the globe to make a positive impact on our planet.