Luke Burch
New Philadelphia,OH
Summary
Accomplished professional with a diverse background in baseball and finance. Leveraged three years of minor league baseball experience to gain in-depth knowledge of player development, game strategy, and talent assessment. Transitioned successfully to financial services, refining skills in analysis, strategic decision-making, and client relationship management. Now poised to bring a comprehensive understanding of both baseball and business to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Advisor
Mapp Investments
Berlin, Ohio
11.2023 - Current
- Developed financial plans and strategies tailored to clients' individual needs
- Conducted detailed analysis of clients' current financial situation, including risk assessment, cash flow management, and retirement planning
- Analyzed potential investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and insurance products for clients
- 401k Plan Fiduciary
- Exposure to business financial planning as well as M&A
Private Hitting Instructor
Self-Employed
Akron, OH
10.2017 - Current
- Teaching kids and high school baseball players (ages 8-18)
- Training young players and giving insight into different development techniques and mental side of the game of baseball
- Working with groups as large as eight players per session, to smaller, one-on-one based training
- Learned how to communicate with different types of kids and how to get the most out of different types of personalities
Civil Engineering CAD Technician
Tekton Engineering
Berlin, Ohio
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborating with engineers at our firm to design site/construction plans
- Interim job due to non-compete in financial services from prior employer
Financial Advisor
Hummel Group
Berlin, Ohio
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: an independent financial services and insurance firm in Holmes County
- Worked as a licensed financial advisor with Hummel Group
- Gained valuable experience in investment management, financial planning, as well as complex life insurance/disability cases
- An independent financial services and insurance firm in Holmes County
Professional Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, Michigan
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Played in the Detroit Tigers minor league system in the A to Double A levels
- Effectively communicated with players of different cultures and demonstrated the ability to develop relationships with people from all types of different backgrounds
- Managed time effectively while completing my Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Kent State University during my career
- Served as a leadership member for Baseball Chapel
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Administration
Kent State University
Kent, OH07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2016
Skills
- Competitive
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Team Player
Certification
- FINRA Series 7 & 66, Active
- Life & Health Insurance, Active
Timeline
Financial Advisor
Mapp Investments
11.2023 - Current
Civil Engineering CAD Technician
Tekton Engineering
03.2022 - 11.2023
Financial Advisor
Hummel Group
08.2019 - 03.2022
Private Hitting Instructor
Self-Employed
10.2017 - Current
Professional Baseball Player
Detroit Tigers
06.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Sports Administration
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies
Kent State University