CARSYN CHRISTOFFEL

Highly disciplined finance and accounting professional with a proven track record of leadership as a Division II National Champion and Varsity Team Captain. Combines a rigorous analytical foundation with hands-on experience in operational management, equity research, and utilizing AI-driven technology for application development. Licensed Michigan Life & Health Insurance Producer adept at managing complex priorities, executing client-focused strategies, and utilizing advanced financial analytics to drive growth.

GVSU Varsity Swimming | Allendale, MI Team Captain, Division II National Champion, Dewey Newsome Award Recipient - 2024, 2025 & 2026 Nationals Qualifier (Aug 2022 – May 2026)

• Executive Leadership: Voted Team Captain and completed a full four-year tenure as a varsity athlete; served as the primary liaison between coaching staff and athletes, managing team dynamics, building strategic goals, and driving a culture of accountability.
• Dewey Newsome Award: Earned the program's highest honor for leadership and character; recognized by peers for excellence in mentorship, consistency, and elevating the performance of others.
• High-Performance Results: Led the program to a 2025 Division II National Championship and qualified for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 National Championships. Consistently established school records while navigating high-pressure environments.
• Prioritization & Time Management: Dedicated 20+ hours weekly to rigorous training and travel while managing a demanding dual-major business program and graduating with honors.

Data Analytics & Investment Portfolio Management | Independent Project

• Portfolio Strategy: Actively build and manage a diversified personal investment portfolio across equities (tech/defense/AI) and alternative markets (fractional real estate via Ark7).
• Market Research & Insights: Utilize Yahoo Finance, Seeking Alpha, and brokerage platforms to conduct deep-dive equity research, track macroeconomic market dynamics, and evaluate financial yield structures. Translates directly to the ability to analyze complex (re)insurance portfolios and carrier compensation models.

Application Development & AI Integration | Independent Project

• Technical Utilization & Swift Coding: Designed and programmed "SweatCheck," a functional fitness application, utilizing Swift to construct the primary architecture and user interface.
• Advanced Systems Analysis: Architected complex logic and accelerated development cycles by effectively utilizing advanced AI models (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Codex) to write, debug, and execute code, demonstrating high-level analytical problem-solving and systems thinking.

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Marketing & Sales | Independent Creator

• Revenue Generation: Leveraged personal brand presence through the NIL Club app to market specific partner brands and successfully earn commission-based revenue.
• Performance Metrics: Achieved a top-5 athlete ranking across all GVSU sports and the #1 ranking on the varsity swim team for engagement and revenue generation, proving an inherent understanding of incentive structures, external engagement, and performance-based compensation.