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Alumni Profiles
Simran Mahan ’20
Finance Major, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor
Simran's Advice to Students
“Do what you actually enjoy doing, not what makes you the most money or what other people are telling you to do. Being happy at your job and enjoying your work should be a priority that can’t be compromised by what others think you should do. Follow your heart!”“Really take your time to explore different jobs and things that interest you! Consider what you want outside of work and if the career you are considering fits into what you want for your overall life.”
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Simran Mahan's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Women in Business President, APO Member, President’s Circle Member
Additional Activities: Diversity in the Workplace TA, Corporate Valuation & Credit Analysis Mentor in Mentorship Program
Sophomore Summer Internship
TEGNA, Tysons, VA, Corporate Finance Intern
Junior Summer Internship
Goldman Sachs, New York, NY, Multi-Asset Solutions in Asset Management
Current Position
Goldman Sachs, New York, NY, Analyst in Asset Management“I was offered a return offer after my junior internship with the company, and accepted as I loved my team and would be able to learn and develop technical skills that I wished to build on.”
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Johnny Mickens IV ’14
Accounting Major
Johnny's Advice to Students
“Do not feel the need to go into industries that have well-defined career paths. These can be helpful if you know what you want your career to look like, but I enjoyed going smaller and getting a broader role right out of school.”
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Johnny Mickens' Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Black Students Organization and African American Male Coalition
Additional Activities: Tour Guide
Sophomore Summer Internship
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Corporate Accounting
Junior Summer Internship
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Corporate Accounting
First Job
Risk Analyst at Markit in New York
Second Job
Risk Management Specialist at IHS Markit
“Joined IHS Markit to expand my scope, promotion, and growth. I was presented an opportunity to learn about Energy and Automotive markets via IHS merger.”
Current Position
Associate Director of Risk Management at IHS Markit
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Rick Hartmann III ’08
Government Major
Rick's Advice to Students
“Enjoy what you do first. You have to enjoy your job and the people you are working with otherwise it will be increasingly difficult to grow and find fulfillment.”“Look around at the people currently working in that career path. Are they similar to you? Do their interests align with yours? Ultimately, you need to find people whom are generous with their time as success does not occur in a vacuum.”
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Rick Hartmann III's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Student Alumni Council Treasurer, Student Alumni Council Chairman
Additional Activities: Resident Assistant
Sophomore Summer Internship
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, Malvern, PA, Government Affairs
Junior Summer Internship
Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia, PA, Member Services Department
First Job
Gen Re, Philadelphia, PA, Global Property Facultative“Gen Re was known in the industry for having one of the best training programs and was a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Furthermore, Gen Re offered me the opportunity to balance my day-to-day activities between underwriter / risk assessment as well as networking with insurance company clients.”
Second Job
Guy Carpenter, Philadelphia, PA, North America Treaty Broking“Guy Carpenter offered me the opportunity to expand my core competencies, broaden my relationships within the reinsurance and insurance industry with sectors that I necessarily may not have been exposed to at my prior employer. Furthermore, Guy Carpenter has a tremendous amount of analytical tools and offerings for which to deploy and help insurance companies grow their business.”
Graduate School
Associate in Reinsurance“Increased networking opportunities and further establish my credibility in the insurance industry”
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Jason Lee ’19
Finance Major, Marketing Concentration, Psychology Minor
Jason's Advice to Students
“Talk to alumni and other people in careers you are thinking out – understand what they do day to day and what they like / dislike.”“Be exhaustive in your search. There are many careers beyond the typical / popular entry level careers that offer similar learning opportunities.”
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Jason Lee's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Consulting Club, Finance Academy
Sophomore Summer Internship
IBM, New York, NY, Financial Analyst
Junior Summer Internship
EY, New York, NY, Business Advisory Practice (BAP)
Current Position
LEK Consulting, San Francisco, CA, Consulting“I wanted to learn how different business models work in a fast pace environment, focusing on identifying strategic opportunities within industries”
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Jack Spencer ’21
Finance Major & Business Analytics Minor
Jack's Advice to Students
“Get involved with the clubs on campus. The Finance Academy and other Boehly Center clubs are great resources for learning about different industries.”“Talk to alumni that are currently in the field that interests you. They will be able to provide you with a better sense of what the day to day looks like, allowing you to make a more informed career decision.”
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Jack Spencer's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: The Crimdell Small Business Network Associate Managing Director, Consulting Club President, Finance Academy Vice President, Sigma Pi Fraternity Vice President
Sophomore Summer Internship
Comcast, Philadelphia, PA, Global Risk Management
Junior Summer Internship
West Monroe Partners, New York, NY, Financial Services Consulting
First Job
West Monroe Partners, New York, NY, Financial Services Consulting“I chose West Monroe because of the people. I realized early on that a big part of your career success and happiness is determined by the individuals you spend your time with. Throughout the interview process and during my time as an intern it became apparent that West Monroe had a supportive culture that would allow me to succeed.”
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Neal Chhabra ’14
Finance & Government Major
Neal's Advice to Students
“Speak to as many alums as possible to understand the roles, responsibilities, career paths, and nuances of those industries. The best way to impress people in the industry is to be educated on it and the best way to learn is by speaking to people who work in it.”
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Neal Chhabra's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: VP of Finance Academy, Model United Nations Team, International Relations Club, Student Assembly and South Asian Student Association
Additional Activities: CFA Investment Research Challenge
Sophomore Summer Internship
S&P Global Indices in New York City
Junior Summer Internship
Deutsche Bank – TMT Investment Banking in New York City
First Job
Deutsche Bank – M&A within Investment Bank – NYC
Second Job
Morgan Stanley – M&A within Investment Bank – NYC
Third Job
CVC Capital Partners – Private Equity – NYC
Current Role
2nd Year MBA Students at Stanford Graduate School of Business – 2019-2021
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Amanda Lutick ’16
English & Finance Major, International Concentration
Amanda's Advice to Students
“Authentically pursue your passions, seek out mentorship from more senior students, professors and alumni and test the waters with a variety professional experiences while you’re still at William & Mary.”“Don’t limit yourself to the set career paths you think are available to you.”
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Amanda Lutick's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Chi Omega, Women in Business, The Flat Hat
Additional Activities: Senior Class Gift, Summer Study Abroad Programs in Budapest, Hungary and Cambridge, England
Sophomore Summer Internship
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., Congressional Intern
Junior Summer Internship
J.P. Morgan, New York, NY, Investment Bank Summer Analyst
First Job
Lowenstein Sandler LLP, New York, NY, Associate Attorney
Second Job
Proskauer Rose LLP, New York, NY, Associate Attorney“I moved to Proskauer to focus my practice on private equity funds within the private investment funds space. I was also attracted to the firm for the opportunity to work on secondary transactions.”
Graduate School
JD at Vanderbilt University Law SchoolMS Finance at Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
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John Bracaglia ’14
Economics & Finance Major
John's Advice to Students
“Try to find ways to experiment in small chunks with different industries. This could mean interviewing for a different type of role and doing the prep work, finding an internship in a new field, or simply having a discovery conversation with an alum. I found it really helpful to explore investment banking, accounting, tech, investment management and more before making a career decision.”“If you’re unsure of what you want to do, finding a job that brings optionality can be very helpful. Eg. working in tech or consulting, you can do a lot of different things afterwards, which is helpful as you continue to explore and learn about your interests.”“W&M has a ton of fantastic resources for building your career. I was a heavy user of the Career Center and met with the Director on a biweekly basis. These resources are free to use — take advantage of them!”
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John Bracaglia's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Class of 2014 President, Sigma Pi Fraternity President, Financial Modeling Club President, Greek Life in the W&M Assembly Undersecretary, Inter-Fraternity Counsel Vice President
Sophomore Summer Internship
myCIO Wealth Partners, Philadelphia, PA, Analyst team
Junior Summer Internship
Google, Mountain View, CA, BOLD Intern in Finance Business Intelligence
First Job
Google, Mountain View, CA, YouTube gTech team“I had a fantastic summer experience at Google and was inspired by the range of products, as well as their innovations in machine learning. I also love music and have been a big fan of YouTube, so starting off in the data analysis side of the platform felt like a great fit.”
Second Job
Verily (Google[x] Life Sciences), South San Francisco, CA, Project Baseline team“I was really inspired by the intersection of healthcare, machine learning, and behavioral economics — Verily has a focus on all of these and felt like a great fit. I also loved the cutting-edge technologies and working with such innovative peers.”
Graduate School
Harvard Business School, MBA“I applied through the 2+2 program (deferred admissions program) as an undergrad. I loved the HBS general management approach and their focus on building leadership skills, which I felt would be really helpful as I started a tech company in the future.”
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Matt Cho ’17
Finance Major & Math Minor
Matt's Advice to Students
“Take a careful look at which coursework you genuinely were most excited by and naturally succeeded at. Then think about the opposite where you struggled or forced yourself to find interest in. Once you separate the two, work with professors and recent alumni to discuss further if the industry is a good fit.”
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Matt Cho's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Sigma Pi Fraternity, Finance Academy and Sports Business Club
Additional Activities: Campus Rec Staff and Volleyball (Men’s club and Varsity Women’s Practice)
Sophomore Summer Internship
W&M Boehly Center Research Assistant
Junior Summer Internship
KPMG – Credit Risk in Tysons Corner, Virginia
First Job
Risk/Merchant Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in New York
Current Position
Finance Team at Happify Health in New York
Additional Thoughts
“After 3+ years at Goldman Sachs in both a control side role and in a front-office facing role, I felt I had a very good perspective of various functions and ways of conducting business at an investment bank. I had a desire to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond and wanted to be closer to a product/mission.”
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Abbey Doski ’16
Finance Major & Psychology Minor
Abbey's Advice to Students
“Do the thing you love, always. If there’s a job you know you’re not crazy about but it’s attractive because of pay, status, etc. – don’t take it. You will only delay finding your right path. And take risks! None of them are as risky as they seem, and oftentimes the greatest failures turn into the best learnings and open doors to better things.”
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Abbey Doski's Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Club Volleyball, Delta Delta Delta, Finance Academy and Women in Business
Sophomore Summer Internship
Diamond Hill Capital Management Relationship Services Intern in Columbus, Ohio
Junior Summer Internship
Accenture Management Consulting Intern in Charlotte, North Carolina
First Job
Associate Consultant at Bain & Company in Atlanta
Graduate School
MBA at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Looking for more exposure to start-up companies
Current Position
Full-Time Consultant at Bain & Company
Part-Time CEO of DOSKI Building & RemodelingTook over Family business as various consulting experiences and MBA provided a great foundation
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Jake Lipman ’20
Finance & Economics Major
Jake's Advice to Students
“The best piece of advice I can give is to build up your personal rolodex of connections and networks to learn more about your industry of interest. A great place to start is the W&M network. Everyone is always more than willing to help young professionals / undergrads at W&M, and provide advice around the area of interest. Because W&M produces so many impressive professionals, odds are that there is a W&M alumni that is working in the industry of interest.”“Follow what is most interesting to you. Life is too short to be bored by your profession.”
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Jake Lipman's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Finance Academy Vice President, Investment Club Analyst, HOPE, Club Golf Secretary / Treasurer, Beta Theta Pi President
Additional Activities: Distinguish, Singapore / Hong Kong Study Abroad, Teaching Assistant (323), Library Assistant (McLeod Library),
Sophomore Summer Internship
Search Fund Accelerator, Boston, MA, VC / PE Team
Junior Summer Internship
Clearsight Advisors, Washington D.C., Investment Banking Summer Analyst in Tech / Professional Services Team
First Job
Clearsight Advisors, Washington D.C., Investment Banking Analyst in Tech / Professional Services Team“After interning at Clearsight, I couldn’t have been more pleased to accept my return offer. At Clearsight, you work with incredibly nice and smart colleagues, amazing entrepreneurs and clients, and learn so much about the world of finance in a short period of time. One of the best aspects about Clearsight is that even as a junior team member, you have nearly unlimited exposure to clients, and are consistently working with them to help them realize value for the business that they have spent a lot of time and effort building. To anyone considering investment banking, I’d highly recommend Clearsight.”
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Abigail Junior ’17
Finance Major & Marketing Concentration
Abigail's Advice to Students
“Don’t stress so much about finding the “perfect” job. Adjusting to your first role is a big step in itself and there’s a lot to gain from each experience. Understand what’s most important to you – it might be the work you’re performing on a daily basis, location, salary (which is OK!) or the impact you’re having on the world around you. Based on your priorities, you’ll be directed in one path and gain something valuable from that first role, whether it’s what you love, tolerate or hate. It’s all helpful feedback in what will be a long career.”
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Abigail Junior's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Smart Women Securities, Women in Business and Finance Academy
Additional Activities: Varsity Lacrosse
Junior Summer Internship
Business Advisor Program (Now called the Business Consulting Program)
First Job
Business Advisor Program at EY in NYC
Current Position
Product Manager at EY in NYC
“I feel that my opportunities for growth and training remain the strongest at EY and really love the people that I work with. On a daily basis, I am truly inspired by the people on my teams and am impressed by their drive with their professional and personal endeavors.”
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Alexandre Pouille ’10, ’11
BBA Accounting & MAcc Program
Alexandre's Advice to Students
“Be open and be humble to try new things.”
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Alexandre Pouille's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: W&M Television, Monitor Journal of International Studies, Mortar Board and Honors Society
Additional Activities: Tour Guide and Graduate Assistant
Sophomore Summer Internship
Verizon Communications, Internal Audit Intern in Northern Virginia
Junior Summer Internship
PWC, External Audit in Washington DC
First Job
Global Management Trainee at Anheuser-Busch InBev UK
Trained for 10 months
Stayed at AB InBev, transferred to Finance team
Current Position
Vice President of Finance
Leads Europe Finance Team to deliver outstanding stakeholder service
Additional Thoughts
“Join a company with a proven track record of lateral moves, between departments and countries. This will keep your career interesting and MUCH more well-rounded. Never be afraid to take a challenge – the worst thing that can happen is that you reset your career with another firm.”
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Ellen Longman ’19
Finance & Mathematics Major
Ellen's Advice to Students
“Be a student of your craft beyond completing schoolwork, try to follow news related to your field of interest, read relevant papers and books, and have discussions with alumni and peers.”
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Ellen Longman's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Debate Team, Conduct Honor Advisor Program, Club Cross Country, Women in Business and Finance Academy
Additional Activities: Teaching and Research Assistant
Sophomore Summer Internship
Credit Suisse, Investment Banking in New York City
Junior Summer Internship
Federal Reserve Bank, Division of Research & Statistics in New York City
First Job
Division of Research & Statistics at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City
“An academic research role let me approach finance with the perfect blend of concrete statistical analysis, deep and creative thinking, and persuasive communication.”
Current Role
Senior Research Analyst at New York FED
Assisting the US Government’s expert on treasury market microstructure with his research
Additional Thoughts
“Dream big! And don’t force yourself into a life you won’t enjoy just because it seems practical. We have alumni working in everything from algorithmic trading to agricultural economics.”
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Ernest Benjamin ’00
Sociology Major
Ernest's Advice to Students
“Talk to people that work within your desired industry. This will be the best way to get an idea of how the industry operates and most people are more than willing to discuss. Also, read publications and listen to podcasts. Many of these are free and give you the ability to hear from industry experts at your leisure.”
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Ernest Benjamin's Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Alpha Psi Fraternity
Additional Activities: Varsity Football
First Job
CoStar Group in Bethesda, Maryland
Second Job
AMI Capital – Bethesda Maryland
AMI opened doors into the commercial Real Estate industry & provided opportunities for growth
Current Position
Commercial Mortgage Banker at Walker & Dunlop in Bethesda
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Laura Holden ’06
Finance Major & Economics Minor
Laura's Advice to Students
“Reach out to alums and also be open with friends and family with your aspiration. If you’re interested in Finance and the birth of private capital, read “The King of Capital.”
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Laura Holden's Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Chi Omega
Additional Activities: Varsity Lacrosse
Junior Summer Internship
Credo Capital Management
First Job
Associate at HSBC Global Banking – Investment Banking Division
Second Job
Investment Banking at Stephens Inc.
Switched into the Middle Market to get more exposure to M&A deal flow
Current Position
Director at Financo in NYC
Financo is a boutique branded Consumer-focused investment bank
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Michael Sapnar ’88
Economics Major & English Minor
Michael's Advice to Students
“Be open to all locations and all entry level positions.”
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Michael Sapnar's Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Theta Delta Chi
First Job
Continental Insurance in NYC
Second Job
Transatlantic Reinsurance in London
Graduate School
MBA in Finance from NYU
Current Position
CEO of a $6 Billion Dollar Reinsurance Company
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Scott Kelsey ’06, ’07
BBA & MAcc
Scott's Advice to Students
“Take as many interviews as you can – it’s a great way to practice and learn more about the respective company.”
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Scott Kelsey's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Young Life
Additional Activities: Men’s Soccer
Junior Summer Internship
KPMG, Commercial Audit in Washington DC
First Job
Commercial Audi, KPMG LLP, Washington DC
“What separated KPMG was the people I interacted with through the interview process. At every step, they were professional, but demonstrated priorities that matched my own – family first, community is important, etc.”
Current Position
In his 11 years with KPMG, Scott went from an Audit Associate, to a Senior Audit Manager and is now Managing Director.
Additional Thoughts
“Talk with professors, alumni, etc. to learn more. And don’t stress – you have your whole life ahead of you!”
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Varun Desai ’20
Economics Major & Math Minor
Varun's Advice to Students
“Start early and be structured about your career development.”
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Varun Desai's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Resident Assistant, Finance Academy, Research – STAIR Lab, and Afsana + Syndicate Dance
Sophomore Summer Internship
Ferguson Enterprises, Financial Analyst Intern in Newport News, Virginia
Junior Summer Internship
Goldman Sachs, Risk Division in New York City
Current Position
Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman in New York City helping Fortune 500 clients with their most pressing strategic issues.
Additional Thoughts
“I love the project-based nature of my work. It means that I’m doing something different and learning something new every day. One day it’s a cost analysis to compare different vendor partners, the next day it’s listening to pitches from fintech companies looking to partner with our client.”
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Trish Gorman ’16
Economics Major & Business Analytics Minor
Trish's Advice to Students
“Talk to people in that field and find out what the day to day is really like both first starting off and as you get some experience; would also ask what the path to ‘beyond entry level’ looks like, what are the typical durations people stay in that role, and what are some of the common exit opportunities. Would definitely ask that person why it is they went into whichever industry it is and why they are still in it (or perhaps switched)?”
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Trish Gorman's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Delta Delta Delta sorority
Additional Activities: Varsity Lacrosse and Econ Tutor
Sophomore Summer Internship
William & Mary Business Bootcamp through the Career Center
Junior Summer Internship
KeyBanc Capital Markets, Sales & Trading / Equity Research in New York City
First Job
Equity Sales & Trading at KeyBanc Capital Markets in New York
Second Job
Equity Research Associate at KeyBanc Capital Markets in Cleveland, Ohio
“I wanted to develop some of the more analytical skill sets involved with Equity Research and had maintained a good relationship with the Industrials team I had spent some time with during my summer internship and was lucky enough to be considered when there was an opening on their team.”
Current Position
AVP Equity Research (US Multi-Industry) at Barclays in NYC
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Andrew Weeks ’14
Finance Major & Economics Minor
Andrew's Advice to Students
“Be rigorous in your research – the best job for you is probably not the one that falls into your lap. Put in the work to really understand what jobs are out there and what they would look like from day-to-day, but also what trajectory they are likely sending your career on.”
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Andrew Weeks's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Mason Investment Club, Student Managed Investment Fund and Sigma Chi Fraternity
Additional Activities: CFA Investment Research Challenge
Junior Summer Internship
MFS Investment Management, Equity Research Division in Boston Massachusetts
First Job
Equity Research Division at MFA Investment Management Fund in Boston
Graduate School
MBA at University of Chicago Booth
“I felt like I wanted to take a step back, learn some stuff, meet some people, and hopefully find a job that put me on a better trajectory to accomplish my career goals.”
Current Position
US Growth Team at BlackRock in New York
“I wanted to find a place that really focused on one specific style of investing rather than the MFS model of supporting many different styles as an analyst.”
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Connie Waters ’08
Business Administration Major & Dance Minor
Connie's Advice to Students
“Be open minded. You won’t even know what wide range of jobs and career opportunities even exist.”
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Connie Waters' Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Additional Activities: Orchesis Dance Company & Pointe Blank Dance Company
First Job
Sales at 3D Paper Graphics in Chester, CT
Second Job
Securities Operations at UBS Investment Bank in London
Current Role
Equities IT Business Analyst/Project Manager at UBS Investment Bank
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Kwame Webb ’04
Finance Major & Hispanic Studies Minor
Kwame's Advice to Students
“Start exploring your career options as soon as possible.”
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Kwame Webb's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Alpha Kappa Psi and Project Phoenix
Additional Activities: Muscarelle Museum Volunteer, Entrepreneurial Business Plan competitions and DoG Street to Wall Street
Sophomore Summer Internship
INROADS Intern at Bank of America’s Consumer Bank in Washington DC
Junior Summer Internship
INROADS Intern at Bank of America’s Consumer Bank in Washington DC
First Job
Equity Research at T. Rowe Price in Washington DC
Graduate School
Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
“The MBA’s value came from some coursework, but more from expanding my personal and professional networks and experiences. It gave me an opportunity to explore private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.”
Second Job
Sell-Side equity research at Morningstar in Chicago
Current Position
Senior Portfolio Manager at Brown Capital Management in Baltimore
“BCM has allowed me to draw on the full breadth of my investment experience. As a relatively small and growing firm, I am also increasingly involved in the firm’s strategic decision making as I have become more senior in my career.”
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Arvin Nundloll ’17
MBA
Arvin's Advice to Students
“Don’t think too long term, careers and sectors change at a whim. Focus on getting comfortable in your tasks and maintain a strong network (doesn’t have to be large, just strong).”
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Arvin Nundloll's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
First Job
Rotational Leadership Program at Comcast NBCUniversal after W&M MBA Leadership Program
Current Role
Director of Advertising Strategy for Comcast Advertising
Additional Thoughts
“I pursued my MBA to pivot careers after a few years in the creative world.”
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Katherine Covino ’12
Accounting Major, Finance Concentration, History Minor
Katherine's Advice to Students
“Different industries attract different types of people – where do you fit in people wise when you meet professionals in different industries. I have found that people make or break your work experiences even if you are working on something fascinating.”“Don’t think you know everything about your favorite industry/career path in your early 20s. The unexpected challenges, opportunities, and offers are what can lead to great careers. I rarely find people who have a 5 year or 10 year plan that actually happened according to plan. It’s not going to be all figured out when you are applying for your first job post-W&M, and that is OK. Embrace the unexpected day by day. Versatility and resiliency can propel you regardless of industry or career.”
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Katherine Covino's Journey, Experience, & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Chi Omega Sorority, Club Lacrosse, Finance Academy Vice President
Additional Activities: Bone Marrow Drive
Sophomore Summer Internship
U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Inspector General Intern
Junior Summer Internship
Deloitte – Forensic Intern
First Job
Deloitte – Forensic Consultant“I loved my internship experience at Deloitte – the people I met, the clients we served, the summer project experience. So it was a no-brainer to accept when I received a full-time offer. I enjoyed forensic accounting/consulting – looking for unusual patterns, anomalies. It was the perfect blend of my favorite accounting class, audit, without the financial statement busy seasons.”
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Ari Singh ’95
Economics Major & Math Minor
Ari's Advice to Students
“If you want to enter equity research don’t be upset if your first job is on the sell-side. It is a great experience.”
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Ari Singh's Journey & Experience
W&M Activities
Clubs & Groups: Theta Delta Chi Fraternity & Club Lacrosse
Junior Summer Internship
US Treasury Department in Washington DC
First Job
Management Trainee at Circuit City in Richmond
Graduate School
MBA from NYU Stern
Second Job
Associate at Bank of America Securities in San Francisco and NYC
Current Position
Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Neuberger Berman in New York
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Karen Kuhlman Webb ’05
Business Administration Major
Karen's Advice to Students
“Be open to listen to anything. You don’t know everything out there, and something you originally thought you’d dislike might end up being your dream job.”
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Karen Kuhlman Webb's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Activities: Varsity Swimming & Diving
First Job
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Graduate School
Masters in Sports Administration at Xavier University
Second Job
Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation
Current Position
Field Deployment Specialist at Allstate
Additional Thoughts
“I accomplished a dream of working in Olympic Sports by being the National Team Manager of the U.S. Fencing Team. Ultimately, I switched industries and am now in financial services and have been a financial advisor, wholesaler, National Sales Desk Director and recruiter.”
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Adam Morrow ’12
MAcc with Taxation Concentration
Adam Morrow's Journey, Experience & Thoughts
W&M Activities
Activities: Commencement Policy Committee
First Job
International Tax at Ernst & Young in New York
Second Job
Relationship Manager at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in New York
“This is the job I really wanted, but I needed EY as a stepping stone.”
Current Position
Investment Consultant at Credit Suisse Private Bank in London
Continued education at University of Cambridge to earn a Master in Finance
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