Matthew Desmond

mmdesmond@umass.edu
(978)-609-2889

EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Economics May 2017
Information Technology Minor
Applied Economic Research on Cooperative Enterprises Certificate
Deans List: Spring 2016, Fall 2016
GPA 3.31

EXPERIENCE
Neighboring Food Co-op Association Amherst, MA
Data Analyst Intern January 2017 Present
o Compile annual fiscal results of 35+ cooperative enterprises
o Analyze quantitative trends in data through spreadsheet software
o Present economic findings to NFCA leaders and offer suggestions to improve co-op performance

University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining Services Amherst, MA

Student Staff / Supervisor Responsibilities September 2014 December 2015
o Work with kitchen team to meet food preparation needs for thousands of students nightly
o Contribute to logistical management of special university dining events such as Taste of UMass
o Help train and oversee new student staff members

Captain Pizza North Andover, MA

Assistant Manager August 2012 May 2016
o Oversee food-service operations in absence of owners
o Train new employees in food preparation and sanitation skills
o Open and close store independently, entrusted with key to store
o Monitor register cash-outs against transaction records to ensure validity

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Isenberg Investment Club September 2015 Present
o Engage in team-based discussions breaking down stock performances and market trends
o Collaborate with members to build greater knowledge and opportunities in investment industry
o Develop practical investment skills such as valuing stocks based on in-depth research of balance sheets and earnings reports
College Diabetes Network November 2014 Present
o Generate ideas for group improvement after listening to student feedback
o Collaborate with other members to plan and execute group activities
o Assist newer diabetics in building caretaking habits and skills

SKILLS
o Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
o Proficiency in basic Java coding
o Proficiency in basic HTML coding
o Proficiency in German Language