Curriculum Vitae
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-oriented Investment Analyst with expertise in institutional portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment research. Demonstrates advanced analytical proficiency in evaluating external managers, conducting quantitative and qualitative due diligence, and developing risk and performance analytics to inform strategic decisions. Skilled in constructing portfolio dashboards, integrating multi-source data, and supporting endowment governance through rigorous reporting and analysis. A disciplined and detail-oriented professional with a background in military intelligence and financial analysis, committed to advancing the University’s mission through prudent investment management and data-driven insight.
EDUCATION
Creighton University, Heider College of Business, Omaha, NE May 2026
(In-Progress) Master of Business Administration - MBA
Creighton University, Heider College of Business, Omaha, NE May 2025
M.S. in Investment Management & Financial Analysis
Creighton University, Heider College of Business, Omaha, NE May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Finance | Concentration: Financial Analysis | Sub-Concentration: Economics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Investment Analyst, University of Nebraska Foundation, Omaha, NE August 2025 – Present
· Conduct quantitative and qualitative due diligence on external investment managers across public and private markets, evaluating performance drivers, risk exposures, and alignment with the Foundation’s long-term objectives.
· Develop portfolio analytics, including asset allocation models, risk attribution, and scenario analyses to support the Investment Committee’s strategic and tactical decision-making.
· Build and maintain internal dashboards and performance reports to monitor portfolio-level metrics such as volatility, liquidity, and Value at Risk (VaR), integrating data from multiple custodial and manager sources.
· Collaborate with senior investment staff on asset allocation reviews, manager selection, and capital market assumptions to optimize the Foundation’s diversified $4 billion endowment portfolio in support of the University’s mission.
Financial Analyst, Creighton University, Omaha, NE May 2023 – August 2025
· Manage financial operations across 4 university colleges with a combined budget nearing $100 million, including salary monitoring, budget creation, transaction oversight, and monthly financial reporting.
· Ensure fiscal discipline by monitoring expenditures against budget targets and proactively developing customized, user-friendly financial reports tailored to deans, department chairs, and other academic leaders.
· Serve as the liaison between the dean’s office, departmental units, the endowment office, and financial aid, ensuring strategic fund allocation to support academic delivery and student services.
· Build dynamic financial dashboards to provide actionable insights, enhance transparency, and support data-driven decision-making at the college and departmental levels.
· Design and implement operational efficiency tools—including task systems, approval workflows, and report automation—to streamline administrative processes and increase team productivity.
Equity Research Analyst, Creighton University, Omaha, NE Aug. 2022 – Dec. 2022
· Associated with Creighton University’s prestigious FIN 425 Securities Analysis & Portfolio Management Class
· Created, maintained, and analyzed earnings, valuation, and industrial models for 10 companies within the Industrial sector
· Utilized statistical, data-oriented research methods to compile reports to present to leadership
· Maintained constant coverage of industry-related news, trends, and developments
Financial Analyst Intern, Peraton, USSTRATCOM ITCC II, Offutt AFB, NE Jun. 2022 – Jan. 2023
· Analyzed project variances and developed financial reports for IDIQ task orders ranging from $100K to multi-million-dollar initiatives.
· Created and presented procurement and financial data to stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
· Collaborated with program managers and cost account managers to address cost-related issues and improve budget accuracy.
· Streamlined internal procedures and training processes, enhancing team efficiency and data reporting standards
All-Source Intelligence Analyst, USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2020
· Implemented a battalion SharePoint site that enhanced IC access to disseminated products and analyst networking opportunities
· Developed training missions and coached a small team of 3-4 members daily to ensure organizational readiness and ability
· Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of open-source information, identifying trends and patterns to support strategic decisions
Aviation All-Source Intelligence Analyst, USMC, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 2016 – Nov. 2019
· Led diverse teams of Marines in accomplishing complex tasks, including producing multi-faceted briefs used to inform Commanding Officers/Generals on strategic decisions
· Assembled quantitative and qualitative intelligence that shaped over 50 days and long-term projects concerning significant geopolitical events, military capabilities, and mission processes
· Studied and utilized data mining techniques across multiple programs to provide technical intelligence support to forward-deployed Marines during a bilateral military exercise
· Utilized intelligence software on classified networks, including SIPR and JWICS, to build over 900 analysis products disseminated among the intelligence community in the theater of operations: the Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe
SKILLS
· Analytic Research, Data Mining, Public Speaking, Financial Skills, Business Writing, Critical Thinking Ability, Data Analysis, Team Oriented, Product Driven, Fast Learning Ability
· Working knowledge of Power Bi, R, Tableau
· Advanced working knowledge of Office 365, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook, Bloomberg Financial Software
CERTIFICATIONS
· IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (In-Progress)
· Microsoft Python Development with Pandas & Matplotlib Professional Certificate (In-Progress)
HONORS & LEADERSHIP
· Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility, Creighton University, Omaha, NE Aug. 2021 – Jan. 2022
· Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program, Creighton University, Omaha, NE Aug. 2021 – Jan. 2022
· Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC Nov. 2020
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Big Brother Big Sister, Omaha, NE | High School Mentor Sept. 2023 – August 2025
American Red Cross, Omaha, NE
· Disaster Action Team Service Associate Mar. 2021 – Present
· Blood Donor Ambassador Aug. 2015 - Present
· Disaster Program Specialist Partner Volunteer (Leadership Role) Jul. 2021 – Mar. 2022
Team Rubicon, Omaha, NE | General Disaster Relief Volunteer Mar. 2021 - Present
Service Organization, Okinawa, Japan | Center Representative Jan. 2018 – Nov. 2019