Edward Washington III

Experience

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  XS Tennis and Education Foundation

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2022

  Summer Tennis Camp Counselor

  Organized and led basketball, tennis, and educational activities for groups of ~20 kids on the South Side of Chicago.

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  Royal Threads Apparel Chicago

  Dec 2020 - now

  CEO, Founder, & Sole Creative Director

  Drive a 6-figure peak annual sales rate as an online lifestyle clothing brand through strategic planning, financial modeling, and employment of influencers/models/staff. Manage design, production, and marketing as well.

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  NCAA

  Sept 2022 - now

  Division 3 Men's Basketball Player

  Commit ~20 hours a week to training/competition while exercising leadership, accountability, teamwork, & time management.

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  Cleveland Avenue

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Summer VC Analyst

  Aided in the deployment of capital ($1.5B AUM) by researching/interviewing dozens of potential targets as well as forecasting internal ROI & drafting investment memos for ~half a dozen later-stage candidates.

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  PwC

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  Strategic Business Consultant

  Conducted due diligence on the current state of African American males as well as the results/methods of competitors to deliver tailored recommendations to the Hidden Genius Project. HGP is a nonprofit that trains young Black males in tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

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  Brass Rat Investments

  Sept 2023 - now

  Organize sector meetings/discussions within BRI's Consumer group, also exercising a larger influence on the fund's position sizing/recruitment. Foster a team culture of growth, skill, & efficiency while continuing to pitch as an Analyst. Directly comanage a $100K long-short nonprofit fund, with roughly 20 other MIT undergrad/grad students, while receiving constant feedback and guidance. Deliver concise buy/sell reports supported by deep research into fundamental drivers. One of 24 students selected from 98 MIT undergrad/grad applicants to receive weekly training on fundamental stock analysis. Devoted 5 to 7 hours per week to research equities, complete supplementary lessons, and participate in discussions/debates.

  • Consumer Sector Leader

    May 2024 - now

  • Fundamental Equity Analyst - Consumer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Fall Educational Member

    Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
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  Altamont Capital Partners

  Nov 2023 - now

  Incoming Summer Strategy Analyst (Private Equity)

  Enhance the operational/financial performance of Bishop Lifting, an industrial portfolio company of ACP ($4.3B AUM MM PE firm) & aid in deal work.

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  Point72

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  Future of Finance Scholar

  Learned about the role of a Point72 Investment Analyst and how to critically evaluate stocks (training sessions and a case assignment over 2 weeks). Received mentorship/feedback while networking with talented peers.