Résumé

Mitchell Trexel

B.S. Finance, Penn State · CFA Level I Candidate · U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

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Professional Summary

Finance graduate (Aug 2026) with four years of U.S. Marine Corps service, including two years leading a 4-person team, and analytical experience on a $1.6M student-managed investment fund. Proven ability to manage assets and logistics under pressure, deliver accurate reporting on tight deadlines, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders. Seeking analyst roles where data-driven decision-making and disciplined execution create business value.

Education

The Pennsylvania State UniversityExpected Aug 2026
Bachelor of Science in Finance — GPA: 3.82 / 4.0
  • Honors: President Walker Award, Dean's List (all semesters), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Relevant coursework: Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment & Portfolio Analysis, Financial Ethics

Experience

Intrieri Family Student Managed Fund, Penn State UniversityJan 2026 – Present
Student Analyst — Remote
  • Conduct fundamental equity and industry research supporting buy/sell/hold decisions for a $1.6M student-managed portfolio in a committee-driven process
  • Build DCF and comparable company valuation models and author research notes presented to Lead Analysts and Fund Officers
  • Defend investment theses in Investment Strategy Meetings covering risk analysis, security evaluation, and portfolio positioning
  • Perform post-mortem reviews of positions, analyzing thesis drift, risk exposure, and realized vs. expected performance
  • Apply CFA Institute ethical and analytical standards to live investment analysis
U.S. Marine Corps2020 – 2024
Mortar Team Leader — Camp Pendleton, CA
  • Led, trained, and evaluated a 4-person team over two years, building training plans and performance standards for high-stakes operations
  • Managed logistics and accountability for $300K+ in assets through a 7-month overseas deployment with zero losses or audit discrepancies
  • Produced 200+ time-sensitive reports with 100% accuracy, briefing findings and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Coordinated across multiple units to align constrained resources with mission priorities under changing conditions

Certifications

CFA Level I Candidate (Aug 2026) Bloomberg Market Concepts Intro to Financial Modeling (CFI) Excel for Finance (LinkedIn Learning)

Technical Skills

Excel — DCF, comps, 3-statement modeling, NPV/IRR, VBA Bloomberg Terminal Power BI Tableau SQL Python AI-assisted analysis & automation (Claude Code) PowerPoint

Honors & Interests

  • Military Honors: Meritorious Mast, U.S. Marine Corps
  • Interests: Investing · Marathon Training · Weightlifting · Spearfishing