Blake Needham

Blake Needham

Customer Service Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Honors Finance Student @ Southern Methodist University

  • Education

    • Southern Methodist University

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Finance with Specialization in Alternative Asset Management 4.0

      Activities 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 - 2022

      Praxis 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 2022
      Customer Service Associate
    • NextWave Partners

      Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

      As 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 2022
      • Associate Consultant

        Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
    • SMU - Student Senate Investment Committee

      Oct 2022 - May 2023
      Analyst
    • SMU Finance Club

      May 2023 - now
      Analyst

      • 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 - now
      Secretary & Education Chair - Lambda Chapter
    • Scholars of Finance

      Aug 2023 - now
      VP 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 - now
      Incoming Summer Analyst

      Oil & Gas | Summer 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Blake Needham
      Eagle 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
      Delta Sigma Phi FraternityAssociated with Blake Needham
    • Volunteer

      Issued by CLOTHED BY FAITH INC on Feb 2020
      CLOTHED BY FAITH INCAssociated with Blake Needham