Nathaniel Rony Thomas Resume
Nathaniel Rony Thomas
1762 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322 • ------------ •------------
EDUCATION
Emory University College of Arts and Sciences Atlanta, GA Major: English (BA); Minor: Quantitative Sciences May 2022
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.0
Honors and Awards: Goizueta Business School Scholar: Full Tuition Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List Spring 2019 and 2020
Relevant Courses: Financial Accounting, Medieval Literature, Irish Literature, Linear Algebra, Intro to Statistical Computing, Calculus I, Intro to Scientific Methods, Renaissance Humanism Literature, Poetry
WORK EXPERIENCE
Palladium Registered Investment Advisors Norfolk, VA
Portfolio Management Intern Aug. 2020 - present
• Taking cornerstone classes to learn fundamentals of macroeconomic investment in preparation for portfolio-building
• Shadowing senior analyst to understand investment methods related to clients' preference and goal
757 Angels/757 Accelerate Norfolk, VA
Consulting and Research Analyst June 2020 – Aug. 2020
• Researched futurist/traditional economic development models, identified key metrics in entrepreneurial ecosystem health, and cross-analyzed local industry/tax layout with 10+ like regions to find gaps in Hampton Roads startup scene
• Worked with MBA students to create COVID-contingency plan to help startups retain funding in economic crises
• Created blueprints for Regional Entrepreneurial Advisory Board, structured and rostered to optimize efficiency and communication among startup support bodies; deliverable used by regional policy and business leaders
ReInvent Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA
Research and Data Analyst Intern July 2019 – Aug. 2019
• Researched features of renown megalopolitan regions to transform the Richmond-Hampton Roads into a recognized megaregion; research used by ReInvent Hampton Roads and GoVirginia leaders to form legislative agenda
• Strategized how to grow area commercially; made supporting report for placement of Electron-Ion Collider within Newport News, which included estimated economic impact of placement, as well as comparison to similar labs
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Emory Consult Your Community, Business Analyst Jan. 2020 – present
• Headed market expansion; created a flowchart sales-pitch to help Perennial Pop Co. secure wholesale distributors
• Conducted market analysis to find trends within Frozen Dessert Industry that fit the vegan, healthy profile of client’s popsicles; included trends and case comparisons of similar organic ice cream companies to augment sales pitch
• Developed narrative using literary elements to boost pitch’s conversion rate and leverage client’s founding story
Business Case Competition Team, Lead Member Sept. 2018 – present
• Recommended strategic improvements to Epic Games at market entry case; formed blueprints of a more inclusive and efficient job fair at event-planning and marketing case; proposed solutions to mitigate urban sprawl and pollution in Atlanta at city-wide sustainability case
• Conducted SWOT analysis to improve weaknesses and capitalize on strengths of proposals, wrote guiding narratives for all presentations, and designed slide decks with both PowerPoint and Slides
Emory Global China Summit, Associate Marketing Director, Chief Editor Oct. 2018 – May 2019
• Wrote majority of marketing email templates and social media postings to publicize the program to greater Atlanta
• Edited 30+ social media postings and emails written by other members of the group to guest speakers and Atlanta student body (Emory, Georgia Tech, G. State); ultimately led team to garner an audience of 600+ people
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Case Competitions: 1st in Deloitte x AKPsi Case, 2nd in Ascend x ECSA Case, 4th in GEEG Sustainability Case
Other Activities: Emory Chamber Choir, Emory Personal Trainer, Founder and CEO of First Expedition (LLC pending)
Skills: Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, Excel, PowerPoint, digital marketing, writing, public speaking, flower-pressing/gardening
Interests: 50’s and 60’s pop, European history, weightlifting, fantasy, anime, Cleveland sports teams, EPL soccer
Nathaniel Rony Thomas
1762 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322 • ------------ •------------
EDUCATION
Emory University College of Arts and Sciences Atlanta, GA Major: English (BA); Minor: Quantitative Sciences May 2022
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.0
Honors and Awards: Goizueta Business School Scholar: Full Tuition Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List Spring 2019 and 2020
Relevant Courses: Financial Accounting, Medieval Literature, Irish Literature, Linear Algebra, Intro to Statistical Computing, Calculus I, Intro to Scientific Methods, Renaissance Humanism Literature, Poetry
WORK EXPERIENCE
Palladium Registered Investment Advisors Norfolk, VA
Portfolio Management Intern Aug. 2020 - present
• Taking cornerstone classes to learn fundamentals of macroeconomic investment in preparation for portfolio-building
• Shadowing senior analyst to understand investment methods related to clients' preference and goal
757 Angels/757 Accelerate Norfolk, VA
Consulting and Research Analyst June 2020 – Aug. 2020
• Researched futurist/traditional economic development models, identified key metrics in entrepreneurial ecosystem health, and cross-analyzed local industry/tax layout with 10+ like regions to find gaps in Hampton Roads startup scene
• Worked with MBA students to create COVID-contingency plan to help startups retain funding in economic crises
• Created blueprints for Regional Entrepreneurial Advisory Board, structured and rostered to optimize efficiency and communication among startup support bodies; deliverable used by regional policy and business leaders
ReInvent Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA
Research and Data Analyst Intern July 2019 – Aug. 2019
• Researched features of renown megalopolitan regions to transform the Richmond-Hampton Roads into a recognized megaregion; research used by ReInvent Hampton Roads and GoVirginia leaders to form legislative agenda
• Strategized how to grow area commercially; made supporting report for placement of Electron-Ion Collider within Newport News, which included estimated economic impact of placement, as well as comparison to similar labs
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Emory Consult Your Community, Business Analyst Jan. 2020 – present
• Headed market expansion; created a flowchart sales-pitch to help Perennial Pop Co. secure wholesale distributors
• Conducted market analysis to find trends within Frozen Dessert Industry that fit the vegan, healthy profile of client’s popsicles; included trends and case comparisons of similar organic ice cream companies to augment sales pitch
• Developed narrative using literary elements to boost pitch’s conversion rate and leverage client’s founding story
Business Case Competition Team, Lead Member Sept. 2018 – present
• Recommended strategic improvements to Epic Games at market entry case; formed blueprints of a more inclusive and efficient job fair at event-planning and marketing case; proposed solutions to mitigate urban sprawl and pollution in Atlanta at city-wide sustainability case
• Conducted SWOT analysis to improve weaknesses and capitalize on strengths of proposals, wrote guiding narratives for all presentations, and designed slide decks with both PowerPoint and Slides
Emory Global China Summit, Associate Marketing Director, Chief Editor Oct. 2018 – May 2019
• Wrote majority of marketing email templates and social media postings to publicize the program to greater Atlanta
• Edited 30+ social media postings and emails written by other members of the group to guest speakers and Atlanta student body (Emory, Georgia Tech, G. State); ultimately led team to garner an audience of 600+ people
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Case Competitions: 1st in Deloitte x AKPsi Case, 2nd in Ascend x ECSA Case, 4th in GEEG Sustainability Case
Other Activities: Emory Chamber Choir, Emory Personal Trainer, Founder and CEO of First Expedition (LLC pending)
Skills: Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, Excel, PowerPoint, digital marketing, writing, public speaking, flower-pressing/gardening
Interests: 50’s and 60’s pop, European history, weightlifting, fantasy, anime, Cleveland sports teams, EPL soccer