Jackson Simon

Jackson K. Simon
246 Pacific St., Circle | Brooklyn, NY 11201 | [email protected] | 971.533.2954

Education
University of Puget Sound (UPS), School of Economics Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics May 2012
GPA: 3.6; Minor: Finance

Work Experience
Simon & Simon Inc., Field Supervisor, West Linn, OR May 2008 – December 2013
Design build firm specializing in landscapes, home construction and maintenance
Developed and implemented a three-stage maintenance pricing strategy for clients that doubled summer revenues
Proposed bids on maintenance accounts and advised on second proposal estimation on large maintenance and construction projects
Collected, deposited, and recorded accounts receivable and payable with QuickBooks, created and sent billings to clients
Ordered and budgeted supplies for construction, irrigation, and office projects and took inventory
Assisted clients on bidding and provided excellent customer service

SaeLao Project, Program Coordinator, Vang Vieng, Laos April 2013 – June 2013
Developed daily project plans and supervised staff at an NGO dedicated to implementing sustainable farming practices and improving education in the village of Nathong
Restructured the non-profit business plan to create consistent cash flow
Reorganized chain of command to improve worker efficiency
Created English vocabulary and grammar lessons

Four Horsemen Investments, Vice President/Treasurer, Tacoma, WA September 2011 – September 2012
Managed finances for a non-profit focusing on peer-to-peer loans
Designed a unique loan criteria to identify quality investments for loan portfolio through online loan sites Prosper and Lending Club
Wrote successful grant proposals and presented to major foundations and financial institutes in the Northwest
Transformed the investment fund from a $2,000 dollar portfolio into a $30,000 operation through improved investment strategy and grants
Led community outreach and coordinated volunteer efforts in the greater Tacoma area that aligned with our company values and goals

School of Business and Leadership, Office Assistant/Teachers Aid, Tacoma, WA August 2010 – May 2012
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