Case Study On Vassar Investment Group

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Vassar Investment Group (VIG) Poughkeepsie, NY
Technology Sector Head Analyst Spring 2016-
• Use key metrics and market research in order to pitch cyclical and technology stocks for the group portfolio.
• Recruit and work with the other two club leaders to provide learning opportunities for new members.
• Working with the group to acquire organizational funding from the Vassar Student Association (VSA) in order to invest it and raise money for our school.

City Atlas New York, NY
Content Team Summer 2013
• Designed surveys in order to gauge damage done by Hurricane Sandy and guide effective relief strategies.
• Helped maintain a website and blog in connection with free and low-cost events throughout New York City; gained experience in marketing.

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