Mason Cochran4664 Pine Ridge Drive • Columbus, IN 47201

(317) 430-9524 • MasonCochran@outlook.com

EducationIndiana University Major GPA 3.8 / 4.0Bachelor of Science in Business – Finance & Management GPA 3.3 / 4.0Anticipated Graduation May 2017

Dean’s List Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016 Fall 2016 Stock Market Simulation: $100,000 to $609,233.52 Winner of Integrative Experience Non-Profit Business Challenge Spring 2016 Recruitment leader for Division of Business

Relevant Coursework: Equity & Fixed Income Investments Micro Economics Financial Accounting Derivative Securities & Corp Risk Mgt. Macro Economics Managerial Accounting Corporate Finance Financial Management Intermediate Accounting International Finance Intermediate Investments Statistics I and II

Independent Learning Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Modeling – Wall Street Prep Lessons; wallstreetprep.com Accretion/Dilution Modeling (M&A) – Wall Street Prep Lessons; wallstreetprep.com Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling – Wall Street Prep Lessons; wallstreetprep.com Trading Comparables Modeling – Wall Street Prep Lessons; wallstreetprep.com

Professional SummaryInvestment Club at IUPUC Aug 2016 - PresentFOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Manage portfolio of securities in student ran organization. Organize and arrange career oriented guest speakers from various financial disciplines.

Teach student-members about securities in depths beyond classroom learning Initiated and led first finance club at Indiana University Columbus Facilitated local financial businesses access to Club members for internship/entry level job positions

WWA Planning and Investments Columbus, IN Aug 2016 - Dec 2016FINANCIAL ANALYST INTERN

Perform independent investment research and deliver investment pitches. Build financial models in Excel. Economic outlook research and reporting. Valuation analysis. Portfolio diversification adjustments.

Built recession prediction model to hedge client portfolios Improved buy/sell-recommendation metrics by refining inputs and filters Automated buy/sell process for owner’s ease via financial modeling in Excel

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Columbus, Seymour, North Vernon, IN Aug 2011 - PresentASSSET PROTECTION ASSOCIATE (2012 – Present)

Provide loss prevention support. Professional writing and testifying. Apprehend shoplifters. Review financial fraud transactions. Enforce corporate policies and procedures. Deliver new and recurrent training.

Achieved highest possible annual performance review in 2014, 2015, and 2016 Top performing Asset Protection Associate in market in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Wal-Mart Associate of the Month – November 2012 and November 2014

SALES ASSOCIATE (2011 – 2012)

High School Yearbook Seymour, IN Jan 2010 - May 2012CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Led 15 student staff to publish the Seymour High School annual yearbooks. Voted “Most Promising Member” after first semester Increased operational income 40 percent Grew color pages from 53 to 100 percent