John Hicks Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Participated in the Curriculum in Investment Research & Management (Student Managed Investment Fund) - Gained hands-on experience in the investment process, including: strategy development, equity research & valuation techniques, and portfolio performance evaluationPeer Money Mentor - As part of BC's $uccessful Start financial literacy program, I volunteered to help students understand personal finance topics such as establishing a budget, learning about credit, and setting financial goals.Graduate Mentorship Program - Shared experiences and provided guidance to undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in attending graduate school.Studies included; Investments, Portfolio Theory, Fixed Income Analysis, Fundamental Analysis

Greater Boston Area

- Collaborated with various teams, including Accounting, Custody, and Client Operations, to ensure the seamless production of daily NAVs for 100+ equity and fixed income funds- Monitored available pricing from market data providers to ensure maximum vendor coverage and communicated with brokers and investment managers to secure broker quotes and fair value recommendations- Maintained and improved upon a database of manually priced securities used to efficiently resolve client inquiries and to aid in the periodic auditing of funds- Assisted in the implementation of system enhancements and other process improvements by providing constructive feedback to project leaders

- Ensured accurate general ledger account balances in support of the validation of fund NAVs- Processed and reviewed fund activities including distributions, income, expenses, and trades- Maintained sub ledger proofs and other backup spreadsheets to verify accounting activity- Researched company news and corporate actions using Bloomberg and market data websites

Technical role supporting senior engineers/scientists in the development of cell prototypes at Duracell. - Interpreted CAD drawings and standard operating procedures to test and assemble cells. Suggested process improvements when applicable- Performed detailed QC inspection of small electro-mechanical components for dimensional accuracy and cell performance (OCV, impedance, capacity)- Troubleshot issues with defective cells

Engaged in hands-on research and development of rubber, epoxy, and foam product samples and prototypes.- Significant amount of time spent in manufacturing/laboratory environments formulating, processing, and testing materials resulting in a pragmatic understanding of material science and process design- Collected, analyzed, and prepared data for presentation to internal technical groups and management- Collaborated effectively with internal/external project groups on the design, procurement, and installation of manufacturing equipment e.g. conveyors, spray systems

Master Of Science In Finance

Activities and Societies: Curriculum in Investment Research & Management, Graduate Finance Association

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology