Blake Allison

7608 E. Hunter Ct.

Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(602) 622 - 4411 | blakeallison@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Eller College of Management | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Expected Graduation: May 2019
Major: Business Economics | Minor: Global Business
Major GPA: 3.41 / 4.00 | Cumulative GPA: 3.32 / 4.00
Honors: Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, Eller Undergraduate Scholarship, Academic Distinction Award

WORK EXPERIENCE
Ladenburg Thalmann New York, NY
Debt and Equity Capital Markets Summer Analyst May 2017 August 2017
Analyzed three REIT capital raises and their underlying fundamental business analyses over an eight-week period
Constructed more than 15 spreadsheets that utilized data screeners to identify potential business opportunities for clients
Applied CapitalIQ training to streamline information cataloging and increase efficiency

Brush Creek Ranch Saratoga, WY

Lead Program Manager May 2016 August 2016
Created 6 lesson plans weekly that focused on teamwork and leadership which were presented to more than 300 camp attendees
Encouraged and prioritized relationships that bridged the gap between attendees with difficult and competing backgrounds
Formulated a weekly meal budget for the entire program, composed of more than 350 individuals, which is still in use by the
organization today

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Wall Street Scholars Program Tucson, AZ
Sales & Trading Active Member January 2017 Present
Selected as one of eight students out of more than 40 applicants to participate in an intensive mentorship program focused on
students pursuing revenue generating positions within bulge bracket banks
Strengthened technical knowledge by prioritizing daily reading, giving weekly market talks and creating stock pitches
Enhanced understanding of the industry by integrating financial theory with the real-world activity of financial intermediaries

Investments Club Tucson, AZ

Executive Board Member April 2016 Present
Created and led weekly presentations and discussions that exposed more than 75 members to the financial markets through a
macro-economic lens
Launched a portfolio market simulation as a tool to teach 60 participants how to navigate the stock market and its movements
Provided mentorship to members pursuing careers in the financial services industry

Edward Jones Case Competition Tucson, AZ

Group Leader September 2016 October 2016
Organized a $1.2M mock portfolio using fixed income securities and equities tailored to the clients unique risk tolerance
Collaborated with a team of five individuals to present the portfolio breakdown to a panel of four Edward Jones executives
Finished 2nd place resulting in a cash prize and the opportunity to shadow an analyst

Pi Kappa Alpha Tucson, AZ

Scholarship Chairman December 2015 August 2017
Improved houses overall academic standing to the second highest average, cumulative GPA of 17 on-campus fraternities
Restructured the study methods of more than 30 peers on an individual basis, attaining improvement with each member
Developed mentoring and subsidy programs to assist all members in achieving scholastic success

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Activities: Global Water Brigades, Junior Achievement Mentor, Financial Management Association, Personal Account Trading
Interests: Volunteering, Traveling, Reading, Swimming, Hunting & Fishing, and Fantasy Football