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James “Frank” Thomas 3 Yester Oaks Court Apt. E, Greensboro, NC 27455
(828) 443-8587 • [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/frankthomas1mae/
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Applied Economics, GPA: 3.97/4.00 December 2014 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Brooks Master’s Fellowship in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, GPA: 3.90/4.00 May 2013 Major: Economics Minor: Mathematics Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List (8 semesters), Chancellor’s List (7 semesters) • Appalachian State University Brashear Essay Prize • Walker College of Business Outstanding Economics Student Award
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Econometrics (panel data models, binary & multinomial response models, censored & truncated models, selection models, instrument variables models, hazard models) • Financial Statement Analysis • Banking & Financial Markets • Survey of Investments • Time Series Models & Forecasting (ARIMA, GARCH, VAR models) • Empirical Microeconomics • Applied Policy Methods • Cost Benefit Analysis • Mathematical Economics • Data Methods • Financial Risk Management (scenario analysis, stress testing, Value-at-Risk, derivative markets, hedging strategies)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Analytics Intern, AIG United Guaranty Corp., Greensboro, NC June 2014 – August 2014 • Examined market share and revenue volatility across competitive regions and products • Generated ad hock reports for the sales, underwriting and claims departments using SAS and Excel • Researched foreclosure documents enabling UGC to release frozen capital • Completed the Analytical Skills course provided by AIG Risk Management which included 18 1-2 hour
online modules covering financial risk concepts and quantitative techniques
Graduate Assistant, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro August 2013 – Present • Assist Economics Department Head in developing research proposal to the European Research Center • Research current literature in identity economics, alcohol demand elasticity, and tax policy • Collaborate with professor to manage multiple online class discussions and evaluate essays • Develop quizzes that integrate current events with economic theory
Tutor, Appalachian State University – Tutorial Services, Boone, NC February 2012 – May 2013 • Provided academic support during group sessions in microeconomics and business statistics • Advised students in study methods and goal setting to help them improve their academic performance
Zip-line Constructor, Beanstalk Journeys LLC, Morganton, NC Summers 2010, 2011, 2013 • Executed detailed plans and foresaw potential setbacks to meet targeted deadlines in a team setting
SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS
• Global Association of Risk Professionals July 2014 – Present o Financial Risk Manager (FRM) candidate
• Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society April 2012 – Present • Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society for Economists April 2013 – Present • Appalachian State University’s Economics Club January 2011 – May 2013
o Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s College Fed Challenge November 2012
COMPUTER SKILLS
• SAS & STATA – Programming experience with data manipulation and econometric models o SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
