Summary
Work History
Education
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Global And Community Engagement
Honors And Certifications
Extracurricular Activities
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Riley Popovich

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with experience in team management and effective communication. Skilled in project management and strategic planning, contributing to successful product launches and community initiatives. Eager to leverage research and leadership skills for impactful organizational growth.

Work History

Behavioral Finance & Performance Research Project

Polygence
Los Angeles, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducting original research (literature review) on how time limits and different time horizons affect the quality of business decisions, especially in investing, deal-making, and day-to-day performance.
  • Reviewing multi-faceted pieces of literature relating to the topics of time horizons and business decisions, constraints of time in decision-making, cultural and technological dimensions of time, and ethical and practical implications.
  • Aiming for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and presentation at a national or international symposium.

Vice President of Communications

Virtual Enterprise International (VEI)
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw internal and external communications, supported pitch development, team coordination, and investor messaging for solar-powered phone cases that also charge your phone.
  • Managed a team of four classmates to promote our product on social media and spread messaging via newsletters.

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Achieved Scouting's highest rank through multi-year leadership and service.
  • Designed and led a biodiversity restoration project with over 20 volunteers and more than 40 hours of environmental work.
  • Managed a group of 75 scouts in the girls' troop, ranging in ages from 11 to 16.
  • Responsible for running the troop, planning all weekly meetings, monthly campouts, and releasing the schedule to the entire troop.
  • Responsible for teaching specific skills, including first aid, time management, camping, and nature.

Global Service Program

Travel for Teens
Costa Rica, Costa Rica
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated English language learning through games and educational activities for local children.
  • Contributed to school construction and beach restoration efforts in underserved rural communities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palisades Charter High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2027

Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate and Introduction To Business

West Los Angeles College
Virtual

Some College (No Degree) - Prescriptive Analytics

Wharton Global Youth Program
Virtual

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Social media strategy
  • Time management
  • Public speaking
  • First aid and CPR

Global And Community Engagement

GLOBAL & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Travel for Teens – Global Service Program

Costa Rica | Summer 2023

  • Facilitated English language learning through games and educational activities for local children

Contributed to school construction and beach restoration efforts in underserved rural communities

Honors And Certifications

  • Wharton Pre-Baccalaureate - Prescriptive Analytics
  • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America (2024)
  • PADI Rescue & Advanced Scuba Diver
  • Emergency First Response (CPR/EFR) Certified
  • Vice President of Communications - VEI
  • Sailing Certification (Beginner Level)

Extracurricular Activities

  • Varsity Lacrosse, Attack.
  • Mock Trial, Legal research, case strategy, and public speaking.

Affiliations

  • PADI Rescue & Advanced Scuba Diver
  • Emergency First Response (CPR/EFR) Certified
  • Sailing Certification (Beginner Level)
  • Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Troop 223G

Timeline

Behavioral Finance & Performance Research Project

Polygence
01.2024 - Current

Vice President of Communications

Virtual Enterprise International (VEI)
01.2024 - 01.2025

Global Service Program

Travel for Teens
06.2023 - 06.2023

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America
01.2020 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Palisades Charter High School

Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate and Introduction To Business

West Los Angeles College

Some College (No Degree) - Prescriptive Analytics

Wharton Global Youth Program