Tyler J. Smith is a senior at Miami University majoring in finance and entrepreneurship with a 3.96 GPA. He has studied abroad in Asia and completed an internship at Cleveland Research Company as an equity research analyst. Smith holds leadership roles in several business organizations on campus including the investment banking club and Pi Sigma Epsilon fraternity. He has won competitions for stock pitches and investment banking case studies. In addition, Smith has consulted for companies on new product strategies and fundraising events. Upon graduation, he intends to pursue a career in investment banking.

1. Tyler J. Smith
8575 Tamarack Trail | Chagrin Falls, Ohio | 44023
440-539-2250 | smithtj8@miamioh.edu
Education
Miami University, Farmer School of Business Expected Graduation December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.96, Major GPA: 4.0
 Earned President’s List honors and granted the FSB Honor Code Award
 Invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma and National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
 Awarded Edward and Mary Rue Shepherd merit-based scholarship
Pacific Rim Study Abroad Program (International Experience) Summer 2014
 Studied in multiple cities in China, South Korea, and Japan GPA: 4.0
 Obtained first-hand experience of Asian business practices, cultural norms, and customs
Related Experience
Equity Research Analyst (Cleveland Research Company, Cleveland, OH) May 2015 – August 2015
 Analyzed financials and earnings calls to track trends in profitability, business mix, and end market exposure
 Reported directly to the CEO as a member of the consumer team covering home centers and homebuilders
 Met with companies’ senior management, modeled financials, and provided insights to hedge fund clients
Training the Street September 2014
 Learned advanced Excel modeling practices, hotkeys, and valuation techniques in three half-day seminars
 Developed skills related to core valuation methodologies, M&A analysis, and LBO analysis
Miami University Investment Banking Club (MUIBC) September 2014 – Present
 Granted membership through competitive interview process with less than a 5% acceptance rate
 Provided coverage on airline industry group for weekly markets meetings
 Participated in periodic conference calls and seminars with industry professionals
Pi Sigma Epsilon Professional Business Fraternity (PSE) September 2012 – Present
 Selected from a pool of over 350 applicants for 1 of 25 available openings
 Lead and contributed to multiple consulting projects for companies such as Schneider Electric and Western & Southern Financial Group
 Elected to New Member Committee responsible for structuring the recruitment and interview process for prospective members
Relevant Case Competitions and Projects
William Blair Investment Banking Case Competition (Finalist) November 2014
 Performed in-depth analysis and valuation of a hypothetical, private company in order to find potential strategic and financial sponsors
 Conducted valuation methods including comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, accretion/dilution, and LBO analysis
Cleveland Research Company Stock Pitch Competition (Runner Up) October 2014
 Developed extensive analysis to develop an investment thesis and recommendation for Cytec Industries
 Executed valuation methods including segmented DCF and public comparables
J.P. Morgan Investment Banking Case Competition October 2014
 Executed in-depth analysis of Tyson Food’s takeover of Hillshire Brands
 Analyzed deal economics and company-specific metrics to determine an appropriate valuation of Hillshire Brands
 Performed multiple valuation methods including comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, accretion/dilution, and LBO
ConAgra Foods (Entrepreneurial Consulting Project) January 2014 – March 2014
 Contracted by ConAgra to research alternatives for marketing their portfolio of brands to millennial consumers
 Conducted extensive analytical research on consumer preferences, market conditions, and future growth opportunities
 Interviewed top industry professionals to gain further insight on the state of their business and anticipated challenges
 Developed and proposed new product strategy that was aligned with client’s financial and scalability specifications
Farmer School Golf Classic (Top annual fundraising event) September 2013 – Present
 Selected by the Dean’s Office to be a Co-Chair of the event
 Exceeded fundraising goal by 15% - 25% each year
 Managed financial, accounting, marketing, and logistical components of the event
Interests and Hobbies
 Automotive technology, personal portfolio management, skiing, golf, travel, reading
 Additional Finance Activities: CFA Level I candidate, Tutor for Miami University Finance 301 class, Bloomberg Market Sector Certified