Katherine Rappold

713-408-4110 | Katherine.rappold@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Bachelor of Science in Finance Expected Graduation: December 2014 GPA: 3.48 / 4.0 Honors: LSU Honors College, Chancellors Aide, Finance Academy, Academic Scholars Award, Sophomore Honors Distinction

WORK EXPERIENCE
LSU Department of Finance Baton Rouge, LA SMART Lab Student Worker January 2013-present Managed Bloomberg Certification program by assisting students in completing requirements Supported the Assistant Director of the Department of Finance in overseeing SMART Lab operations Department Student Worker Responded to faculty requests and student inquiries regarding the finance department and curriculum The Financial Advisory Group, Inc. Houston, TX Investment Management Intern May 2013-August 2013 Researched and built fact sheets for mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income investments Met with high net worth individuals to discuss portfolio returns and long range financial plans Aramco Services Company Houston, TX Industrial Relations Intern, Career Development Division May 2012 August 2012 Organized, oversaw, and led a week-long orientation for 96 international student employees Created budget spreadsheets, participated in weekly management meetings, collaborated with Program Chair to develop itineraries, and interacted with student employees from diverse cultures LSU CxC Studio 151 Baton Rouge, LA Studio Mentor September 2011 December 2012 Assisted Manager with administrative duties for the distinguished communicator program Provided feedback for CxC student presentations in order to improve public speaking skills

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER

Beta Alpha Psi November 2013-present Vice President of Communications Managed chapter website and produced a video presentation to help maintain our chapters Gold status Student Finance Association August 2013 present Public Relations Chair Communicated meeting information between the SFA executive staff, faculty, and students Student Government August 2012 May 2013 Programming, Support, and Initiatives Fund Representative Allocated over $300,000 in funding to student organizations hosting on campus events Students on Target Organized and led a university wide wellness festival to promote substance free lifestyles FOCUS Program, LSU Honors College January 2012 May 2012 Constructed a curriculum and taught a hands-on Healthy Eating cooking class for 23 students

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Bloomberg, Morningstar Office and Direct, FactSet Activities: Student Government, Student Finance Association, Junior Achievement, Beta Alpha Psi