Matthew Tombaugh
New Haven,Connecticut
Summary
A student skilled in multitasking with a superior work ethic, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player with a hardworking and resourceful approach. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
RiseEdge Fund
Connecticut
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven decision-making to optimize business performance and drive growth.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Successfully obtained funding through development and presentation of our business plan to friends and family.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Intercontinental Hotels Group
Paris, France
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved team communication by responding promptly to internal requests and inquiries.
- Supported departmental projects, ensuring deadlines were met and objectives were achieved.
Food and Beverage Intern
Michel Reybier Hospitality
Bern, Switzerland
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional food and beverage service.
- Assisted in menu development for increased guest satisfaction and repeat visits.
- Contributed to a positive team environment with strong communication skills and collaboration.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health code regulations.
Waiter
Union League Cafe
New Haven, CT
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
Commis Chef
Union League Cafe
New Haven, CT
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through precise measuring and accurate execution of recipe instructions, resulting in consistently high-quality dishes.
Education
BBA - Hospitality And Business Management
Ecole Hotelerie Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland05.2026
High School Diploma -
Loomis Chaffee
Windsor, CT06.2021
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Delegation Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Quick-learning
- Driven and Determined
Accomplishments
- I supervised a team of 44 members during my school's concept week, in which we were tasked with designing and operating a pop-up restaurant.
- Reaching an average return of 1.5x the S&P 500 per month since the founding of RiseEdge Fund.
- Special Olympics Volunteer Team Leader from 2017 to 2020
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop ratio-based and automated tracking spreadsheets linked to financial websites to benefit my fund's profitability.
- I recruited five new students to our school by giving tours as a student ambassador.
- Featured on the school's website as a lead ambassador.
- Elected as class speaker in my freshman year of college.
- Played Varsity Ice Hockey in high school.
- Essay of the year award in my junior year of high school.
Projects
- The Chicken Shack: Elected general manager of "The Chicken Shack," a pop-up restaurant run by students and funded by the school. Our job was to design and bring our idea to fruition while returning the expenditures provided by the school. I was successful in presenting our idea to the board for funding and was in charge of controlling financial measures. We were able to return profits in two days on the two slowest days of the week for Switzerland, Sunday and Monday.
- CFA Level 1: Currently studying for the CFA Level 1 exam with over 200 hours of studying tracked.
- YPO YNG Financial Services and Investing Industries Vice Chairman: I was selected as the Vice Chairman of the Young President's Organization Financial Services and Investing Industries group out of over 70 people. I am in charge of communicating with and teaching members aged 16 to 25 about certain aspects of the industry and its services.
- RiseEdge Fund: An investment fund started by myself and my colleague focused on emerging sectors and specific companies within the US market. We actively manage this fund and utilize fundamental and quantitative analysis to support our investment decisions. We have beat the S&P 500 in every month since our start in October 2023.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Co-Founder
RiseEdge Fund
10.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant Intern
Intercontinental Hotels Group
06.2023 - 12.2023
Food and Beverage Intern
Michel Reybier Hospitality
06.2022 - 12.2022
Waiter
Union League Cafe
11.2021 - 12.2021
Commis Chef
Union League Cafe
05.2020 - 09.2020
BBA - Hospitality And Business Management
Ecole Hotelerie Lausanne
High School Diploma -
Loomis Chaffee