Cole Grunwald
New York,NY
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in finance from hands-on experience gained through projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive in the finance industry
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Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern/Accounts Payable Processor
City of Alma
Alma, MI
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Processed cash, check, and utility payments accurately while following office procedures
- Assisted with accounts payable tasks by entering invoices and organizing financial records
- Utilized Excel to track financial data and support department projects
- Reviewed and balanced check amounts to ensure accurate accounting
- Communicated with vendors to update and maintain account information
Finance Intern
Hantz Group
Taylor, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Applied financial planning concepts from coursework to help understand client financial profiles
- Learned about financial advising operations and client communication practices through classes
- Improved professional communication and presentation skills used by financial advisors
- Assisted with collecting client information for insurance quotes and reviewed client presentations with Senior Financial Advisors
Sports Information Staff Member
Alma College
Alma, MI
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Supported game day operations for varsity athletic events, ensuring a professional and engaging experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators
- Operated scoreboards, game clocks, video boards, and livestream equipment during live competitions
- Recorded real-time game statistics and collaborated with athletics staff, statisticians, and game officials
- Assisted with event setup, breakdown, and overall event execution in fast-paced athletic environments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Alma College
Alma, MI04-2026
High School Diploma -
Huron High School
New Boston, MI06-2022
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Superior time management
- Organizational skills
- MS office suite
- Flexible team player
- Microsoft power BI
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solver
- Proactive
Accomplishments
- Updated and organized outdated financial records for the City of Alma to improve accuracy and accessibility of information
- Recruited a new client and assisted in processing their insurance objectives while supporting advisors at Hantz Group
- Alma College Baseball: 2023 Freshman of the Year
- 2023–2024 Baseball CSC Academic All-District
- Harburn Scholar Athlete Award for 2024-2025 School Year
- MIAA Baseball Player of the Week (February 9th-14th)
- MIAA Baseball Team of the Week (February 9th-14th)
- MIAA Second Team for 25-26 Baseball season for Pitching
Timeline
Finance Intern/Accounts Payable Processor
City of Alma
05.2025 - 12.2025
Finance Intern
Hantz Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sports Information Staff Member
Alma College
09.2022 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Economics
Alma College
High School Diploma -
Huron High School