Brandon Nikolajevic
Summary
Economics graduate with an emphasis in Finance and Data Analytics. Developed hands-on experience in the investment and finance sectors through previous roles, building skills in collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Known for being a strong communicator, a fast learner, and a reliable team contributor in dynamic environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Investment Analyst
Mieco
Westlake, California
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed commodity market trends and macroeconomic indicators to drive informed trading decisions.
- Cleaned and visualized extensive datasets using Excel and Python to reveal actionable insights.
- Designed real-time Excel dashboards to track trade performance, profit and loss, and market fluctuations.
- Conducted research on global events to enhance risk management and trading strategies.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing performance results for management assessment.
Jr. Financial Analyst
GAS Gaming
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assessed sponsorship performance and ROI to enhance value for company and partners.
- Analyzed revenue streams and audience engagement metrics to identify trends.
- Supported development of pricing strategies for ads, partnerships, and merchandise using market data.
- Created financial reports and visual dashboards to convey insights to stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Goleta, CA12.2024
Skills
- Advanced Excel (macros, dashboards, pivot tables)
- Python programming
- R language proficiency
- SQL database management
- Tableau data visualization
- Data cleaning processes
- Trend analysis skills
- Data visualization
- Statistical modeling
- Market research
- Risk assessment
- Investment analysis
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
FP&A Consulting Project; UCSB
- Forecasted revenue, optimized budgets, and tracked cash flow by analyzing historical financial data and identifying key trends and cost-saving opportunities.
- Increased projected profit after tax by 33% by building financial models and developing pricing strategies that enabled the company to exceed its North American profitability goal.
- Delivered actionable insights to leadership, driving strategic improvements in financial practices and supporting long-term idea generation.
Understanding the Landscape of Student Debt and Educational Finances; UCSB
- Cleaned and analyzed large datasets using R to uncover national trends in student debt and tuition costs.
- Explored debt, income, and cost data to highlight financial challenges students face and recommend actionable solutions.
- Created compelling visualizations and data-driven reports to communicate findings and support higher education policy initiatives.
Timeline
Intern Investment Analyst
Mieco
06.2021 - 06.2022
Jr. Financial Analyst
GAS Gaming
06.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
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