-Interviewed for a position in the optional course at Marist College which aims to assist students in understanding the factors that affect the bond market -Helps students gain exposure to different investment strategies in the fixed income market-Helps students gain awareness of current events that affect the bond market. -Conducted research on several areas of the fixed income market (especially the High Yield Market) and found viable investment opportunities within them-Calculated Macaulay and Modified Duration by using Microsoft Excel-Gained knowledge on several different types of Asset Backed Securities-Gained a better understanding of the bond market as a whole and how it functions in relation to economic conditions

-Analyzed potential investment opportunities to determine if the investment was viable.-Conducted industry research to help co-workers make important business decisions.-Participated in meetings where executives of the firm would discuss future strategy.-Discovered business opportunities that the firm is currently pursuing.-Contacted professionals outside of the firm to try to acquire their business so the firm can expand.

-Gained exposure to the energy sector and specifically focused on investing in Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and Equities.-Assigned to analyze different securities to determine if the investment was viable.-Constructed analysis reports for colleagues to use and give constructive criticism.-Participated in meetings where analysts would discuss investment ideas and strategies.

-Intern in the high yield department-Participated in morning meetings where colleagues discussed previous activity/results and strategies moving forward in relation to the overall marketplace-Assisted traders and sales force-Listened in on phone calls between employees and clients-Analyzed internal investment reports to determine the viability of investment-Acquired basic understanding on how to operate Bloomberg-Performed basic research on behalf of traders and sales force with respect to specific companies and investment opportunities