Resume critique please - 2nd year internship

on my 2nd internship currently and looking for full time position, what do you guys think of my resume experience wise / format wise....

OBJECTIVE - Seeking a challenging position in a well established financial company where my finance education and past experience will have valuable application.

Bloomberg University Software - Fixed Income Essentials / Equity Essentials Certified
EDUCATION – William Paterson University, August 2007, Wayne, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Finance

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

The Gottesman Company – Lead M&A Research Analyst (November 09 – Present) New York, NY
• Manage due diligence process between a potential company and different buyers and respond to all inquiries.
• Locate seller opportunities through Cooperating Intermediary firms throughout North America.
• Lead a team of 4 interns in presentation and preparation of descriptive documents bringing forth information
about M&A clients: Sellers and Buyers which are used by potential deal partners.
• Draft presentations and track status of deals with potential buyers using Excel spreadsheets.
• Create market analysis showing favorable market trends in various industries using Excel Spreadsheets.
• Actively attend company-wide M&A meetings with prospective clients.
• Conduct financial due diligence of sales reports sales management reports.
• Contact prospective clients directly by telephone.

GenSecure Inc – Business Analyst Intern (June 09 – October 09) Jersey City, NJ
• Conducted industry and client research and analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Worked directly with senior client executives with the presentation of the finalized research project.
• Gathered and documented client's current business processes, people and technology capabilities and requirements.
• Designed and developed new business processes and capabilities.
• Developed communications, training and job aids to assist in change management activities

EchoStar – Assistant Sales Supervisor (July 07 – May 09) Pine Brook, NJ
• Sold company’s services to inbound callers over the telephone in a fast paced sales environment.
• Consistent PLATINUM performer in the enterprise for 4 consecutive months.
• Coached and evaluated team members on customer sales calls.
• Analyzed competitive product offerings in terms of features and benefits as well as price points.
• Conducted daily sales team meetings to keep the sales floor motivated and increased productivity.
• Performed new employee orientation
• Increased sales revenue by 15% quarterly.

Best Buy – Assistant Department Supervisor (October 03 – July 07) Paramus, NJ
• Prepared monthly business plan for the department.
• Training coordinator of new employees.
• Prepared a monthly business plan set to achieve monthly goals set for the department.
• Lead monthly meetings within the department regarding the progress of the business plan.
• Sold mobile electronics products and provided installation services.

Lindsey Enterprises - President and Co-founder (June 01 – July 03) Paramus, NJ
• Managed day to day operations of a seminar company generating annual revenues of around $90,000.
• Marketed and sold high volume seminar events throughout NY/NJ/CT area
• Managed all features of business, including client services, sales, accounts, employment and training.
• Developed comprehensive marketing strategies and business plans.
• Conducted day to day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepared and helped conduct seminar ticket sales events throughout various office locations.
• Balanced company’s daily records.
• Took large projects, broke them into smaller components, established plans and critical paths,
achieved incremental goals and delivered the project on time and at or below budget.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Software: Microsoft Office, CRSP financial software, Excel, Bloomberg Financial Software,
Pitchbook, Private Equity Database, Hoovers.
• Languages: Fluent in Russian.
ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• William Paterson University – Students for financial literacy (Personal Finance Instructor: September 06 – May 07)

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
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