Benjamin D. Purinton
PERMANENT ADDRESS 256-679-3233UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
807 Tannahill Drive 721 Aspen Heights Lane, Apt #623
Huntsville, Alabama 35802 Auburn, Alabama 36830
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Finance Major, Economics Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.60 Major GPA: 3.89
• Honors: University Scholarship Recipient; Dean’s List, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
EXPERIENCE
Fenwick Brands,Birmingham, Alabama June 2015-August 2015
Summer Analyst
•Screened live private equity deals and generated evaluative deal decks by reviewing company financial statements and performing industry analysis to help management strategically evaluate deal pipeline; resulted in firm acquiring minority stake in target company
•Performed in-depth research for strategic buyer precedent transactions, including multiples paid and synergy analysis related to various strategic acquisitions; presented findings to management
•Participated in conference calls with prospective target management teams and responsible for detailed notes on discussed topics primarily related to business strategy and future plans
BlueCreek Investment Partners, Huntsville, Alabama June 2014-August 2014
Summer Analyst
•Gathered market data and used intricate Excel models to analyze client net worth based on daily market performance
•Researched global macroeconomic trends and data related to diverging economic conditions in the United States, Japan, and Eurozone; created company-wide report and presented to Chief Investment Officer
•Researched the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and determined strategies to generate returns by investing in fixed income products during a rising interest rate environment
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Auburn Student Investment Fund, Auburn University August 2015-Present
President
•Oversee all activities regarding a potential $500,000 portfolio including macroeconomic and investment research, portfolio risk analysis, member development, and execution of buy and sell orders
•Serve as Fund liaison between Harbert College of Business administration and Auburn University’s
Endowment Office
Financial Management Association Honor Society, Auburn University March 2015-Present
Director of Corporate Engagement
•Ensure all FMAHS members are prepared for each employer visit by creating presentations with applicable company and industry information
•Coordinate all site visits to companies for FMAHS members by interacting with employers
Harbert College of Business Executive Society, Auburn University May 2014-Present
Member
•Serve as official host for the Harbert College of Business and facilitate communication between Harbert College of Business and alumni
•Conduct tours of the Harbert College of Business for prospective students and their families
SKILLS & CERTIFICATION
•Bloomberg Certification completed for Core and Equities sections
•Investment Analytics Tools Training – FactSet
•Excel Advanced Financial Modeling – Training the Street