Josh Kennedy Finance Major & Customer Experience Specialist.

About Me Project-oriented Finance major with a passion for problem solving, client relationships and public speaking. Energetic and Innovative in a variety of sales, analytics and training roles. Experience throughout bachelors degree in equity research, portfolio management & data visualization. Rapidly adapt to new technologies and challenges. Education Bachelors Degree of Science, Finance University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Expected May 2014 CFA Institute Investment Research Challenge 2014 Researched Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH) and created an analyst-quality Equity Research Report. Presented recommendation to a panel of CFA holders. Placed 1st with Equity Research Report in Regional competition. Rebel Investment Group - Student Managed Fund 2013-2014 Financial Management Association 2013-2014 Deans List 2013 Startup Weekend 2013 Evolved seed-stage idea into a working and marketable product in 54 hours. Developed revenue model, marketing plan, and presented to investors for our team of 4. Honors Associates Degree of Business College of Southern Nevada - 2011 Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Deans List: 2010 & 2011 Relevant Professional Experience Business Specialist, Apple - Las Vegas, NV 2011 - Present B2B Sales, relationship and account management role in which I consult, train and engage internal and external customers on business solutions using Apple technology. Other responsibilities include coldcalling, facilitating consultation appointments, establishing terms accounts, leases and various credit products for SMB and delivering store and market-level presentations. Create and sustain relationships with local and national companies to inspire adoption of Apple technology. Establish terms accounts, leases and various credit products for SMBs. Develop and implement strategies to manage our 100-200 weekly leads. Design internal presentations and lead training on Apple business. Recognized for customer dedication internally by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Received business culture award: March 2012. Promoted to highest volume team in the market in August 2012. Delivered market presentations in 2013: iOS in Business and Spreadsheets on Mac and iOS Sales Associate, The Home Depot - Las Vegas, NV 2009-2011 Customer service role where the customer interactions required creative solutions, expert opinion and problem-solving skills. I was also responsible for visual merchandising, leading weekly workshops and engaging customers with our consumer credit specials. Named Sales Employee of the Month in 2010 and 2011 Led internal training events on department initiatives Created and managed purchase orders during peak season 2011 Contact Info (702) 265-4541 jtkennedy7@gmail.com www.joshtkennedy.com linkedin.com/jkennedy7 Fast Facts

3.7

Finance GPA

1st Place Six

CFA Institute Research Report Successful Equity Presentations

Deans List
Software Skills

2008,2010,2011 & 2013

Excel Mac OS X Certified Word Powerpoint iWork Certified Adobe Indesign iOS Certified Adobe Muse