Brandon J.

Veldman
Bjv2105@columbia.edu
(602) 335-9911
6187 Lerner Hall
New York, NY 10024

Education
Columbia University – New York, NY
August 2006 - Present
• Columbia College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Relevant Coursework: Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Financial Economics,
International Money and Finance, Money and Banking and Financial Systems, Business Cycles
• GPA 3.0/4.0

Brophy College Preparatory – Phoenix, AZ September

2002 - June 2006

Work Experience
Fitzgerald Wealth Management – Scottsdale, AZ May
2009 – August 2009
Junior Assistant
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• Built and maintained database reports of clients’ actions to better assess their risk / reward tolerance rate and
financial objectives to envision long-term investment strategies
• Generated comprehensive client profiles to facilitate account management
• Developed and evaluated alternative risk and return views and strategies for wealth management
• Received accreditation to help financial advisors create financial plans
• Gained an understanding of investment strategies including those used for retirement and education savings
• Collaborated on projects with team members to improve productivity

Columbia University-Dodge Fitness Center – New York, NY

February 2007 – April 2009
Gym Attendant
• Managed gym operations
• Facilitated meetings in order to improve customer satisfaction

Brophy College Preparatory Athletic Strength and Conditioning Camp – Phoenix, NY

Summer 2008
Football and Strength Coach
• Collected camp fees and provided accurate accounting of camp revenues
• Coordinated 294 athletes into 9 week workout groups and established daily schedules

Leadership

Columbia University, NCAA, Football Championship Subdivision – New York, NY

August 2006 – November 2009
Offensive line
• Member of Columbia’s Varsity football team
• Commitment of 40 hours a week

Sigma Chi Fraternity, Nu Nu Chapter – New York, NY January

2008 – Present
Brother
• Active participant in weekly meetings and philanthropy events: NYC Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Habitat for Humanity Summer 2008

 Site Manager
• Supervised a crew of 10 carpenters, drywall hangers, plumbers, foundation and general labor personnel prioritizing
project development
• Estimated project costs, performed take-offs and developed project proposals

Toys for Tots October 2008 - December 2008

• Organized toy collection to be distributed over Christmas to the needy children in local communities

Skills & Interest

Computers Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Interests Football, music, weightlifting
Languages Working knowledge of Spanish
Volunteer Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos