Devon Shuster
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Food & Resource Economics August 2018- May 2020
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
Associates of Arts, Business Administration August 2016- April 2018
Santa Fe College | Gainesville, Florida
Associates of Arts, Business Administration August 2015-May 2016
Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Florida
Professional Experience
UBS Financial Services | Gainesville, Florida April 2018 – December 2018
Branch Analyst
• Researched all privately owned business within a 30-mile radius to discover their total assets, retirement accounts, and top executives in order to support advisor’s Financial Exit Planning business
• Tracked client and prospects’ assets to develop Microsoft Excel and Access databases for office use
• Interfaced closely with advisor team to understand the composition of UBS’ field operations, the markets, best practices with client interaction, and UBS’ firm structure and strategy
• Embraced advisor’s strategy of evaluating client needs, risk appetites, and time horizons to implement the best possible plan that will ensure their availability cash now and in the near and long term
Barnum Financial Group | Elmsford, New York June 2017- August 2017; December 2017- January 2018
Financial Analyst
• Worked closely with the team to develop portfolios and financial plans that best fit client needs
• Conducted thorough research into the markets and client profiles to develop and improve analytical skills
• Assisted in facilitating day to day operational activities of the office, including transferring paperwork into client portfolios via online data bases
• Collaborated with the marketing team to create a new official company website
The Forum Group | New York, New York June 2016 - August 2016
IT Recruitment Consultant
• Provided full service recruitment, from identifying qualified candidates, conducting behavioral interviewing to actual job placement
• Maximized interpersonal skills by managing the sales desk, sourcing new business, and connecting clients and hiring managers throughout staffing cycle
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their immediate and future requirements, what qualities make a strong and dependable candidate, and how best to regulate direction of recruitment efforts
• Developed expertise in accessing and navigating all job board and professional networking sites like LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, and Google Search, further understanding the benefits of the forums
• Enhanced professional and leadership skills through responsibility for all roles and orders pertaining IT
Leadership & Involvement
SMILE Mentoring Gainesville, FL
Mentor April 2019- June 2019
• Meet with local underprivileged students at Rawlings Elementary to offer help with school, offer advice, and establish positive influence in mentee’s life on a weekly basis throughout the school year
• Developed lasting relationship/mentorship with a student that has resulted in personal development and academic improvement
Skills, Interests & Service
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Access; Division II Collegiate Lacrosse (2015-16)
Interests: UF Real Estate Society; Varsity Lacrosse (3x) & Team Captain; Varsity Basketball (3x)
Service: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Philanthropies benefitting Toys for Tots & Wounded Warriors (x5); 2015 Special Olympics Volunteer; 3rd Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Assisted Living Home Volunteer
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Food & Resource Economics August 2018- May 2020
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida
Associates of Arts, Business Administration August 2016- April 2018
Santa Fe College | Gainesville, Florida
Associates of Arts, Business Administration August 2015-May 2016
Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Florida
Professional Experience
UBS Financial Services | Gainesville, Florida April 2018 – December 2018
Branch Analyst
• Researched all privately owned business within a 30-mile radius to discover their total assets, retirement accounts, and top executives in order to support advisor’s Financial Exit Planning business
• Tracked client and prospects’ assets to develop Microsoft Excel and Access databases for office use
• Interfaced closely with advisor team to understand the composition of UBS’ field operations, the markets, best practices with client interaction, and UBS’ firm structure and strategy
• Embraced advisor’s strategy of evaluating client needs, risk appetites, and time horizons to implement the best possible plan that will ensure their availability cash now and in the near and long term
Barnum Financial Group | Elmsford, New York June 2017- August 2017; December 2017- January 2018
Financial Analyst
• Worked closely with the team to develop portfolios and financial plans that best fit client needs
• Conducted thorough research into the markets and client profiles to develop and improve analytical skills
• Assisted in facilitating day to day operational activities of the office, including transferring paperwork into client portfolios via online data bases
• Collaborated with the marketing team to create a new official company website
The Forum Group | New York, New York June 2016 - August 2016
IT Recruitment Consultant
• Provided full service recruitment, from identifying qualified candidates, conducting behavioral interviewing to actual job placement
• Maximized interpersonal skills by managing the sales desk, sourcing new business, and connecting clients and hiring managers throughout staffing cycle
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their immediate and future requirements, what qualities make a strong and dependable candidate, and how best to regulate direction of recruitment efforts
• Developed expertise in accessing and navigating all job board and professional networking sites like LinkedIn, Dice, Monster, and Google Search, further understanding the benefits of the forums
• Enhanced professional and leadership skills through responsibility for all roles and orders pertaining IT
Leadership & Involvement
SMILE Mentoring Gainesville, FL
Mentor April 2019- June 2019
• Meet with local underprivileged students at Rawlings Elementary to offer help with school, offer advice, and establish positive influence in mentee’s life on a weekly basis throughout the school year
• Developed lasting relationship/mentorship with a student that has resulted in personal development and academic improvement
Skills, Interests & Service
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Access; Division II Collegiate Lacrosse (2015-16)
Interests: UF Real Estate Society; Varsity Lacrosse (3x) & Team Captain; Varsity Basketball (3x)
Service: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Philanthropies benefitting Toys for Tots & Wounded Warriors (x5); 2015 Special Olympics Volunteer; 3rd Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Assisted Living Home Volunteer