MARK FARANDA

I am passionate about helping people and making a positive difference. Enthusiastic, dependable, energetic team player and adaptable self-starter, I enjoy meeting new challenges, team building and leading by example through kindness, empathy and understanding.

• Thomas Nugent, Cross-Country Coach, 914-525-8301
• Other references are available by request.

• Finance
• Sports
• Health/Wellness
• Leadership
• Photography
• JUCO Cross Country
• JUCO Bowling

• Financial Intern, Hudson View Advisors, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 09/01/25, Present, Internship to gain knowledge and experience in personalized financial planning and portfolio management for individuals & businesses.
• Cashier, Decicco & Sons, Bedford, NY, 12/01/24, 03/01/25, Operated cash registers and provided positive assistance and customer service.
• Staff Member, 16 Handles, Larchmont, NY, 03/01/26, Present, Assisting guests, maintaining store cleanliness, and creating a welcoming experience to provide excellent customer service in this fast-paced ice cream and frozen yogurt shop.

• Student Government, Senate, SUNY Westchester, OCT 2025 - Present, Advocate for student concerns, ideas and feedback during meetings & discussions. Assist in policy decisions and events that impact the student body. Serve as liaison between students and administration.
• Faculty Senate, SGA Student Representative, SUNY Westchester, 10/01/25, 05/01/26, Communicated Student Government Association's initiatives, concerns, and perspectives to faculty leadership. Acted as liaison between Faculty Senate and Student Government Association by sharing key updates, discussions, and campus developments to strengthen collaboration between students and faculty.
• Stocks & Finance Club Member, SUNY Westchester, SEPT 2025 - Present, Participated in discussions on stock market trends, trading strategies and investing concepts while collaborating with peers to expand financial knowledge and market awareness.
• Accounting Club Member, SUNY Westchester, SEPT 2025 - Present, Participate in workshops, meetings, events that build practical skills such as budgeting, financial analysis, teamwork. Collaborate with other members and engage with guest speakers.
• Public Relations Committee Member, SUNY Westchester, OCT 2025 - Present, Coordinated and promoted SGA initiatives, activities, and engagement across campus. Created and participated in promotional video content to increase campus awareness of SGA programs, events, and student advocacy efforts.
• Finance Committee, Member, SUNY Westchester, FEB 2026 - MAY 2026, Reviewed and assisted in allocating funding for student clubs and organizations, ensuring resources were distributed responsibly and in alignment with campus needs. Evaluated budget requests and collaborated with committee members to support student engagement through fair financial decision making.
• Commit 2 Change Leadership Program, SUNY Westchester, FEB 2026 - MAY 2026, Completed SUNY Westchester's highly selective 12-week Commit to Change Leadership Development Program, strengthening leadership, collaboration, and communication skills through hands-on training and team-based experiences.