Parker Shrigley

FBLA – President (12), VP of Communications (11)

• Led weekly officer and club meetings, presentations, and officer responsibilities.
• Increased membership from ~100 to 130+, making FBLA the 3rd largest club at LKN HS.
• Built partnerships with business professionals; secured guest speakers and launched Wharton Investment Challenge.
• Mentored members in competition prep, improving performance and competition placement.

Financial Literacy Workshops – Founder (11–12)

• Compiled and presented workshops on investing, retirement planning, building personalized investment portfolios and college savings.
• Developed public speaking skills by delivering presentations to students at my high school.

Fordham University – Wall Street in the Classroom (11)

• Completed 5-day finance academy in NYC focused on markets, economic trends, investment banking, private equity and hedge funds.

Beta Club – President (12)

• Directed operations for largest club at LKN HS (200+ members).
• Organized service projects, campus beautification initiatives, delegated officer responsibilities and increased membership engagement through initiatives.

Shelton Leadership Camp, NC Wesleyan – Peer Leader (11–12)

• Mentored and supervised 7 campers during weeklong leadership program; facilitated activities and maintained schedules.
• Accumulated 96+ volunteer hours.

Basketball – Varsity (12), JV (9–10); AAU (6 years)

• Competed in school and AAU basketball, demonstrating teamwork and discipline.

Track & Field – Varsity (11–12)

• Ran in 200m and 400m sprints

• Placed top-20 nationally in Stock Market competition out of 330+
• Placed 1st in Stock Market competition out of school 2 years in a row
• Microsoft Office Specialist + Microsoft Office Expert certifications + AP Scholar