1. Campus Address: Joseph Grazioso Permanent Address:
1006 S. Oak Street (773) 659-9777 4714 N. Chester Ave
Champaign, IL 61820 graziosojoe@gmail.com Chicago, IL 60656
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Economics with Business Minor GPA: 3.49/4.00
Honors: Illinois State Scholar, National Society Collegiate Scholars,
Dean’s List Fall 2015 (3.88/4.00)
Experience
Belmont Bank & Trust Chicago, IL
Accounting Intern May 2015-August 2015, December 2015-January 2016
Performed in-depth analysis and prepared pre and post purchase analysis for the Bank’s bond
portfolio, valued in excess of $85 million
Researched and compiled information to evaluate the Bank’s closest competitors and made
recommendations for improvements based on findings
Saved the Bank over $100,000 in taxes by compiling and analyzing loan apportionment data
Utilized excel and Cognos SQL databases to complete reconciliations, create income/expense pro
formas, and prepare both roll forwards and general ledger entries daily
Assisted in pulling together information in preparation of the Bank internal Audit
Trans-Lux Energy Corporation Chicago, IL
Intern December 2014-February 2015
Corroborated, input, and filtered more than 10,000 products in extensive company database
Shadowed executives on daily operations including customer interactions and negotiations
Observed business proposals, calls, purchase orders, contracts, and company marketing strategy
Student Dining and Residential Programs Department Champaign, IL
Information’s Manager August 2014-Present
Monitor operations and IT systems in real time of a “Leed Silver” 137,000 Sq/Ft facility
Address inquiries and conduct tours for parents and students relating to dining/housing services
Train and superintend 45 assistants regarding daily work procedures
Oriole Aquatics Facility Morton Grove, IL
Manager May 2010-August 2014
Executed accounting, payroll, inventory tasks, and management of over 40 employees
Resolved all customer service inquiries at the 500 person facility
Significantly aided in the grand-opening of brand-new, eight-million dollar facility
Leadership/Activities
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity – Gamma Zeta Chapter Urbana, IL
Head House Manager August 2014 – May 2015
Facilitated relations with the University and City of Urbana Building Safety Division to achieve a
passing grade on annual inspections for a 90 person/15,000 Sq/Ft Fraternity House
Hired and managed a team of subcontractors and suppliers to maintain operating functions
Oversaw spending allocations of the Fraternity’s annual $700,000 budget
Director of Philanthropy August 2013 - May 2014
Raised $15,000 in charitable donations, chiefly through motivation of undergraduate participation
Honed invaluable networking and fundraising experience
Association for Information Systems Consulting Group Champaign, IL
Active Member August 2015 - Present
Develop innovative solutions for businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area
Attend workshops to enhance communication, technological, and problem-solving skills
Economics Club/Chief Investing Group Champaign, IL
Active Member January 2014 – Present
Partake in speaking engagements with active Q&A forums led by industry leaders
Participate in hypothetical $100,000 stock portfolio competition each semester
Basic Certifications: Capital IQ, Excel, Rotman Interactive Trader, Bloomberg, Matlab, Crystal Ball,
Morningstar Direct, Moody’s KMV
Skills/Interests: Creative Writing, Microsoft Suite Innovation, Stock Market, Sports/Intramurals, Fantasy
Football, Latin