An ambitious and dynamic business professional with an expanding background in business administration and finance.

My journey into the business world began before I was a teenager, when a monetary gift from a relative sparked my curiosity towards investing and ignited aspirations of prosperity. Captivated by the market’s volatility and incredible opportunity, this investor was born.

Embracing my entrepreneurial drive and taking advantage of any opportunities to increase my personal net worth, I was soon constructing business plans that would allow me to profit from previous recreational hobbies. The most popular among these hobbies was music. Adopting and applying the fundamental business philosophy of an individual enjoying their occupation, I became the founder and sole proprietor of a disc jockey business. Earnings from local school and community events were retained and provided capital to continuously grow and expand the business in accordance with the original business plan that I had drafted, while a team of independent contractors was selected and managed to ensure efficient business operation and maximum profit.

Along the way, I also developed a keen understanding of emerging technologies and embraced their positive impact on small business, and I continue to improve my understanding of financial computer programs.

In addition to the profitable aspects of my disc jockey enterprise, I also used this early opportunity to give back to the community, in the form of donated services for various grass roots fundraisers and non-profit organizations.

I continued the expansion of that business for several years, before eventually directing my professional interests towards domestic and global financial markets.

Late in my teenage years, my leadership skills were recognized when I was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout for my achievements associated with the Boy Scouts of America. In conjunction with the award, I was also recognized by various organizations, including government and law enforcement, for the successful completion of my Eagle Scout project. My project included a 40-person workforce and over 250 man-hours in the re-design and renovation of a police academy’s weapons training facility. This experience demonstrated my wholehearted ability to undertake complicated tasks and validated the effectiveness of the leadership strategies I had employed.

Moreover, my experiences leading up to Eagle Scout helped to mold my sense of personal integrity and character in all business relationships.

I elected to pursue undergraduate studies in finance at the Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics, an AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited institution located in the heart of northern California’s wine country.

Not long after classes began, I was hired by the retail banking division of Wells Fargo Bank, where I received recognition from senior management for my superior customer service and sales ability throughout the duration of my employment. Working in the banking industry equipped me with a better understanding of consumers, thus improving my ability to analyze another market sector.

In the summer of 2010, I temporarily relocated to the greater Los Angeles area upon acceptance of a semester long internship with The Walt Disney Company. While interning, I gained work experience within the Store Operations division of the Disneyland Resort as well as attended collegiate level business and professional development courses designed by Disney executives. I also received recognition from Harvard Business School Publishing for completion of multiple certificate programs in areas such as “Business Acumen,” “Communication,” “Marketing” and “Strategy.”

My leadership abilities were further exemplified when I was elected President of the Sonoma State University Finance Club in the spring of 2011. I was concurrently appointed a member of the Sonoma State University Business and Economics Student Association (BESA) which coordinates all school operations on a student level.

In conjunction with my new leadership roles, I became a chartering member of a partnership between a local financial institution and my business school with the purpose of teaching financial literacy in high school classrooms.

In late 2011 I was appointed Chief Financial Officer of The Associated Students, Inc., a multi-million dollar auxiliary nonprofit public benefit corporation of Sonoma State University with the mission of facilitating and enhancing student life. In addition to being the principal advocate for nearly 10,000 students coordinating between administration, faculty and student leaders, I oversee and manage investment decisions on the corporation’s capital reserve fund.

I bring an ambitious and personable demeanor that illustrates my tremendous drive and passion for financial success. I couple this belief with a certainty that my extraordinary caliber of entrepreneurial, communication and leadership skills continue to be an asset on my business and financial journeys.

Armed with a growing arsenal of professional experience, I am continuing a lifelong pursuit of financial literacy with future aspirations of money management. I strive to achieve financial success for clients and myself, which ultimately brings freedom and independence.