1. James L. Cresce
jlcresce@vt.edu (703) 539-9252
University Address: Permanent Address:
1029 Strock Street 9611 Verveille Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060 Vienna, VA 22182
Education:
Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA Fall 2015 – Spring 2019
Pamplin College of Business – Double Major in Finance and Marketing
▪ Overall GPA: 3.87/4.00
▪ Dean’s List all semesters
Virginia Tech University Honors Program – Blacksburg, VA
▪ Marketing Independent Research Study; Assisted in research to determine how different online activities, such as social
media, impact consumers.
McLean High School – McLean, VA Fall 2011 – Spring 2015
▪ Varsity Baseball Captain - Junior and Senior Year
▪ Advanced Studies Diploma
Experience:
Deloitte Consulting LLP – Blacksburg, VA February 2016
Undergraduate Case Competition Participant
▪ Gained understanding of providing consulting services to business sector clients.
▪ Developed case study skills in an energetic, team environment.
▪ Crafted and presented a business-led strategy and solution to a panel of judges.
Sports Authority – Tysons, VA Summer 2016
Team Sports Sales Authority and Lead Cashier
▪ Oversaw management of Team Sports, Golf, Tennis, Fitness, Biking, and Outdoors departments.
▪ Worked as part of a team that increased sales while enhancing trust with a diverse customer base.
▪ Enhanced awareness of retail sector financial environment by processing purchase transactions.
Jud Tile, Ltd – Vienna, VA Summer 2016
Demolition Laborer
▪ Provided demolition services for a myriad of construction activities.
▪ Gained appreciation for the application of work safety codes in hazardous work environments.
Virginia Baseball Club – Merrifield, VA Summer 2015
Camp Instructor/Coach
▪ Held the responsibility for mentoring and instructing child athletes.
▪ Created individual training plans to maximize development of each camp attendee.
▪ Enhanced skills in prioritizing, organizing and executing multiple projects, drills and events.
Organization/School/Community Involvement
Scholarship Chair and Member – Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity.
Member – Virginia Tech Finance Club.
Member – Virginia Tech Real Estate Club.
Member – National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Team Participant – The Big Event at Virginia Tech community outreach program.
Team Participant – Fireman’s Challenge annual philanthropy event.
Team Participant – Virginia Tech Relay for Life Fundraiser.