From: lranton@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca (Lorie Ranton)
Subject: Look at this resume!
Keywords: Hire this guy!
Organization: University of Waterloo
Distribution: ont
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 14:57:27 GMT

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                        JAMES DREW FINLAYSON

                    7 Borden Street, Apt. #2
                Toronto, Ontario M5S 2M8
                               (416) 925-2163


Skills:

Financial Analysis Skills

Practical experience in...
*investing in equity and index options
*risk and variance analysis for equities
*general financial and managerial accounting
*marketing management practises
*mutual funds market activity and mortgage financing

Theoretical experience in...
*advanced linear regression analysis skills
*intermediate econometric model construction and analysis
*basic dynamic economic modelling
*capital planning and variance analysis
*international currency market management

Communication Skills

*interviewed and consulted executives at EMJ Data Systems to 
   compile a competitive analysis of their strategic and financial 
   planning system
*located and evaluated tenants and negotiated leases and grievances
*wrote and presented various papers to university peer groups
*drafted several research articles for the university newspaper
*designed and edited Woodstock Collegiate's student newspaper
*performed several roles in school and community theatres
*taught skiing, tennis and computers to students ages 8 to 16

Entrepreneurial Skills

*invested profitably in the options market at age 14
*developed and managed a rental property for 8 tenants
*created and implemented dBASE IV applications for small 
   businesses

Computer Skills

Competent in...
*    software packages: Word Perfect; Harvard Graphics; Lotus 123; 
     Information Financial Planning System (IFPS); NewViews 
     Accounting System; Time Series Programming (TSP); 
     AccPacc Accounting System; dBASE IV; Statistical 
     Applications Software (SAS); Ventura; Windows
*    hardware & operating systems: IBM PC/MS DOS; 
     IBM 3270/VM/CMS; DEC VAXstation; Apple Macintosh
*    programming languages: G W Basic; A Programming 
     Language; Xedit

Education:

*   currently working on Level I of the Certified Financial Analyst 
    courses, Level II, Part I of the Canadian Investment Management 
    courses, and the Canadian Options course 
*   completed the Canadian Securities Course (1992) 
*   graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in specialized 
    Economics at the University of Guelph with electives in 
    mathematics, management and philosophy (1987-1991)
*   earned a OSSHGD at Woodstock Collegiate Institute (1983-1987)

Work Experience:

Main Street Auto     Jan. 92 to Aug. 92   		Woodstock
	Assistant Mechanic
	*aided in setting up computerized systems
	*assisted in the development of company literature
	*performed basic functions of servicing vehicles: tune-ups, 
	  computerized 4-wheel alignments, brake checks, engine 
	  diagnostics, and general auto mechanics     
	*worked long hours to meet the demands of the customers

James Finlayson Ltd.    Jun. 88 - Sept. 91		Guelph
	Business & Property Manager
	*managed computerized business accounting processes
	*supervised 8 tenants while maintaining property status
	*advertised for vacancies and interviewed tenants
	*dealt with contractors, lawyers and real estate agents
	*functioned as a free-lance builder, plumber and electrician

Oxford AgriPro     Apr. 87 - Aug. 87		Hickson
	Liquid Suspension Fertilizer Mixer
	*operated a 14-ton liquid fertilizer inverse propeller mixer
	*drove a CASE front-loader and Toyota tow-motor
	*worked long hours during planting season

Harris Animal Hospital     May 86 - Aug. 86		Woodstock
	Veterinary Assistant
	*functioned as a surgical aid and completed basic lab analysis
	*used a veterinary computerized billing system
	*performed various reception duties

Awards:

*   attained the "First Place Skier" position on the Woodstock 
    Ski Racing Team and proceeded to the Ontario Alpine 
    All-Star Race (1987)
*   earned Level 1 Certified Ski Instructor certificate (1987)
*   completed the Wilderness Course at Outward Bound (1985)
*   won several Oxford-Elgin Badminton/Tennis Division 
    Awards (1983-1986)

Interests:

*  downhill ski racing; soccer; guitar playing; squash; cooking; 
   automotive restoration


References Available Upon Request
JAMES DREW FINLAYSON
7 Borden Street, Apt. #2
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2M8
(416) 925-2163


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