1. STEPHANIE LEANN DOWNEY
P.O. Box 97571, Durham, NC 27708 • (910) 691-8783 • stephanie.downey@duke.edu
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC Cumulative GPA- 3.63/4.00 Expected Graduation: May 2014
Major: Bachelor of Science in Economics, Certificate in Markets and Management
Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Finance, Financial Accounting
London School of Economics, London, England July-August 2012
Relevant Coursework: Strategic Management and E-Business in the Digital Age
WORK EXPERIENCE
Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace- Teaching Assistant August 2012- Present
• Instruct 15 students during weekly office hours and review sessions, grade coursework, and provide feedback
• Planned and advertised corporate sponsored debate on the ethics of fossil fuel use
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network- Financial Representative Intern May- July 2012
• Earned license as contracted Florida life (including variable annuity) and health insurance agent
• Stress-tested market volatility, inflation, taxes, and longevity to deliver high confidence financial plans
Wishberry, LLC- Business Development Intern July 2011- April 2012
• Worked directly with CEO to form ideas concerning website development and helped to oversee implementation
• Conducted market research, recommended alterations to product selection, and developed marketing tactics
Acción Emprendedora- Intern, Duke Engage, Santiago, Chile June- July 2011
• Selected for a fully-funded immersive summer of service focused upon poverty alleviation via one-on-one
economic strategy consulting, business education, and connection of Chileans to micro-finance organizations
• Analyzed and developed marketing plans, business education materials, and training to assist micro businesses
• Applied for 2 International Development Bank grants and developed yearly schedule for future grant applications
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Smart Woman Securities - Duke Chapter, President and Lead Co-Founder October 2010-Present
• Founded Duke chapter focused on providing extensive investment education to over 80 members through seminar
series, mentorship, investment presentations, and research teams
• Participated in J.P. Morgan Mentorship Launch Event, toured trading floor, and engaged analyst roundtable
• Manage recruiting, programming, fundraising marketing, accounting, and strategic planning
Duke Investment Club, Analyst September 2010-Present
• Perform fundamental analysis and Excel modeling (DCF and comparables) utilizing financial metrics
• Monitor portfolio holdings, perform stock presentations, and conduct stock analyses
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Active Member December 2010- August 2012
• Served as Professional VP (2011) and collaborated with Career Center to prepare professional training for chapter
• Engaged in Training the Street workshops, student-led forums, skill-building sessions, and guest speaker events
El Centro Hispano, Volunteer January-June 2011
• Tutored Spanish-speaking children in English and mathematics and translated school materials for parents
AWARDS AND HONORS
Business Today Conference, Participant November 2011
• Won case study competition, focused upon methods of promoting innovation and access to capital in the U.S.
• Engaged with Fortune 500 CEOs through executive seminars, recruiting receptions, and keynote addresses
Harvard University Women in Business Conference, Participant October 2011
• United with 30 leaders of top undergraduate women’s business organizations across North America
Other Honors
• Ranked 3rd out of 100 participants in Morgan Stanley Trading Game with 11% return, winning trading floor visit
• Finalist in Smart Woman Securities’ J.P. Morgan National Investment Competition, placing in top 5 of 42 teams
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Language: Conversational proficiency in Spanish
Computer Skills: Bloomberg Certified, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Interests: Fencing, snow and sand-skiing, American history, Latin American cuisine, and writing short stories