William B.

Merrell
910 N 300 W Apt B3 973.727.7554
Logan, Utah 84321 wbmerrell@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Utah State University, Logan, Utah 2005-Present
 Bachelor of Science, May 2010
 Majors: Finance & Economics, Minor: Personal Financial Planning
 Cumulative GPA: 3.37
Randolph High School, Randolph, New Jersey 2001-2005
 Honors graduate; completed 12 Honors/AP courses totaling 20 college credits.
 Achieved 99th percentile on ACT (32) as a sophomore (1450 SAT equivalent).

LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS

 Philanthropy Chairman, Sigma Chi Fraternity
 Raised over 10k for the Children’s Miracle Network and Huntsman Cancer Institute.
 Developed weekly service program at a local retirement home.
 Scholarship Chairman, Sigma Chi Fraternity
 Initiated study programs that ultimately increased chapter GPA by 16% over a one year period.
 Treasurer, ASUSU Elections Committee
 Ensured proper funding and record keeping of election events.
 Audited candidates to ensure they stayed under specified budget.
 Vice President, Finance and Investment Club
 Developed tools, including investment simulation, to help members increase their financial knowledge.
 Contacted finance executives to speak at club meetings.
 Scholar Athlete of the Year, Randolph High School
 AP Scholar with Honor Award, College Board
 Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America

WORK EXPERIENCE
Hefren-Tillotson, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Fall 2008
Intern, Investment Advisory Group
 Studied research reports to develop financial forecasts for stocks being evaluated for the company’s focus list.
 Developed stock screen using quantitative factors to guide portfolio analysis and investments.
 Organized and updated client portfolio data, reconciled accounts, and prepared performance reports.

Utah State University, Logan, Utah September 2006-Present

Technical Facilitator, Distance Education
 Coordinate satellite and IP feeds of classes originating at main campus and broadcast to 20 locations statewide.
 Train professors in operation of equipment and troubleshoot both locally and remotely.

IMG, Lexington, Kentucky Summer 2009

Intern, Sales and Sponsorships
 Laid groundwork for international advertising opportunities for Courier Magazine, a market which had
previously not been penetrated.
 Made sales calls to potential clients and developed corporate client base within three different divisions.

Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Summer 2007

Intern, Corporate Sales
 Coordinated contracts for corporate sponsors and executed commitments to the sponsors. Also created sponsor
presentations highlighting partnership achievements and potential sponsorship opportunities.
 Coordinated PR events, player appearances, and fan events throughout the season.
 Directed ad placement in On Deck, the official magazine of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh’s NBC Affiliate), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Summer 2007

Intern, Sports Broadcasting
 Chose game highlights that would fit within newscast segments.
 Assisted anchor in developing script and informed anchor on context of highlights.

Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Summer 2006

Intern, Government Relations
 Assisted in creation of corporate Political Action Committee (PAC).
 Met with key local, state, and national politicians to communicate Giant Eagle objectives and interests.