Samuel Phillips

Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Organized individual with excellent time management skills, ready to contribute to company growth in entry-level roles. Eager to leverage interpersonal skills in diverse environments.

Founder & Lead Organizer, Holiday Gift Drive

• Led a Christmas fundraising and gift-distribution initiative for a local boys’ home, coordinating personalized gift requests and delivery
• Recruited and organized individual gift sponsors to ensure every resident received a custom-selected present
• Took a primary leadership role after multiple years of family-led involvement, expanding reach and execution

3D-Printed Robotic Arm with Differential Gearing(AutoCAD • 3D Printing • Mechanical + Electrical Integration) -

• Engineered rotating electrical interface using sliding copper contact plates for continuous power and signal connections.
• Integrated mechanical transmission design with embedded motor control, ensuring reliability throughout full rotational range. Iterated on geometry, tolerances, and contact alignment through both physical testing and AutoCAD simulation.

Algorithmic Equity Selection & Data-Driven Optimization(Python, NumPy, Pandas, Statistical Modeling)

• Developed an end-to-end algorithmic equity pairs trading framework using industry-based filtering, regression modeling, and cointegration testing
• Designed Z-score–based signals with beta-hedged long/short execution for market-neutral exposure
• Integrated live data and paper trading via the Alpaca API with automated monitoring and execution
• Evaluated performance and risk using Ornstein–Uhlenbeck modeling and Monte Carlo simulation

Speaker, First Presbyterian Church; Delivered senior faith testimony; engaged audience of 200+.