anthony manna

Independent consultant working with BluShift Strategy as an analyst for financial and strategy workstreams. Trained by former consultants from 2 of the top 4 biggest consulting firms in the world, who lead the company. --Worked underneath lead financial consultant to organize and assess multiple years of financial data from over 40 properties for a commercial real estate company with over $1B in AUM. Assisted in creation of new financial management system and financial dashboard to inform management decisions on how to improve profitability. --Led market research project assessing competitive landscape and defining market position for a digital marketing agency. Worked with BluShift President to make strategic recommendations for the company based on our findings.

Focus on entrepreneurship, strategy and finance. Relevant courses include: -Entrepreneurial Finance -Corporate Strategy -AMES Business Model -Corporate Finance -Strategic Issues and Applications -Financial Strategy and Value Creation -Design and Sustainability -Design Thinking in Management -Commercialization and Intellectual Property Management -Mergers and Acquisitions

I learned all the basic tenets of customer service at this job, where I performed a variety of tasks including bussing, hosting, and serving. At this job I learned to put the customer first and be detail-oriented to properly maintain the varying expectations from customer to customer.

EDGE (Economic Development through Growth of Enterprises) is a nonprofit economic development organization based in Independence, OH. Summer Fellow acting as an independent consultant for a nanotechnology materials science company. -- Researched market potential for new, nano-engineered, expandable fracking proppant XOProp. Synthesized 10+ market reports, interviewed 7 industry experts, and identified 5 "proppant assessment" formulas used by customers to rank critical success factors in the industry. -- Built a comprehensive NPV model representing how a fracking driller would assess the profitablity of a well; designed to allow the client to analyze how their product would impact NPV at various price points. -- Used 3 separate methods for strategic analysis of the client's resources & capabilities to recommend a launch strategy. Prepared findings in a 44-page report, summarized in a 55-slide presentation to the company's top management executives.

* Signet Enterprises, the 4th largest Private Equity firm in Ohio, unites an entrepreneurial vision with the experience to turn opportunities into realities. With decades of experience, our principals provide highly specialized knowledge and expertise in distinct disciplines including real estate development, international initiatives, and mergers and acquisitions. Signet Enterprises includes Signet Development, Signet Ventures and Signet International. * Duties include: * Rotating among several departments in the organization, learning how a private equity firm runs * Developing a formula with investment bankers for assessing value in mergers & acquisitions * Prepared 2 pro forma financing requests that led to $800k & $1.75m in bank loans, respectively * Assisted in implementation of operations procedures for new, 178,000+SF wellness center * Supported ongoing relationship with University of Florida for opening of new $24m residence hall * Traveled to and met with Chinese companies in Shanghai/Beijing, learned about int'l business

* GradMatchers was a technology start-up venture focused on reducing search friction between colleges and students during the college application and enrollment process. * Duties included: * Gained experience pitching to multiple venture capitalists and investors * Structured deal with technology developers for price discount in exchange for ownership units * Facilitated completion of product validation, design, and development with minimal resources * Articulated vision successfully to prospects; received written letters of interest from 15 schools * Vast amount of learning and experience on the pitfalls of starting a technology company; can confidently say any future endeavor will be better positioned to succeed

* VeriPulse was a technology start-up venture for providing social media "intelligence" to businesses. * Duties included: * Authored pro forma business plan which led to raising >$400k in private investments * Coordinated administrative functions, such as legally establishing LLC & Operating Agreement * Assisted in development of product design, market entry strategy, and organizational structure * Gained highly valuable knowledge and experience about what NOT to do when starting a company

Financial Guard is an online investment manager that is reinventing the way individual investors receive and implement investment advice. Utilizing technology, we deliver professional, unbiased, transparent, and actionable investment advice to all investors (regardless of asset size) at a fixed price that is a fraction of what is available in the traditional financial services industry. Financial Advice at the Right Price, Finally! Institutional Account Manager focused on supporting and growing corporate relationships.

Elected as president for the 2011-12 school year. Re-elected for the 2012-2013 school year. Managed over 75 people and an annual budget of $300,000. Recipient of P.A.S.S. Award for Outstanding Character, 2012

Coaches' Award for Outstanding Character, St. Vincent-St. Mary baseball, 2009

The Dale Carnegie Course is a 12-week course that teaches promising individuals how to improve on several qualities that are key to a successful business career and a stress-free lifestyle. This effective communication training course helps attendees master the human relation skills demanded in today's tough business environment. Graduates have learned to strengthen interpersonal relationships, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. In addition, graduates have developed more effective communication skills and are better equipped to perform as a persuasive communicator, problem-solver and focused leader. Activities and Societies: 4x winner (from 10 opportunities) of the "Dale Carnegie Outstanding Performance" award for most outstanding speech, as voted by peers.

Activities and Societies: Founder of Public Speaking Club

Related courses included: Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to Communications Intro to Entrepreneurial Studies Entrepreneurial Studies: New Venture Creation

1 of 50 students selected from 6700 candidates for "First Year Leadership Initiative" Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta