Joanne Guo
Assistant Professor Of Finance
Plainview,NY
Summary
Experienced educator in university-level finance and economics courses. Skilled in preparing and delivering lectures, evaluating and grading student work and preparing course materials. Tech-savvy educator with in-depth understanding of various online pedagogical platforms.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor of Finance
St. Joseph's University
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in economics and finance by engaging students and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline.
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Stayed current with trends in financial research, integrating cutting-edge theories into course materials to ensure relevancy for students entering the workforce.
- Engaged in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth and accreditation expectations.
- Served on assigned university committees and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in research projects, resulting in conference presentations.
- Initiated partnerships between local businesses and university programs for experiential learning opportunities benefiting both parties involved.
- Advised students seeking career guidance within the fields of economics and finance, connecting them with potential job opportunities and networking events.
Chief Financial Officer
Therapy My Way, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers and strategic partners.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance
University Of Bridgeport
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in economics and finance by engaging students and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline.
- Served on assigned university committees and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in research projects, resulting in conference presentations.
- Initiated partnerships between local businesses and university programs for experiential learning opportunities benefiting both parties involved.
- Advised students seeking career guidance within the fields of economics and finance, connecting them with potential job opportunities and networking events.
- Participated in university outreach initiatives, acting as visiting professor to affiliated university in China.
Securities Compliance Analyst
U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
08.1997 - 08.2021
- Advised and improved broker-dealers’ overall securities practices, including supervisory systems, accounting procedures, risk management, selling practices, and financial health.
- Performed thorough examinations and produced detailed reports of broker-dealers, transfer agents and clearing agencies, as well as securities exchanges and other self-regulatory organizations.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective control measures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for senior management, outlining findings from investigations into suspected non-compliant activities.
Instructor of Economics
Manchester Community College
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Instructed courses in economics by engaging students and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
Graduate School And University Center of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
New York University
New York, NY 05.2001 -
BBA - Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Certification
In the process of obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst Certification
Published Papers
- Guo, Joanne. (2018, September) “China’s Monetary Policy Since 1948,” Journal of Economics Library, 5(3), 265-274; September 2018.
- Guo, Joanne. (2015, September) “Quantitative Easing and U.S. Financial Asset Returns,” Journal of Economics Bibliography, 2(3), 67-105; September 2015.
Research in Progress
- Guo, Joanne and Akash Nandi. “Women on Corporate Boards and Firm Performance.”
- Guo, Joanne and Ilya Mowerman. “Wealth Inequality and Stock Market Participation.”
- Guo, Joanne and Hsinrong Wei. “Trade Liberalization and Emerging Stock Markets.”
Contribution to Book/Journal Article Publications
- Authoring PowerPoint lecture slides for Principles of Microeconomics, 1st Edition, by Stevenson and Wolfers. New York: Macmillan, 2023.
- Reviewed and edited chapters for Economics Interactive, 1st Edition, a new digital product, by Parkin Bade. Pearson: 2019.
- Reviewed and edited chapters for Principles of Economics, 1st Edition, by Stevenson and Wolfers. New York: Macmillan, 2018.
- Served as journal referee for Journal of Business and Economic Studies, 2018 – 2019.
- Served as journal referee for International Journal of Financial Studies, 2018.
- Served as journal referee for Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, 2017.
- Served on the textbook advisory board for Clashing Views on Economic Issues by Bonello and Lobo. New York: McGraw Hill, 2010.
- Reviewed and edited chapters for Money, Banking and Financial Markets by Cecchetti, Schoenholtz. New York: McGraw Hill, 2014.
Presentations
2023
New York State Economic Association Conference, New York
“Women on Corporate Boards and Firm Performance”
2019
Eastern Economic Association Conference, New York
“China’s Monetary Policy Since 1948”
2018
Sammis Lecture Series, University of Bridgeport
“Trade Wars: Lessons from History”
2017
Northeast Business and Economics Conference, New York
“How Should China Set Its Monetary Policy”
2016
New York State Economic Association Conference, New York
“Trade Liberalization and Emerging Stock Markets”
2014
New York State Economic Association Conference, New York
“Quantitative Easing and Financial Markets”
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Finance
St. Joseph's University
08.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Therapy My Way, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance
University Of Bridgeport
08.2015 - 08.2021
Instructor of Economics
Manchester Community College
01.2013 - 08.2015
Ph.D. - Economics
Graduate School And University Center of The City University of New York, The
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Economics
New York University
05.2001 -
BBA - Finance
Baruch College of The City University of New York
05.2001 -
Securities Compliance Analyst
U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission
08.1997 - 08.2021
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