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Richard Formica

Richard Formica

Business Administration Major studying finance and accounting @ Emory University | Aspiring Financial Professional, Weal…

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFinancial Services
Company
Emory University Student Government Association
Title
Vice President of Finance
Seniority
Vp
Department
Master Finance
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Industry
Financial Services

About

- I’m a sophomore at Emory University majoring in Business Administration with focus areas in Finance and Accounting, and I previously studied at Syracuse University. - I enjoy solving operational and financial problems through a mix of data, strategy, and teamwork, especially when the impact is measurable. - Through student government, I’ve helped evaluate and allocate $800K+ in annual funding across 150+ student organizations, ensuring strategic and compliant distribution. - I’ve supported process improvements that impacted 400+ client accounts and helped increase internal efficiency by 15–20% across several teams in both financial and consulting environments. - My consulting work with local nonprofits has helped increase volunteer participation by 20% and improved program tracking through new KPI dashboards and benchmarks. - I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and love turning messy data into clear decisions, whether that’s in financial services or impact-driven initi…

Experience

Vice President of Finance

Emory University Student Government Association

Present

- Oversaw the auditing of student organization finances, ensuring compliance with fiscal responsibilities. - Collaborated with the Student Governance Services (SGS) Office to maintain accurate financial records. - Compiled detailed financial reports and conducted treasurer workshops to enhance financial literacy among student organizations. - Attended weekly General Body Meetings and Executive Board meetings to uphold the Finance Code and promote transparency.

Consulting Analyst | Power Bi, Powerpoint, Excel & Data Analysis

Emory Social Impact Consulting · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Present

- Analyzed Habitat for Humanity Atlanta program data and benchmarked 8–10 local nonprofit initiatives, producing actionable recommendations that improved volunteer coordination efficiency by 15%. - Developed dashboards and presentation materials tracking 5 key KPIs, including volunteer retention, home build completion rates, and donor engagement, enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions. - Converged with a five-member team on community initiatives, increasing volunteer participation 20%.

Research Analyst | Market Research, Credit Analysis, & Financial Analysis

Emory Impact Investing Group · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Present

- Orchestrated market and impact research on 20+ Atlanta-based microbusinesses, analyzing ESG and social impact metrics to evaluate investment readiness and sustainability for microloans ranging from $5,000–$15,000. - Issued quarterly reports on ESG, social impact, and loan performance for the Executive Board, guiding funding decisions. - Liaised with consulting and lending teams to boost portfolio impact tracking 25%, improving accountability.

Disaster Action Team Specialist | Crisis Management & Stakeholder Communication

American Red Cross · Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Present

- Selected to support disaster casework and emergency response operations, developing resilience under pressure, a critical skill during fast-paced live deal execution. - Engaged in 5+ response simulations, focusing on rapid assessment and real-time communication with clients and internal teams. - Gained exposure to triaging needs, resource planning, and team-based problem solving, transferable to transaction management.

Assistant Vice President of Budgets | Financial Analysis & Capital Allocation Strategy

Emory University College Council · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Lead financial review of $800K+ in student government funding, analyzing budgets for 150+ organizations to support resource allocation and compliance, similar to capital budgeting and resource deployment in corporate finance. - Evaluated $20K+ in funding requests per cycle, applying structured analysis to prioritize ROI and mission alignment. - Streamlined internal budget approval process, reducing evaluation turnaround time by 30% through improved Excel templates and review workflows. - Liaised with student executives and university finance staff to maintain transparency and fiscal responsibility, mirroring stakeholder coordination in deal teams.

Wealth Management Intern | Trade Support, Data Analysis & Client Portfolio Reporting

Allied Wealth Partners · Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

- Executed 100+ fixed income and annuity trades, maintaining zero processing errors and producing audit-compliant documentation, precision required in transaction processing. - Managed and reconciled 400+ client accounts, ensuring accurate reporting, asset allocation tracking, and advisor insights. - Built Excel dashboards that automated portfolio tracking and improved reporting efficiency by 20%, contributing to clearer client communication and faster analysis. - Coordinated advisors in preparing for portfolio reviews, a foundational skill for IB analysts producing client-ready materials.

Administrative Representative | Crm Analysis, Financial Reporting & Account Support

Cetera Financial Group · Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

- Compiled and maintained 150+ client files in Redtail CRM, improving access to data for advisors and internal teams. - Prepared 50+ quarterly reports with performance metrics, risk allocation, and investment summaries, reinforcing accuracy in financial reporting. - Reconciled 100+ investment accounts, ensuring accuracy in client portfolios, a key competency for M&A due diligence and deal support. - Completed 3 national training programs in investment products and financial planning, built foundational understanding of capital markets and client strategy.

Education

Emory University - Goizueta Business School

BBA, Business Administration (Accounting and Finance Tracks)

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Finance

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