Cole Netherton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colenetherton/
Summary
Cal Poly Business Administration (Information Systems) student with 3.6 GPA and experience in financial systems, data analytics, and operations. Skilled in SQL, Tableau, and executive-level reporting with exposure to M&A and investor relations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Systems Intern
Waste Connections Inc.
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Received one-on-one mentorship from the CEO and observed acquisition board reviews, gaining firsthand exposure to M&A strategy.
- Built a dynamic SQL/Tableau/Interject dashboard providing rolling 12-month vendor-spend analytics adopted by district controllers nationwide.
- Delivered a comprehensive investor-analysis report to the VP of Investor Relations supporting a multi-city European investor roadshow.
- Opened the Annual IT Leadership Summit, introducing the CIO and executive IT directors to an audience of 150+ senior leaders.
- Led database integrity audits with the Executive Director of Financial Systems to ensure accuracy across key financial systems.
- Partnered with the California Regional Controller to complete a full on-site financial and operational audit.
Teacher's Assistant - Interpersonal Comm
Diablo Valley College
2023 - 2024
- Facilitated discussions, provided detailed presentation feedback, and coached students to improve public speaking and interpersonal skills.
- Assisted faculty with lesson preparation, classroom management, and student engagement, strengthening leadership and mentoring abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Information Systems
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA07-2026
Associate of Sciences - Business Administration And Economics
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
SQL Tableau Financial Analysis Corporate Finance Investor Relations M&A Support Data Quality Auditing Operational & Financial Auditing Interject Stakeholder Management Public Speaking Cross-Functional Collaboration
Leadership & Involvement
NYSE NextGen Bootcamp - Class of 2025
- Selected for an exclusive two-day professional-development program at the New York Stock Exchange.
- Participated in interactive forums with senior executives from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and NYSE.
- Attended seminars on capital markets, trading strategies, and emerging technologies, gaining insights from speakers including NYSE President Lynn Martin, NYSE Chief Development Officer Chris Taylor, and ICE Fixed Income & Data Services President Chris Edmonds.
- Awarded a certificate of completion for active participation and program achievement.
Timeline
Financial Systems Intern
Waste Connections Inc.
06.2025 - 09.2025
Associate of Sciences - Business Administration And Economics
Diablo Valley College
05.2001 -
Teacher's Assistant - Interpersonal Comm
Diablo Valley College
2023 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Information Systems
California Polytechnic State University
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