William R. Thompson
Pennington
Summary
Detail-oriented, fast-reading editorial enthusiast with strong analytical and writing skills honed through multidisciplinary academic training in economics, history, and creative writing. Combines research depth and data fluency with a lifelong passion for books and storytelling. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic editorial team through strong work ethic, proven organization, and literary insight.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Analyst
Self-Employed
Pennington
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted independent market research, identifying trends across industries and macroeconomic factors
- Created financial reports and investment strategies, including zero-cost long-short portfolios
- Developed skills in data interpretation, precision, and synthesis—all essential to editorial analysis
Inventory Control Specialist
Craft Cleaners, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Eliminated the backlog of unprocessed client items through the reorganization of work areas, increasing efficiency
- Expedited intake processing by 50% through improved management of operating systems for product tagging and invoicing
- Facilitated timely packaging of client orders that reduced wait times for product delivery by 24 hours
Eagle Scout Project Lead
Troop 44, BSA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Led a team to design and produce an Eagle project during the pandemic
- Engineered solutions for pandemic social distancing challenges by securing an outdoor meeting location
- Coordinated 4 successful work sessions for 12 volunteers who persevered through challenging weather conditions
- Instructed volunteers in practical construction procedures that led to the successful completion of two little libraries and a bird
- hotel via creative collaboration among team members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, History And Finance Minor
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel (Advanced)
- Beginner Python
- Financial modeling
- Market research
- Investment strategies
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Marketing analytics
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Quantitative analysis
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Trend forecasting
- Prepare detailed reports
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- SIE Credential, FINRA, 06/24
- Goldman Sachs Forage: Excel for Business, 06/23
- Prudential PGIM Forage: Fixed Income & Market Research, 06/23
Writing And Leadership
- Poetry Awards (High School), Multiple-time poetry contest winner; recognized for original voice, structure, and imagery.
- Eagle Scout Project Lead, Troop 44, BSA, 03/21, 06/21, Directed volunteers to complete a community-based construction and literacy project., Designed and executed project logistics, scheduling, and team instruction under real-world constraints.
Affiliations
Literary Interests: Contemporary fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, classical literature, historical fiction, history
Other Interests: Classically trained cellist, guitar, wakeboarding
Languages
German
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Market Analyst
Self-Employed
06.2023 - 06.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Craft Cleaners, LLC
05.2022 - 08.2022
Eagle Scout Project Lead
Troop 44, BSA
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics Major, History And Finance Minor
University of Miami
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