Alex Russell 180 Cresthaven Drive Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 4B9 alexrussellbusiness@gmail.com C: 902.440.2562 Highlights Finance and Accounting Experience • Citco Fund Services, Fund Accountant/Analyst June 2010-Present • Canadian Securities Course (CSC) • Enrolled in CFA level 1 • Experience with all financial products, statement analysis, trade orders, project analysis Entrepreneurship • Co-founding partner of landscape construction business, MBA Yard Services • Grew profits 32% annually with a 86% customer retention rate (4 year avg.) • Profiled in Students In Business, August 2009, as a successful business • Received entrepreneurship scholarship upon high school graduation Investment Management Experience 2006-2010 • Owner of Skycrest Investments, portfolio consists of real estate and securities • Utilizing fundamental and technical analysis for equity and derivative selections • Expertise in financial statement analysis and ability to compute key financial ratios Motivation, discipline and focus • Competitive tri-athlete • Carleton University Entrance Scholarship Adaptability •Completed a semester in Sweden gaining international experience, overseas contacts and experience in two start up companies • Ability to interact and connect with people from various countries and cultures Education Bachelor of Commerce, International Business Carleton University, Ottawa, ON Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Enrolled in CFA level 1 Jonkoping International Business School Student exc