Jackson Needham

Experience

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  U.S. Soccer Federation

  Mar 2017 - May 2022

  Kentucky Youth Soccer Referee

  I have officiated over 150 youth soccer games since I first got certified at the age of 13. As a certified youth soccer official, I have officiated all age groups from age nine to age sixteen. The most important takeaways I've had from this work have been building strong leadership and decision-making skills, specifically as a result of officiating both solo and with a team.

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  River House Restaurant & Raw Bar

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Food Runner

  Throughout my time in this position, I worked as a server's assistant and food runner. I provided customer service and developed teamwork skills by working with 30+ coworkers to serve over 400 customers every shift. Also, I worked my way up to a selective food runner position after months of hard work as a server’s assistant.

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  University of Dayton

  Aug 2022 - now

  - Evaluate, supervise, and train 60+ employees, improving their abilities to perform and properly officiate numerous sports and manage over 4,000+ participants in various settings- Supervise and manage on-campus leagues and events for program with over 40 annual leagues, 30,000+ annual participations and 4,000+ unique participants- Educate and train over 25+ new hires on enforcement of sport-specific rules and policies while prioritizing exceptional participant experience- Promoted and endorsed by my peers and supervisors for 3 career advancements in the UDCR department of Competitive Sports within my freshman year. Show less

  • Competitive Sports Program Director – University of Dayton Campus Recreation

    May 2023 - now

  • Competitive Sports Supervisor – University of Dayton Campus Recreation

    Dec 2022 - May 2023

  • Intramural Sports Official

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Hanley Sustainability Fund

  Feb 2023 - now

  - 1 of 10 students accepted into an intensive 11-week education program featuring a curriculum covering portfolio management, ESG research, quantitative top-down analysis, accounting, and valuation - Pitched a prospective investment at the end of the program that incorporated risk evaluations, market valuations, and a custom discounted cash flow model for financial performance in bull, bear, and base cases that supported the investment thesis points- Conducted thorough research across sectors to prepare for weekly buy or sell pitches Show less

  • Financial and Real Estate Analyst

    May 2023 - now

  • Junior Analyst

    Feb 2023 - May 2023
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  Needham Properties

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Summer Intern and Independent Contractor

  - Assisted in the comprehensive analysis of potential commercial and residential property investments, gaining valuable insights into property valuation and market research- Gained a deep understanding of the company's organizational structure, including its financial operations and decision-making processes- Collaborated with the construction team to actively participate in property construction and rehabilitation projects, enhancing hands-on knowledge of property development and renovation processes- Practiced my Spanish-speaking abilities with native Spanish speakers on the job sites everyday and facilitated communications between individuals facing a language barrier in Spanish and English. Show less

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  Flyers in Real Estate

  Aug 2024 - now

  President

  - Founded Flyers in Real Estate at the University of Dayton in the Fall of 2024 as a new student organization centered around real estate education and experience- Successfully recruited 100 prospective members by organizing recruitment events, leveraging social media marketing, and communicating with senior-level university departments and industry professionals- Lead and oversee all organizational activities, ensuring alignment with the club's mission and goals- Foster professional development and real estate industry knowledge among members Show less