Mark J. Darguzas

mdarguza@bradley.edu

1712 Bradley Ave                                                                                                                                

Peoria, IL 61606                                                                                                                                                   

(309) 648-6529                                                                                                                                                      

 

Objective:                         Seeking full-time employment in business post-graduation.  Using my previous customer-relations experience, attention-to-detail, and problem solving skills, I hope to add value to your team. 

 

Education:                         Bradley University, Peoria, IL                           Expected Graduation May 2005

·         Major:  Bachelor of Science in Risk Management and Insurance

 

·         Minor:  Economics

                

Experiences:             Merrill Lynch, Peoria, IL

                                    Commercial Banking Intern, 2004 Spring & Summer

·         Teamed with senior Financial Consultants to target high net worth individuals, trusts and corporations ranging from 5 million to 150 million dollars

 

·         Performed analysis and completed projects for private wealth teams, including identifying prospects, researching product offerings, and positioning products and resources

 

·         Gained an understanding how and why banks lend money to corporations

 

·         Compiled “billion dollar data-base” and statistically analyzed interest rates

 

·         Over six month period, brought in $150 million dollars in commercial loans, cash management, and benefit plans for review

 

Acclaimed Intellectual Property Organization, Peoria, IL

President & Founder, 2003 & 2004 Academic Year

·         Sought to commercialize patents and other intellectual property by acquiring affiliation with various majors and professionals

 

·         Designed web-site to promote members and club

 

Home Depot, Homewood & Peoria, IL

Associate, 2002 & 2003 Seasonally

·         Developed retail ability

 

·         Assessed needs and matched products with them

 

Awards:                              Home Depot Safety Associate of the Month, Student Senator of the Week, Presidential Pin (in recognition for exceptional leadership on Heitz Hall Council), Most Outstanding Hall Council Executive Board and Outstanding Physical Education Senior Leader (one award given per year)

 

Further Activities:        Completing an A.R.M. designation, Bradley Investment Organization, Intramural Sports, Chicago Cares, M. S. Walk, Shack-a-Thon, Denim Days and Hunger Clean-up         

 

Computer Skills:        Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel (nine semesters of class time using Excel), @ Risk 4.5, and Internet Navigation

 

Leadership Roles:     President and Founder of AIPO, Treasurer of Bradley Investment Organization, Student Senator and President of Heitz Hall Council