Stephen Davis

Landscape Business Owner

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Cary, North Carolina, United States

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About me
UNCC Business Honors, Belk Scholar
Education
- Cary High School
  2017 - 2021
  4.458 (weighted) 4.0 (unweighted)
  Activities and Societies: Track and Field Team, Cross Country Team, National Honors Society, Student Council
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  2021 - 2025
  Bachelor's degree Business Administration, General Junior
- Wake Technical Community College
  2021 - 2021
  High School Dual Enrollment
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  2024 - 2026
  Master of Science - MS Mathematical Finance
  Concentration in Fintech & Quantitative Finance
Experience
- Stephen's Lawn Care
  May 2016 - Jul 2024
  Landscape Business Owner
  *Developed a lawn care business at the age of 13 and took care of lawns for over 50 different customers.*Coordinated with a real estate agent to complete a $1,500 landscaping project for house going on the market.*Advertised my business using door-to-door sales, social media marketing, and yard signs.*Hired four different employees to assist me with the increase in demand for my services.*Communicated with several different customers and employees simultaneously to find times to get the job done. Show less
- Scottish Hills Recreation Club
  Jun 2018 - Aug 2021
  Lifeguard
  *Supervised and protected patrons while watching and calling out for potential hazards that may arise*Collaborated with other team members to ensure that we are properly enforcing rules.*Certified in life saving protective measures such as first aid and CPR. *Tended to various medical needs and workplace hazards.
- LEARFIELD
  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
  Property Assistant
  *Fulfilled marketing contracts with UNCC football/basketball teams corporate sponsors of Atrium Health, Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Truist, Ally Bank etc.*Set up all A-frames, posters, and other advertisements for the UNC Charlotte football and basketball games. *Responsible for producing 200-300 pictures during the football and basketball games for marketing related content.*Received first had experience and valuable insight into the world of sports and entertainment marketing.
- Business Honors Program - UNC Charlotte
  May 2023 - Jul 2024
  External Vice President of BHP
  • Reaching out to 15+ non profit organizaIons to find 300+ community service spots per semester.• Scheduling all 130+ BHP members to their volunteer events and tracking their atendance using Excel.• Managing a team of class representatives by delegating them tasks to help me better fulfill my role.
- BeyondCharging
  May 2023 - Sept 2023
  Business Development Associate
  · Conducted financial analysis and utilized forecasting techniques using Excel to predict revenue, expenses, and profitability.· Created effective business pitch proposals utilizing Canva to present innovative ideas to potential clients and investors.
- UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business
  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
  Quantitative/Risk Analyst at the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF)
  · Manage UNC Charlotte's portfolio with $560,000 assets under management, employing quantitative strategies to optimize risk-adjusted returns.· Present biweekly reports to the fund’s board communicating complex quantitative concepts in a clear and accessible manner.· Utilize financial software, including Bloomberg Terminal, python and pandas library to track market indicators and make informed decisions.
- GEM
  May 2024 - Aug 2024
  Fund Operations Intern
- Capital One
  Mar 2025 - now
  Capital One Finance Internship
Licenses & Certifications
- Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
  Coursera
  May 2023
  View certificate
- Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification
  University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  Jan 2022
- Lifeguarding and Bloodborne Pathogens Training
  American Red Cross
  May 2017
- 10-Hour OSHA Hazard Recognition
  OSHA Safety Training Institute
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Chancellors List UNC Charlotte Dec 2024 GPA above 3.85 for all semesters between Aug 2021-Dec 2024
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  External Vice President Business Honors Program May 2023 • Reaching out to 15+ non profit organizaIons to find 300+ community service spots per semester.• Scheduling all 130+ BHP members to their volunteer events and tracking their atendance using Excel.• Managing a team of class representatives by delegating them tasks to help me better fulfill my role.
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Mentor of The Year BHP UNC Charlotte Business Honors Program Apr 2023 Provided selfless guidance and support to members of BHP enabling their careerdevelopment.
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Belk Scholar Belk College of Business Aug 2021 The Belk Scholars Program in the Belk College of Business, part of the Data Science Initiative, allows high-achieving students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in five years. The Belk Scholars Program seeks outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate a strong academic background and an interest in pursuing a graduate degree. The scholarship, made possible by Belk, Inc., covers in-state tuition renewable for four years as long as the student… Show more The Belk Scholars Program in the Belk College of Business, part of the Data Science Initiative, allows high-achieving students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in five years. The Belk Scholars Program seeks outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate a strong academic background and an interest in pursuing a graduate degree. The scholarship, made possible by Belk, Inc., covers in-state tuition renewable for four years as long as the student continues to meet program requirements.Students completing the program earn an undergraduate degree from the Belk College of Business and one of the following master’s degrees: - Master of Science in Mathematical Finance (a program ranked in the top 25 nationally), - Professional Science Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (a program with the College of Computing and Informatics), or - Master of Science in Economics (with a strong reputation and alumni network). Show less
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Business Honors Student at UNCC Belk College of Business Aug 2021 Recipient of a tuiton scholarship awarded to 5 students per year enrolling me into an accelerated master’s degree program that allows me to earn a master’s degree in a field of business related to mathematics (Economics, mathematical Finance, and Business Analytics) within a year of completing my undergraduate studies.
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Thomas J. Watson Scholar IBM Company Aug 2021 Awarded a national selective scholarship to pursue a career in Finance and Analytics.
- Awarded to Stephen Davis
  Junior Marshall Cary High School Jun 2021 Top 5% of high school class