Simon Sharples

Experience

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  BITO

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2022

  Business Development Specialist
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  Bogus Basin Mountain Resort

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

  Chair rider

  •Assisted younger riders onto chairlifts during lessons •Assisted with ski school instruction •Maintained safe environment for students

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  Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Host

  Created returning customers by using social skills to enhance customer experience. Practiced time management skills working in a fast paced and demanding environment.Practiced problem solving skills working in high pressure environment.

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  REI

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Sales Specialist

  Built a “book of business” by creating returning clientele. Consistently exceeded sales goals. Assisted co workers in creating successful sales techniques and people skills. Used product knowledge to effectively market items to customers.

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  Albers Investment Group

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Actively manage a $50,000 portfolio by researching industry and macrotrends, monitoring current events, andbuilding basic valuation models to evaluate potential portfolio positions• Perform thorough company research, assess financial statements, and apply accounting principles to evaluateopportunities and risks associated with investments to maximize portfolio growth• Lead the expansion of the group network by hosting speakers, coordinating events, organizing company tours,and implementing a CRM for streamlined collaboration between board members in expanding group network Show less

  • President

    Jun 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Executive Secretary

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
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  Taylor Law Offices, PLLC

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Intern

  • Drove lead generation efforts for estate and litigation clients by creating a new CRM/scorecard for the office,assisting in pipeline management, and crafting effective cold call scripts for attorneys and paralegals• Assisted in the development of Asset-Based and Liquidation Valuation models to support small business salesinitiatives, instilling a sense of security and confidence in clients pricing decisions• Supported estate planning services through collaborative efforts with legal professionals, ensuring precision indocumentation and seamless client goal execution Show less

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  BioLegacy

  Aug 2023 - now

  Head of Business Development

  •Leveraged skills with accounting principles to craft core financial statements, garnering significant interest from angel investors and several national business competition judges •Support the management of $2 million in non-diluted funding through strategic capital reinvestment and allocation planning, contributing to the company's successful achievement of financial objectives•Supported the development and delivery of 5-year financial projection models, informational packets, and elevator pitches for national business competitions hosted at Baylor and The University of Washington•Built a scorecard to track prospecting efforts for investors and affluent individuals interested in equity Show less

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  Seattle University

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Finance Research Assistant

  Project primarily involves developing a large corpus of earnings calls and analyzing the language used within them. We aim to better understand how good and bad news is presented to shareholders to influence investment decisions.

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  Seattle University Redhawk Fund

  Jun 2024 - now

  Equity Research Analyst

  Forecast core financial statements to conduct DCF analysis Conduct relative valuations for portfolio positions Present financial models and projections to stakeholders in the fund

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  CJG Ventures

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Summer Analyst
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  Seattle University

  Jul 2024 - now

  New Student Mentor