Hello! I'm Matthew
Hello! My name is Matthew Rodriguez, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance at Texas Christian University (TCU) with an expected graduation date of May 2025. With a strong foundation in financial principles, leadership skills, and a dedication to ethical practices, I am eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of finance. My goal is to help clients achieve financial success through innovative strategies and collaboration.
Matthew Rodriguez
BUSINESS FINANCE
210-836-5352
Email:
Location:
San Antonio, Tx 78261
Date of Birth:
February 21, 2003
Phone:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2024 - August 2024
Jordan Ford
Finance Intern
During my internship at Jordan Ford, I contributed to various financial operations by assisting managers with credit application inputs and handling bank callbacks. I supported the lease renewal process, ensuring attention to detail and timeliness in all tasks. I emphasized discretion, professionalism, and ethical standards, which are critical attributes in finance-related roles. Additionally, I developed and presented a summer project that showcased my analytical and problem-solving skills. Through this experience, I also gained valuable knowledge in presenting and selling vehicle finance products.
September 2022 - December 2022
Administrative Assistant
Freedom Solar
In my role as an Administrative Assistant at Freedom Solar, I composed and distributed professional correspondence, including emails, memos, letters, and forms, ensuring clear and effective communication. I maintained and organized extensive contact lists to support operational efficiency and prepared reconciled expense reports to ensure accurate financial tracking. Additionally, I provided administrative and general support to managers and clients, contributing to the overall productivity of the team.
EDUCATION
May 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Tx
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance at Texas Christian University (TCU) with an expected graduation date of May 2025. With a strong foundation in financial principles, leadership skills, and a dedication to ethical practices, I am eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of finance. My goal is to help clients achieve financial success through innovative strategies and collaboration.
June 2021
Johnson High School, San Antonio, Tx
High School Diploma
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Johnson High School in San Antonio, TX, in May 2021 with a GPA of 4.02. During high school, I demonstrated leadership and teamwork as the Varsity Football Team Captain, balancing academic excellence with athletic commitments.
PROJECTS
Marketing Simternship TCU
During the Marketing Principles Simternship, I managed critical marketing decisions, including product selection, pricing strategies, and advertising budget allocation, to optimize business outcomes. I also conducted in-depth primary and secondary research to develop an effective advertising mix and comprehensive promotion plan, demonstrating my ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel - Certified
Microsoft Excel - Certified
Google Workspace - Proficient
Analytical & Statistical Skills - Proficient
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Financial Investing
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Pricing of financial futures, including stock index, fixed income and foreign currencyfutures
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Interest rate markets. Interest rate and currency swap valuation
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Hedging mechanisms using financial futures
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Mechanics of option markets and trading strategies using options
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Valuation of option contracts using Binomial Option Pricing, and Black-Scholes-MertonOption Pricing models
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Risk management applications of futures and options contracts, including hedging, portfolio insurance and Value-at-Risk
Financial Reporting
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Apply the accrual basis of accounting to recognize and measure certain liabilities and equities and any associated revenues and expenses (e.g., bonds, leases, and deferred taxes).
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Prepare and interpret a balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of changes in shareowners’ equity, with an emphasis on transactions that affect liabilities and equities.
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Recognize financial statement implications of management’s accounting choices, with an emphasis on those that affect liabilities and equities.
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Recognize and measure certain stockholders’ equity transactions.
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Measure and interpret earnings per share
Financial Management
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Financial analysis and planning, forecasting the financial needs of a firm
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Capital expenditure analysis, capital structure and distribution policies
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Merger and acquisition analysis, and corporate restructuring
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The effects of the firm's financial and operating decisions on the value of the firm's securities in financial markets.