
Blake Needham
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About me
Honors Finance Student @ Southern Methodist University
Education

Southern Methodist University
2022 - 2026Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Finance with Specialization in Alternative Asset Management 4.0Activities and Societies: EnCap & LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Program, Student Senate Investment Committee, Energy Club, Scholars of Finance, Hilltop Scholars Program, Hegi Career Scholars, Phi Chi Theta Professional Fraternity, Finance Club, Undergraduate Real Estate Club

Praxis
2021 - 2022Praxis is an elite career development program centered around quickly developing real world skills. During my time at Praxis, I developed a network of other young professionals, created projects that I pitched directly to companies, wrote articles, learned to sell myself, and more. I used my Praxis network to get hired at NextWave Partners as a recruiter in New York.
Experience

Blue Bell Creameries
Sept 2021 - Feb 2022Customer Service Associate
NextWave Partners
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022As part of NextWave Partners' renewables division in the United States, I helped develop our energy and infrastructure growth initiatives. I specialized in EV and renewables IPP clients, including focuses on renewables project development, solar power, energy storage, EV charging, and more.Staying "Ahead of the Curve" and delivering a great 360 spectrum recruitment service to both clients and candidates. NextWave Partners strives to deliver the highest level of career advice to our candidates and offer strategic human capital consultation to our clients. Offering an unrivalled level of service in terms of market knowledge, integrity and efficiency, we are influencing our industries rather than servicing them. Show less
Associate Consultant II
Jul 2022 - Jul 2022Associate Consultant
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

SMU - Student Senate Investment Committee
Oct 2022 - May 2023Analyst
SMU Finance Club
May 2023 - nowAnalyst• Researched and provided overviews of current market conditions and financial news• Elected as one of three student analysts for club of 450+ members

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
May 2023 - nowSecretary & Education Chair - Lambda Chapter
Scholars of Finance
Aug 2023 - nowVP of Marketing and Outreach - SMU Chapter• Helped start new chapter on campus and grew from 0 to ~30 active members in first recruiting cycle• Create and manage social media accounts, ensuring strong online presence consistent with brand voice• Source, develop, and maintain lasting relationships with industry executives and corporate partners

Venable Royalty, Ltd
Mar 2024 - nowIncoming Summer AnalystOil & Gas | Summer 2024
Licenses & Certifications
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Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling
CourseraJul 2022 - View certificate

Email Marketing
HubSpot AcademyJan 2022 - View certificate

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps)
MicrosoftMar 2024 - View certificate

Content Marketing
HubSpot AcademyJan 2022 - View certificate

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
MicrosoftFeb 2024 - View certificate

Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models
CourseraAug 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Blake NeedhamEagle Scout Boy Scouts of America May 2021 • Assistant Senior Patrol Leader• Order of the Arrow• 76 total merit badges• Capstone Eagle Scout Project: 3,000 gravestones photographed and documented
Volunteer Experience
Secretary and Academics Chair
Issued by Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity on Mar 2023
Associated with Blake NeedhamVolunteer
Issued by CLOTHED BY FAITH INC on Feb 2020
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