I'm a finance student at the University of Arizona and will join Barclays as an investment banking summer analyst in 2027.
Through valuation, M&A, and investment research, I've learned to take complex problems apart and explain what matters. This site shares some of that work, the experiences that shaped me, and the feedback I'm using to become a better teammate and leader as I begin my career and look ahead to an MBA.
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I grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, and moved across the country to study finance at the University of Arizona. I've gotten to work on real projects through internships in valuation and M&A, and my campus involvement has pushed me to become a better teammate and presenter. Outside of work and school, hockey and travel have been just as important to my story.
Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst · New York · Summer 2027
Financial Reporting Intern · Summer 2026
M&A Intern · 2025–Present
Financials Sector Analyst · Equity research and investment pitches
Selected as one of 12 sophomore associates
Professional fraternity · Mentorship and professional development
I grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona for school. My next stop will be Barcelona for study abroad, followed by New York for my Barclays internship in summer 2027.
Hockey, family, and growing up in Pennsylvania.
Finance, campus involvement, and new experiences at Arizona.
A chance to experience day-to-day life somewhere new.
My investment banking summer internship at Barclays.
I've spent a lot of time in net, and one thing that hasn't changed is how quickly a goalie has to move on after a mistake. There's usually another shot coming, and the team needs you to be ready.
Playing for so long taught me to handle pressure and take feedback seriously. I carry that into group projects and mock interviews with younger students. Doing your part matters, but so does helping everyone else improve.
Outside of hockey and finance, travel is something I really enjoy. I like getting out of my routine, seeing places I've never been, and experiencing somewhere different from home. I'm planning to study abroad in Barcelona, which will give me the opportunity to experience the city and its culture over an extended period of time.
I'm interested in pursuing an MBA after gaining more experience in finance. I enjoy digging into financial questions, but I also want to understand how decisions are made across a business and how good teams work together.
I hope to bring what I've learned from valuation, financial modeling, and investment research into an MBA classroom. Just as importantly, I want to learn from classmates with different backgrounds and get better at listening, making decisions, and helping others contribute.
I want to bring careful analysis, clear communication, and a willingness to learn from others to the teams I join. To understand how I work with others and continue developing, I compared my own communication-style assessment with a survey of five people who know me and three rounds of 360 team feedback. The results help me understand how my own view of myself compares with other people's experiences of working with me.
Choose a view to see how I assessed myself, how others described me, and what teammates observed over three rounds.
The assessment recorded proactivity of −1 and reactivity of −5. It describes my preference for structure, careful research, and accuracy. Those qualities help with financial analysis, but I also need to recognize when enough information is enough to decide.
Source: Self-Perception Inventory.
I described myself as Analytical, but four of five respondents selected Driver or Expressive. That contrast reminds me to think about how I come across, particularly when working with people who communicate differently.
Across three rounds of team feedback, I looked at ratings for quality of work, listening and responding, and engagement in meetings. The scores below show the results for each measure, side by side, so it is easier to see how they changed.
| What was evaluated | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of workMaximum score: 100 | 100/ 100 | 100/ 100 | 96.33/ 100 |
| Listening and respondingMaximum score: 4 | 3.75/ 4 | 4.00/ 4 | 4.00/ 4 |
| Engagement in meetingsMaximum score: 4 | 4.00/ 4 | 4.00/ 4 | 3.67/ 4 |
What I took from the feedback: My work quality scores stayed above 96 out of 100 in every round. Listening and responding increased from 3.75 to 4.00 out of 4, while meeting engagement was 3.67 out of 4 in the final round. I want to build on that foundation by continuing to involve teammates and communicate clearly.
My self-assessment reflected an analytical style, all five survey respondents described me as driven and a problem-solver, and my peer evaluations rated my work quality above 96 across three rounds. Those results reflect the preparation and follow-through I bring to projects.
I see myself as reserved and analytical, but four of five survey respondents described me as Driver or Expressive. My teammates have complimented my presentations and encouraged me to speak up sooner in unfamiliar groups. I am learning to adjust my communication to different audiences.
My teammates consistently rated my work highly, which was good to hear. Their comments were useful too. They gave me a perspective I don't get when I'm working alone: how I come across in group discussions and how I can make those conversations better.
Hear teammates' ideas before deciding how I think we should proceed.
Set clear responsibilities and checkpoints to keep everyone involved and on track.
Start with my recommendation and explain the strongest reasons behind it.
I want to be known as someone who's prepared, dependable, and open to other perspectives. The feedback has helped me see how to build on those qualities: continue doing careful analysis, invite input early, share responsibility, and communicate recommendations clearly. The projects on this site demonstrate my technical strengths, while these lessons reflect the kind of teammate and leader I'm working to become. I hope to bring both into my career and, eventually, an MBA classroom.
These are examples of the financial modeling, company research, and presentation work I've done. The first two were individual projects, while the Endowment Fund pitch was completed as part of a team.
I built this model to practice connecting financial statements, operating forecasts, and valuation. It includes historical results, projected financials, and assumptions that can be tested to see how they affect value. I chose it because it shows the careful financial analysis and attention to detail that my feedback consistently recognized.
I prepared this one-page transaction overview to explain an M&A deal clearly and concisely. I researched the companies, deal terms, and strategic rationale, then organized the findings so a reader could understand the key points quickly. It reflects the communication skills I am developing alongside my analytical work.
I worked with my fellow financials-sector analysts on a recommendation to buy Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group for the student-managed Endowment Fund. We examined the company, competitors, investment catalysts, and portfolio fit before presenting our view. This collaborative project shows how finance research becomes a team decision, not just an individual analysis.
In this video, I talk about hockey, my internships, and mentoring younger students. I discuss what those experiences taught me about taking feedback and understanding the reasoning behind an answer.
This is my current résumé, shown below as an image preview. Use the download button to save the original PDF.
