Work Experience

August 2023 - Present

I taught Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON:1200) for two semesters, instructing six discussion sections and engaging with over 200 undergraduate students. My responsibilities included leading weekly discussions to clarify key concepts, holding office hours to provide individualized support, and assisting with exam proctoring and grading weekly assignments. This experience honed my ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, foster student engagement, and manage time efficiently in a dynamic academic environment. 

800 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

June 2022 - August 2022

During the summer of 2022, I interned with Wells Fargo's Middle Market Credit team in Des Moines, IA. My responsibilities included reviewing client audits and assisting in drafting annual memos to assess financial health and creditworthiness. I updated pricing models to ensure accurate financial forecasts and created in-depth case studies on hypothetical clients, which I presented to senior team members. Additionally, I modeled prospective retail investor real estate deals, analyzing fair loan-to-value estimates to guide decision-making. 

I was selected to assist four adjunct professors in teaching Financial Information Technology (FIT) for one semester. In this role, I supported over 150 students across five classes by addressing in-class questions and guiding them through complex tasks, including Excel-based problem-solving, Monte Carlo simulations, and the FactSet research software. Additionally, I graded assignments with a focus on providing constructive feedback and held weekly office hours to offer individualized support. This experience enhanced my technical expertise, strengthened my ability to mentor students effectively, and deepened my knowledge of financial technology tools. 

Cambridge Investment Research, a broker-dealer based in Fairfield, IA, provided me with internship opportunities during the summers and winter from May 2020 through August 2021. During my first summer, I worked in the Operations department, where I enhanced webinar experiences for financial professionals and facilitated the transition of client records from the Pinnacle database to OnBase. In my second summer, I joined the Business Development department, focusing on creating marketing materials for recruiters and curating lists of prospective clients. Additionally, I developed a new roadmap for the company’s main client recruiting materials. 

Maui Jim, a manufacturer of high-end polarized sunglasses, employed me as a facilities technician for two summers and one winter. My primary responsibilities included maintaining the grounds and assisting with medium-scale construction projects. Notable projects I contributed to involved remodeling bathrooms, installing drainage lines, and renovating underground storm shelters. 

Kumon is a tutoring center that focuses on mathematics and reading for young students. I worked there for several summers during high school as a Teaching Assistant/Data Analyst. My responsibilities included grading homework and class assignments, assisting students with in-class tasks, and entering grades into the software system. Additionally, I generated individualized reports for parents on each student’s progress.