Michael Daou Email & Phone Number

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Lincoln, Rhode Island

• After finishing my studies in finance by the end of May, I was fortunate enough to begin employment with Merrill Edge shortly after. Merrill Edge is online brokerage service that combines the investment insight of.
• Assisting investors enter and execute equity trade orders using our brokerage service or related trade desk
• Maintaining and deepening strong client relationships through understanding their financial goals and needs
• Educating investors about the wide assortment of investment products and award winning market research available
• Following the current bond and equity market conditions to accurately service investors and improve client satisfaction

University Of Rhode Island

• During the Fall semester of my senior year, I was fortunate enough to be selected as one the top 15 finance students at URI. This privilege allowed me participate as an analyst in this fund. My responsibilities were.
• Oversee a $380,000 endowment investment fund that has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 year over year
• Analyze equities by utilizing both technical and fundamental security analysis as well as examining relevant qualitative factors that potentially affect future earnings
• Recommend securities for purchase, sale, and retention through written reports and oral presentations
• Conduct presentations on current fund performance and market conditions

Cranston, RI

• The summer following my Junior year, I had the pleasure of being an a student intern for the City Controller. Upon completion of the internship, I received an award from the Director of Finance in front of the City.
• Prepared accurate financial statements and schedules at end of the end of each week for city auditors
• Compiled Revenue and Expense reports for city auditors including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Worked on Payroll, Accounts Payable, Billing and Account Reconciliation by following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Attended City Council meetings to help discuss and analyze any Citywide issues or concerns

• Following my Sophomore year, I was able to obtain a summer internship assisting the communications & social media manager. The tasks I completed were:
• Created, retained and expanded relationships with international travelers and bloggers
• Maintained the GoProvidence website; updating new and local events weekly
• Coordinated reservations with hotels in downtown Providence for international and domestic visitors