Brian Cohn

Experience

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  Your Pie Franchising, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Team Member

  -Provided exceptional consumer service in taking and recommending food orders to consumers. Multitasked to cook, clean, prep food, and serve to ensure a pleasant experience for consumers.

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  Topgolf

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Guest Relations Associate

  -As a guest relations officer at Topgolf, I coordinated events, handling guest concerns and complaints with professionalism and empathy, while also organizing and ensuring all logistics were well-managed and guests' specific needs were met.

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  Rubin

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Sales And Marketing Intern

  -Worked alongside the founder Danny Rubin, to execute strategic marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and customer engagement. -Identify and pursue sales opportunities to achieve business objectives and revenue targets. Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new business ventures and ensure successful implementation. -Continuously enhance professional skills through training programs, workshops, and networking opportunities. Show less

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  AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Retail Salesworker

  -Worked as a customer-focused expert who exceled in delivering exceptional service, actively listening to customer needs, and provided personalized recommendations to enhance their shopping experience. -Was a knowledgeable brand ambassadors who stayed up to date with fashion trends, effectively communicating the brand's values, and assisted customers with product-related inquiries.

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  William & Mary

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Monroe Scholar Freshman Research Program

  -I am gaining valuable research experience working for 80 hours alongside Professor Qi analyzing the validity of the Laffer Curve. -Our work involved in-depth analysis of economic data and long-term trends to evaluate the effects of major tax cuts in 1981 and 2017. -Building on past academic literature, I had the opportunity to contribute to novel research examining whether tax cuts generate economic benefits over the long run.

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  TowneBank

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Commercial Banking Intern

  -During my internship I gained hands-on credit and lending experience in a fast-paced financial institution at growing regional bank located in Virginia and North Carolina. -Working closely with a team of dedicated professionals, I had the opportunity to actively contribute to customer transactions, process loans, and develop relationships with clients. -This immersive experience in the banking industry has provided me with invaluable real-world knowledge and honed my skills in credit assessment and lending procedures. Show less

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  Carolina Fund

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Tech Group Analyst

  -Evaluated weighted average cost of capital, discount rates, cash flows, competitive advantages in GPUs, and growth in AI and cloud computing to build investment thesis pitched to over 60 peers.-Strengthened financial analysis and research skills by studying market implications of US foreign tariffs and conflicts to estimate future stock price for Nvidia.

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  University of South Carolina Model UN

  Dec 2023 - now

  Co-Founder and Vice President of Finance

  -Spearheaded the creation of a Model UN club serving over 50 students, obtaining official school approval and recognition. -Developed organizational plans and structure, defining officer roles and crafting club bylaws aligned to school policy. -Implemented financial controls like event budgeting and reconciling expenses to safeguard club funds and provide financial transparency.

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  Alpha Kappa Psi - Beta Upsilon

  Jan 2024 - now

  -Co-managed an $23,000 investment portfolio by researching and analyzing stocks to identify opportunities, monitoring the portfolio performance daily, and rebalancing assets to meet growth targets. -Implemented a revised investment strategy focusing on undervalued tech stocks which generated returns to help create an annuity to assist members that cannot afford dues payments. Leading to growth outpacing the S&P500 by 6% in the first quarter of 2024.-Developed bi-weekly workshops on topics like assessing risk tolerance, retirement planning and building wealth to help educate my fraternity chapter on personal finance and investing principles. Show less

  • Director of Alumni Relations

    May 2024 - now

  • Alpha Fund Co-Head

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Lead Alumni Weekend Coordinator

    Jan 2024 - May 2024
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  Unum

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Actuarial Summer Analyst on VB A&H Pricing

  - Enhanced pricing efficiency by implementing advanced analytical models, resulting in a streamlined underwriting process and a potential 15% reduction in processing time.- Redesigned Colonial Life’s voluntary benefits pricing strategy model, incorporating real-time market data and case level risk assessments, to begin developing a profitability estimate.- Brought fresh perspectives to pricing strategies through data analysis and market research, leading to innovative product recommendations that enhanced competitive positioning and captured new market segments. Show less