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Brian D Hanks
Ann Arbor
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About Me

Second year MBA at the University of Michigan looking for a general management position in the Financial Services industry

Work History

  • Goldman Sachs
  • Private Wealth Associate
  • June 2009 to August 2009
  • • Identified 240 potential clients by researching assets of over 13,000 foundations.
    • Streamlined networking efforts of one advisory team by identifying and building workflow for top 20% most effective contacts.
    • Researched and prepared client presentation on supply/demand outlook for USD denominated debt and the implications for inflation.

  • Cain, Watters and Associates
  • Financial Analyst
  • April 2008 to August 2008
  • • Presented personalized investment and portfolio recommendations to clients reducing fee exposure 20% per client on average.
    • Analyzed clients' business financials and operations and presented recommendations including capital expenditures, corporate structures and breakeven analysis.
    • Communicated market commentary and analysis in both monthly newsletters and directly to clients.
    • Managed a marketing project for staff of clients that increased client retention 50%.

Education

  • University of Michigan
  • Masters of Business Administration MBA, Finance, General Management
  • 2008 - 2010
  • • Finance & General Management Emphasis
    • VP Finance Club and VP Investment Management Association
    • Fulbright-Ross 2009 Bulgaria Study Program
    • Peer Career Counselor
    • GMAT - 710

  • Brigham Young University
  • Business Management, Supply Chain / Operations
  • 1999 - 2006
  • • 3.51 GPA While Working 25-30 Hours Per Week
    • Recipient of Three Academic Scholarships