James Conley - Resume
James Conley
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26 Wildwood Road, Milton, MA 02186
EDUCATION
Boston College – Carroll School of Management, Chestnut Hill, MA May 2022
GPA: 3.94 (Dean’s List – First Honors)
Bachelor of Science in Management with a Concentration in Finance and Accounting; Minor in French
Coursework: Digital Technologies: Strategy and Use, Portico, Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, Business Statistics
Boston College High School, Dorchester, MA May 2018
GPA (Weighted, 4 Point Scale): 4.21 Unweighted: 3.72 (National Honor Society Inductee; Graduated with High Honors)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Popcart, Boston, MA
June 2019-Present
Data Analyst Intern
•Categorize an extensive inventory of products from Walmart, Amazon, and Target based on product type and size to efficiently expand Popcart’s catalogue 10% to 70,000 and counting.
•Characterize the state of customer carts and personalize push notifications to encourage users to finalize their purchase.
•Developed and tested complex SQL queries to standardize “Popcart Picks” ranking system, which generates the top 3 matches for user searches based on product similarity, price and size.
•Analyzed responses to user experience surveys to generate a profile of customer sentiment and preferences.
BC Dining Services, Chestnut Hill, MA September 2018-May 2019
Student Supervisor
•Served dinner to 150 students nightly in dining hall; effectively coordinated the preparation of 75 trays of pizza per hour during peak times and implemented a system for meal preparation that was more responsive to customer requests.
•Maintained cleanliness and order of the pizza-making station, while keeping food stocked and organized.
•Promoted to Student Supervisor due to outstanding work performance. Scheduled student breaks from shift to shift.
Wollaston Golf Club, Milton, MA
May 2017-August 2017; May 2018-August 2018
Cabana Employee
•Promptly processed up to 50 meal orders per shift and 125+ general requests from members mainly through the club’s POS computer system, occasionally diffusing stressful situations with customers.
•Interacted with management to facilitate strong teamwork and open communication.
•Adopted a more rigorous schedule due to maturity, efficiency and performance.
•Trained three new employees over the course of the summer on the day-to-day operations and responsibilities.
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
BC Portfolio Challenge, Chestnut Hill, MA
October 2018-March 2019
Club Member
•Worked within a team of 3 to manage a simulated investment portfolio, consisting of 16 equity and ETF positions.
•Diligently researched securities and market sentiment across industries, sectors and companies on a daily basis to bolster portfolio value and maintain risk balance using Boston College’s Bloomberg terminal.
•Ranked 14th amongst 30 portfolios in Sharpe Ratio (-0.12) and 8th in Alpha/Beta rankings (2.46% Alpha, Beta of 0.77).
Boston College Habitat for Humanity, Chestnut Hill, MA January 2019-Present
Club Member, Fundraising Committee
•Assist with both the construction of homes at sites in the Boston area and the operations of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
•Organize logistics for fundraising events such as volleyball tournaments and food service that have raised over $300 for the club.
•Contact local businesses and other campus organizations for donations and prizes for fundraising events.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
•Technical: Microsoft Word & Powerpoint Certified Specialist; Proficient in Excel, R, SQL and Google Sheets.
•Language: Proficient in French.
•Skills: Qualitative and quantitative research & analysis, attention to detail, patience with deliberate focus and a driven attitude.
•Interests: Active volunteer with the Boston College APPA Service Group and Rosie’s Place homeless shelter. Avid reader of 20th Century Modernist Literature. Enthusiastic New York Times Crossword Puzzle player. General member of the Boston College Investment Club and Boston College Model United Nations.
James Conley
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26 Wildwood Road, Milton, MA 02186
EDUCATION
Boston College – Carroll School of Management, Chestnut Hill, MA May 2022
GPA: 3.94 (Dean’s List – First Honors)
Bachelor of Science in Management with a Concentration in Finance and Accounting; Minor in French
Coursework: Digital Technologies: Strategy and Use, Portico, Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, Business Statistics
Boston College High School, Dorchester, MA May 2018
GPA (Weighted, 4 Point Scale): 4.21 Unweighted: 3.72 (National Honor Society Inductee; Graduated with High Honors)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Popcart, Boston, MA
June 2019-Present
Data Analyst Intern
•Categorize an extensive inventory of products from Walmart, Amazon, and Target based on product type and size to efficiently expand Popcart’s catalogue 10% to 70,000 and counting.
•Characterize the state of customer carts and personalize push notifications to encourage users to finalize their purchase.
•Developed and tested complex SQL queries to standardize “Popcart Picks” ranking system, which generates the top 3 matches for user searches based on product similarity, price and size.
•Analyzed responses to user experience surveys to generate a profile of customer sentiment and preferences.
BC Dining Services, Chestnut Hill, MA September 2018-May 2019
Student Supervisor
•Served dinner to 150 students nightly in dining hall; effectively coordinated the preparation of 75 trays of pizza per hour during peak times and implemented a system for meal preparation that was more responsive to customer requests.
•Maintained cleanliness and order of the pizza-making station, while keeping food stocked and organized.
•Promoted to Student Supervisor due to outstanding work performance. Scheduled student breaks from shift to shift.
Wollaston Golf Club, Milton, MA
May 2017-August 2017; May 2018-August 2018
Cabana Employee
•Promptly processed up to 50 meal orders per shift and 125+ general requests from members mainly through the club’s POS computer system, occasionally diffusing stressful situations with customers.
•Interacted with management to facilitate strong teamwork and open communication.
•Adopted a more rigorous schedule due to maturity, efficiency and performance.
•Trained three new employees over the course of the summer on the day-to-day operations and responsibilities.
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
BC Portfolio Challenge, Chestnut Hill, MA
October 2018-March 2019
Club Member
•Worked within a team of 3 to manage a simulated investment portfolio, consisting of 16 equity and ETF positions.
•Diligently researched securities and market sentiment across industries, sectors and companies on a daily basis to bolster portfolio value and maintain risk balance using Boston College’s Bloomberg terminal.
•Ranked 14th amongst 30 portfolios in Sharpe Ratio (-0.12) and 8th in Alpha/Beta rankings (2.46% Alpha, Beta of 0.77).
Boston College Habitat for Humanity, Chestnut Hill, MA January 2019-Present
Club Member, Fundraising Committee
•Assist with both the construction of homes at sites in the Boston area and the operations of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
•Organize logistics for fundraising events such as volleyball tournaments and food service that have raised over $300 for the club.
•Contact local businesses and other campus organizations for donations and prizes for fundraising events.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
•Technical: Microsoft Word & Powerpoint Certified Specialist; Proficient in Excel, R, SQL and Google Sheets.
•Language: Proficient in French.
•Skills: Qualitative and quantitative research & analysis, attention to detail, patience with deliberate focus and a driven attitude.
•Interests: Active volunteer with the Boston College APPA Service Group and Rosie’s Place homeless shelter. Avid reader of 20th Century Modernist Literature. Enthusiastic New York Times Crossword Puzzle player. General member of the Boston College Investment Club and Boston College Model United Nations.