JOHN R. POWERS 5210 Lighthorne Road, Burke, Virginia 22015 (703) 474-2256 • powers_j2@denison.edu

EDUCATION DENISON UNIVERSITY Granville, OH Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Political Science May 2016 •   Honors: President’s Award, Estelle King Van Beuren Endowed Memorial Scholarship UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA Summer Session at McIntire School of Commerce July 2014 •   Introduction to Financial Accounting ST. STEPHEN’S & ST AGNES SCHOOL Alexandria, VA •   Captain of Admissions Ambassadors for 2 consecutive years June 2012 SKILLS SalesForce, SPSS, Microsoft SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, Sales, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Social Media

EXPERIENCE THE ADVISOR LAB Philadelphia, PA Analyst Intern May 2015 – August 2015 •   Analyzed user flows, work flows, and site design to improve user experience •   Sought out improvements for the Retirement Plan diagnostic and Retirement Plan Efficiency Analysis Reports used by

thousands of financial advisors •   Assist sales team with any research needed to facilitate new plan acquisitions •   Identified discrepancies in data input during transition to new data providers •   Condensed large data files into manageable cross sections using Microsoft SQL to identify value input errors DENISON UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Granville, OH Student Staff September 2014 – May 2016 •   Used phone etiquette training to solve alumni requests in a timely and efficient fashion •   Assist alumni with any problems or questions they have regarding Denisoneverywhere.com •   Planned Phi Delta Theta 100th anniversary weekend for over 100+ alumni VINEYARD VINES McLean, VA Sales Associate May 2012 – January 2014 •   Learned valuable sales training through the brand’s regional sales manager regularly •   Interacted with customers and ensured an quality product to meet each of their needs •   Performed over 10 $1,000+ sales and 1 $5,000+ sale •   Worked through transition to sales via in-store iPad using vineyardvines.com EMPIRE EXECUTIONS New York, NY Intern May 2014 •   Assisting head trader with maintaining clients order flow •   Speaking on a daily basis to the clearing house making sure that all the trades were allocated to the proper accounts •   Strategizing with Head Broker prior to his presentations on CNBC and various news outlets LEADERSHIP PHI DELTA THETA Granville, OH President–Ohio Iota January 2015 – December 2015 •   Worked with chapter advisory board to create “House Revitalization Fund” for 501(c)(3) charitable donations •   Completed Presidential Leadership Conference in St. Louis, MO •   President through rush in 2016, which is chapter’s largest size in past 7+ years •   Attended meetings with Denison’s President, Adam Weinberg, on behalf of the chapter •   Previously served as Vice President and Social Chair CLUB LACROSSE Granville, OH Co-President January 2013 – December 2015 •   Scheduled game times and transportation for 2014 season •   Balanced budget with Denison Community Governance Association

INTERESTS Bluegrass Guitar, American Politics, Hiking and Skiing, Live Music