Dale Tarpley
Baton Rouge
Summary
Highly analytical professional with experience in data interpretation, statistical analysis, and trend forecasting. Strong problem-solving ability, strategic thinking, and technical skills including SQL and Excel. Contributed to data-driven decision making that increased efficiency and improved business outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Audit Compliance Intern
Brian Harris Auto Group
06.2025 - Current
- Performed recurring inventory and documentation audits across BMW and Audi stores; reinforced internal controls supporting lender trust and funding timelines
- Verified VINs, titles, buyer guides, and sales files for completeness; reduced repeat exceptions in deal jackets
- Built and maintained Excel trackers for unit status, aging, and sale readiness; delivered portfolio-style monitoring reports
- Coordinated with finance, sales, and service teams to clear units for sale; improved working capital turns and cash conversion
- Managed high-volume, detail-heavy work with minimal oversight; demonstrated ownership, precision, and reliability
Sales Associate
Kirkendoll Management
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed VIP and recurring client relationships; supported event-level revenue growth and accurate daily reconciliation
- Completed high-volume transactions with strong controls and documentation discipline
- Applied service mindset translating to clear communication with counterparties and sponsors
Property Manager
Temporary Insanity LLC
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed leasing cycle for short and long-term units; stabilized occupancy through disciplined screening and renewals
- Prepared operating budgets tracking revenue, expenses, and net cash flow
- Conducted market checks on rent levels and occupancy to inform pricing and reinvestment decisions
- Handled compliance issues and disputes with structured documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2025
Skills
- Financial Statement & Credit Analysis
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Excel & Data Analysis
- Private Equity & Credit Fundamentals
- Python
- Bloomberg familiarity
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Policy analysis
- Privacy regulations
- Corporate governance
- Internal controls
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder communication
ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION
- FarmMind (formerly FarmSmarter) Pro Bono Analyst
- LSU Investment Club Member
- Theta Chi Fraternity New Member Educator
- Ascend Cares Scholarship Recipient
- Boy Scouts of America Life Scout
- Order of the Arrow Member
SELECTED ACADEMIC WORK
Private equity, LBO modeling, DCF valuation, and transaction comparables. Financial statement analysis with coverage ratios and earnings quality focus.
Timeline
Finance and Audit Compliance Intern
Brian Harris Auto Group
06.2025 - Current
Property Manager
Temporary Insanity LLC
04.2023 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
Kirkendoll Management
12.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana State University