Matthew J. Johnson
Geneva, New York
Biography:
Matthew is currently in his senior year at Hobart College, majoring in Economics and minoring in International Relations. He is seeking a post-graduate position where he can apply his coursework, analytical skills and internship experience to make an immediate contribution.
As a student at HWS, Matthew has developed his teamwork and time management skills by being a contributing member of the Hobart Golf Team. His achievements on the golf course have been rewarded, earning the Rookie of the Year award and the O'Connor Award for the most improved player. He also served a semester on the Hobart Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which serves to strengthen the values of athletics as an integral part of the educational experience.
Matthew has been acknowledged for his achievements in the classroom; he was awarded the prestigous Hobart and William Smith Trustee Scholarship, which is given to 50-60 incoming freshmen for their outstanding high school academic performance. He scored a 33 on the ACT, which ranks him in the 99th percentile among recent high school graduates.
Last summer, he spent 3 weeks in São Paulo, Brazil studing the current state of the Brazilian economy. The course covered the recent performance of the Brazilian economy, focusing on the Brazilian financial architecture and the role of its financial system in economic development, as well as the implications for financial instability.
When not studying at HWS, Matthew resides in Orchard Park, New York, where he enjoys playing golf with friends and family in his spare time. He graduated from The Hun School of Princeton in 2011.
Relevant HWS Coursework:
Principles of Economics, Political Economy of Race, Political Economy of Agriculture, Macroeconomic Theory and Policy, Microeconomic Theory and Policy, Comparative Economics, Introduction to Investments, Principles of Accounting, Statistics, Portfolio Analysis, Corporation Finance
Work Experience:
-Summer Intern/Assistant to Emily Beare at CORE Group Marketing NYC (June 2014 to Present)
-Madison Office Summer Intern at CORE Group Marketing NYC (June 2013 to August 2013)
-Intern to the CEO at The iXchange (June 2012 to August 2012)
-Pro Shop Assistant and Junior Golf Coach at Battleground Country Club (June 2012 to August 2012)