William J.

McMahon
(215) 512-4989 | wmcmahon220@gmail.com | 837 Greenwood Ave, Jenkintown PA
EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University | Schreyer Honors College University Park, PA

Smeal College of Business Class of 2027
Intended Bachelor of Science in Finance | Intended Minor in International Business GPA: 4.00 /4.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Pennsylvania State Investment Association University Park, PA

Consumer Staples Analyst Jan 2024 – Mar 2024
• Attended weekly general body meetings and sector breakout sessions with members of the Nittany Lion Fund
• Developed an understanding of investing concepts, the stock market and overall economy, and valuation methods
• Created and presented a stock pitch which contained multiple valuation methods including a DCF for the Target Corp
Nittany Lion Fund University Park, PA
Incoming Fund Manager Apr 2024 – Present
• Will collaborate with other managers to oversee a portfolio of over 16.5 MM AUM in efforts to outperform the S&P 500
• Will utilize tools such as Bloomberg and FactSet to conduct equity research and valuations on intended companies
Stock Market Club Jenkintown, PA
President Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
• Led weekly meetings to discuss recent market developments and teach different valuation methods to members
• Facilitated the paper trading of stocks, providing hands-on experience with investment strategies for members
• Applied concepts from lessons to create and present stock pitches to faculty and to improve presentation skills under pressure

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Sapphire Leadership Program University Park, PA

Distinguished Member Aug 2023 – Present
• Selected out of a competitive pool of 850 incoming freshman to be apart of a 50 person cohort representing the top 5% of Smeal
• Enrolled in a diverse array of enriching Sapphire exclusive courses and actively participated in over twenty hours of professional
development, leadership development and community service events, contributing to personal growth as a leader
• Chosen as the McGranaghan Sapphire Scholarship Fund recipient by Sapphire directors during the 2023 fall semester
Q&A with U.S. House of Representatives Candidates (4th Congressional District) University Park, PA
Lead Speaker Oct 2022 – Nov 2022
• Utilized advanced research skills to curate complex questions involving social and economic issues to ask to candidates
• Conducted a Q&A session in front of the Jenkintown High School student body and registered votes (500+ people in attendance)
• Guided candidates into expressing their views on various topics to help register voters create a better understanding of candidates
• Facilitated the political discussion between candidates to ensure that all questions were being answered fully
Student Council Jenkintown, PA
President Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
• Facilitated weekly meetings for a diverse membership of over 100 students, honing exceptional public speaking abilities
• Created and executed school or service events, enriching the student body experience and promoting a culture of engagement
• Collaborated closely with other clubs to promote undervalued events or initiatives, fostering a sense of unity and school pride

WORK EXPERIENCE

Human Robot Brewery Jenkintown, PA

Inventory Manager | Bar Back May 2021 – Present
• Managing inventory for the stores canned craft beer to ensure that there is enough product to display and sell to customers
• Improving interpersonal skills by speaking to customers at the bar and improving their customer service experience
• Working collaboratively with the manager to strategize and develop creative events and themes for the restaurant; saw an increase
in sales % on Sundays after recommending operational changes in our venue segment, which increased weekend revenue

HONORS & INTERESTS

Honors: President Walker Award Recipient, George Eastman Young Leaders Award Recipient, Chord Bearer
Interests: The Beatles, football, Game of Thrones, Batman, concerts, horror movies, Good Will Hunting, road trips