Roast my resume- Very non-target IB

Roast my resume-- I am just starting my senior year. I am at a very non-target school. No banks recruit, and no banks within 300 miles(think Wyoming, Montana). Applying to banks has been tough. I have networked a ton but have barely got 1 interviews set up. No alumni to talk with in the industry. I got a back office job for JPM in delaware, but I could not get any leads. My real problem is knowing people that can pass along my resume. Any thoughts? (I have taken out cities and names of companies besides JPM)

EDUCATION

University of College of Business and Economics
B.S. Accounting May 2018 GPA: 3.5/4.0

Dean’s List – College of Business and Economics
Davis Investment Group – Cyclical Sector Coordinator. Managed the energy and <abbr title="technology, media, telecom">TMT</abbr> portion of $100,000 university investment fund (Aug 2015 – Present)
Credit Suisse/HOLT Valuation Competition – Learned the fundamentals of common valuation techniques including: discounted cash flows, multiples analysis, and leveraged buy-outs

EXPERIENCE

JP Morgan Chase & Co Wilmington, DE Summer Analyst Jun 2017 – Aug 2017

Analyzed balance sheet and income statement accounts for Custody and Fund Services and Private Equity services
Performed variance analysis by compiling financial information and aggregated data to find material differences
Liaison between business partners and risk managers and delivered solutions to breaks in P&amp;L and balance sheet
Analyzed key metrics to ensure accuracy of accounting statements using advanced excel tools and shortcuts

***** Policy
Economic Policy Analyst May 2016 – Aug 2016

Analyzed the economic atmosphere of the Navajo Nation and offered free small business classes to Navajo members to help them become more financially independent
Led in creating new entrepreneurship curriculum customized to relate to the Navajo people and economy
Learned the fundamentals of value-creation and how non-capitalistic environments discourage market innovation 

Farm Farm Co-Manager Sep 2010 – Aug 2015

Helped manage a pumpkin farm and oversaw revenue growth of over 500% ($100,000+ revenue in 2015) 
Forecasted future costs and revenues to plan for new investment projects (e.g. train, donut maker, barn renovations) 
Led team’s efforts in marketing by creating social media accounts that resulted in a massive increase in customers from around the area, which forced us to expand the farm

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Golf Association Junior Program Coordinator May 2015 – Jul 2016

Provided leadership to 100+ junior golfers in the program, 30% of whom qualified for the Idaho junior state championship
Led weekly golf tournaments by performing activities such as: rules official, score-keeper, and tournament spokesman

Teton Cancer Institute
Cancer Resource Center Volunteer Jan 2015 – April 2015

Mentored, encouraged and supported cancer patients and oncology staff with the goal of improving patient morale through all stages of radiation and chemotherapy treatment

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Volunteer Representative (Spanish speaking) July 2012 – Jul 2014

Held weekly and monthly trainings for groups of 10-40 and presented new productivity strategies for other volunteers 
Developed global perspective through serving immigrants and refugees acclimate into the local community

ADDITIONAL

Interests: Golf – 4-year high school letterman, 2- year team captain, and 5-time Idaho junior state championship competitor
Languages: Fluent in Spanish
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
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Would be more helpful if you uploaded your resume as a pdf. Formatting matters more than you think, and can get you dinged even if everything else is perfect.

To infinity... and beyond!
 

I wouldn't be listing the HOLT Valuation challenge under 'Education' - bit of a stretch.

Agree with the above, formatting can be the deciding factor between having your resume looked out or thrown in the 'no' pile. Remove personal details and upload a PDF.

Ignore my Title and Industry - I can't seem to change it under 'Edit Profile' lol
 

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