Joshua Nelson

42418 Wesley Howe Rd Gonzales, La 70737

225-323-3206 Joshpnelson92@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Graduation Date (Expected): Dec 2015
Certified Financial Planning Program
GPA: 3.57 / 4.0
Honors/Scholarships: Deans List, Academic Scholars Resident Award
Relevant Coursework: Economics: Money, Banking, and Macroeconomic Activity, Accounting:
Tax Planning for Individuals, Financial Management, Principles of Marketing, Principles of
Management
United States Army Infantry School
ASVAB: 96%

Fort Benning, Georgia

April 2013- August 2013

WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Trish Freeman Insurance Agency
Gonzales, Louisiana
Personal Assistant, Life Insurance Sales Representative
Aug 2014 - Present
Conducting process interviews for health/life insurance policies
Researching policy benefits, advising clients on individual needs, and selling life insurance policies
to prospective clients
Army National Guard
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Infantryman, Private First Class
Dec 2012 - Present
Gained knowledge on equipment, qualifications on material, and experience with Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) training scenarios
Advised, led, and assisted in training efforts in various environments with intensive, high stress
mission environments
Governor Bobby Jindals Office
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Constituent Services
Jan 2013- May 2013
Received, consolidated, and tasked constituent issues to the corresponding department within the
office
Regularly used and improved formal communication skills with high-profile public officials
Student Council (High School)
Student Body President

Gonzales, Louisiana
Aug 2010- May 2012

Organized, managed, and maintained a student council team effort to provide $4000 in funding for a
water-well project in Ethiopia through Generosity Water
Conducted routine meetings to discuss and advise staff leadership on the welfare of the student body

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Activities: Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity, High School Football Assistant Coach, At-risk Youth Program
Volunteer
Interests: Athletics, International Studies/Travel, Fishing, Repelling, Strength Training, and Reading