Age - 27
English male
BA Economics, minor Business Administration - 2.45 gpa from large US Public (Far to active with work and extracirruclar activites in undergrad, numerous failing grades)
Alternative transcript of 4 classes in math and finance all with A grades
Investment Management Certificate - all modules passed first time
Work experience:
Played two years of professional rugby in England after high school before being released and being offered a scholarship to an American university.
Small ($100m Rev) military contracting (New Orleans,LA) - firm during all 5 years of college as a junior financial analyst. Upon graduation I worked for a year as a Project Finance Analyst spending 3 months in Dubai and a further 3 in Afghanistan. I implemented new cost control systems within the company that went on to save $100k's. One of my references will be from the CEO who I have known personally since I started.
1.5 years - State Street Global Advisors (London) - Client Services Manager. Promoted from Associate 1 to Associate 2 after one year, part of a team that won an award within the company. I plan on getting a recommendation from my VP who I have worked closely on multiple projects with.
GMAT - 740 (Q51, V40)
Extracirriculars:
During University:
- Treasurer and player for the rugby club
- Started a foundation for my university rugby team, raising money to pay for scholarships for future players.
- Regular volunteer at an abused childrens home.
- Member of student government - mostly working on transportation system improvement around campus.
After University:
Founding member of two businesses (one in tech, one in vending solutions)
Coaching kids at an inner city rugby club
Mentor to an at risk teenager through a local organization
Random : Fluent French, intermeadiate German, first in my family to attend college.
I would be interested to hear what kind of schools you think would be a good target for me and whether further experience would significantly enhance my chances. I have had some great experiences from my work in Afghanistan and my short time in professional sports so I feel confident in that area. Sincere thanks for your time.
English male
BA Economics, minor Business Administration - 2.45 gpa from large US Public (Far to active with work and extracirruclar activites in undergrad, numerous failing grades)
Alternative transcript of 4 classes in math and finance all with A grades
Investment Management Certificate - all modules passed first time
Work experience:
Played two years of professional rugby in England after high school before being released and being offered a scholarship to an American university.
Small ($100m Rev) military contracting (New Orleans,LA) - firm during all 5 years of college as a junior financial analyst. Upon graduation I worked for a year as a Project Finance Analyst spending 3 months in Dubai and a further 3 in Afghanistan. I implemented new cost control systems within the company that went on to save $100k's. One of my references will be from the CEO who I have known personally since I started.
1.5 years - State Street Global Advisors (London) - Client Services Manager. Promoted from Associate 1 to Associate 2 after one year, part of a team that won an award within the company. I plan on getting a recommendation from my VP who I have worked closely on multiple projects with.
GMAT - 740 (Q51, V40)
Extracirriculars:
During University:
- Treasurer and player for the rugby club
- Started a foundation for my university rugby team, raising money to pay for scholarships for future players.
- Regular volunteer at an abused childrens home.
- Member of student government - mostly working on transportation system improvement around campus.
After University:
Founding member of two businesses (one in tech, one in vending solutions)
Coaching kids at an inner city rugby club
Mentor to an at risk teenager through a local organization
Random : Fluent French, intermeadiate German, first in my family to attend college.
I would be interested to hear what kind of schools you think would be a good target for me and whether further experience would significantly enhance my chances. I have had some great experiences from my work in Afghanistan and my short time in professional sports so I feel confident in that area. Sincere thanks for your time.
