Cole T. Davidson 1627 NW 18th Street, Miami, FL 33125

cdavi171@fiu.edu (863)-608-0769

EDUCATION: Florida International University Miami, FL

Master of Science in Finance Expected August 2017

Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis, Securities Analysis, Financial Institutions,

Financial Statement & Planning Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Management Policies.

Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science in Economics August 2016

Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Macroeconomic Theory, New Venture Creation, Financial Markets & Banking, Applied

Microeconomic Analysis, Multiple Source Funding, Analysis of Economic Data, Economics and the Law.

KEY PROJECTS Insurance: Credit Default Swaps & AIG Fall 2016

Drafted a case study in regards to AIG’s heavy involvement in the MBS market via CDS’s. The case study covers the major

factors of AIG’s failures in the Financial Crisis and its implications on Public Policy. Our team for this case study

recommended specific regulations for the Swaps market to benefit shareholder interest and institutional accountability.

Comparing the Monthly Returns of General Electric to the Returns of the S&P500 Index Fall 2015

Computed two-tailed hypothesis tests for 115 months (2005 to 2015) of GE and S&P stock returns and ran 2-variance test through GRETL. The observations showed normal distribution and the returns showed a positive correlation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Florida State University- Quantitative Research Analyst: DIS program July 2015- July 2016

Mentored by Dr. Sam Staley, Managing Director of Research, who delegated between the department of research and

Tallahassee.

Benchmarked the Tallahassee government’s multi-million dollar municipal budget from the past 5 fiscal years to precisely execute new policy strategies.

Gathered empirical data to provide to the City of Tallahassee in spotting any inefficiencies within their budget. Analyzed and forecasted public and financial policies for city departments in Tallahassee.

Drafted multiple pieces concerning tax dollar allocations and policy inefficiencies to improve funding for the departments.

North Florida Financial Corporation- Finance Intern August 2015- May 2016

Worked with senior financial advisor Robin Vernon and assisted in client meetings and performing due diligence.

Assessed information important for recommended investments and organize data for client portfolios.

Prepared balance sheets, reviewed portfolio statements, and information from reports to The Living Balance Sheet software.

Took training seminars with senior partners teaching financial data management, forecasting, advising, and long-term pay out

plans.

Pi Kappa Phi- Budget & Finance Chairman January 2014- January 2015

Established and executed a $250,000 yearly budget for 150-member organization and managed all records with Treasurer.

Ensured that all finance and collections methods of the chapter were followed in accordance with standards of national regulations.

Managed all expenditures and budgeting for proposed projects, fundraisers, and housing renovations on consolidated

statements to propose recommendations to executive board and alumni networks.

Increased membership collections by 21%.

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT: FSU Emerging Leaders Program: Led a team of 6 freshman level students to instruct them on the values of leadership principles.

Jim Moran Institute: Leading Program Coordinator and provided help for military veterans across the country starting their own

companies from multiple industries. Services included business infrastructure and financing.

Pi Kappa Phi: Led as first Community Service Chairman and served on the Standards Conduct Board.

FSU MEDLIFE: Volunteered for 10 days providing medical services to rural communities all over Ecuador.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Computer: Proficient in Stata, GRETL, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, and Outlook. Certifications: Bloomberg Terminal Certification.

Affiliations: National Association of Business Economics, Foreign Exchange Market Association