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Last Update: May 2026
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA - May 2026
Master of Finance (STEM)
Honors & Recognition: Zhao-Kelling Executive Award (The Pennsylvania State University, 2026); Smeal Spotlight Feature (Smeal College of Business, 2026); Professional Graduate Programs Student Spotlight (Penn State Smeal Professional Graduate Programs, 2025); University Park Fee Board Featured Representative (The Pennsylvania State University, 2025); Finance Department Student Highlight (Smeal College of Business, 2025)
Leadership & Activities: Business Leaders for Change (Vice President of Community Enhancement); Blue & White Society
Program accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and a participant in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV - May 2025
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Finance
Minors: Economics, Professional Sales (Marketing)
Major Achievements: Cum Laude Graduate; West Virginia Scholar of Distinction; Featured Graduating Student – John Chambers College of Business and Economics (May 2025)
Leadership & Activities: Order of Omega, Theta Omicron Chapter; Entrepreneurship Club (Treasurer); Office of Undergraduate Research; Supply Chain Management Association; Law and Economics Club; Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Rho Chapter; Center for Excellence in Disabilities Advocate Member
Program accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Research Experience
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA · January 2026 – Present
Graduate Research Assistant- Finance Department
• Evaluate financial management frameworks under the guidance of Dr. Jason Lunn, assessing budgeting structure, financial transparency, and long-term capital planning in a rural emergency medical services setting
• Assess existing financial practices and data constraints to inform the development of improved budget and projection methodologies
• Conduct iterative analysis and conceptual refinement to translate applied findings into generalizable financial insights
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV · November 2024 – June 2025
Undergraduate Student Researcher- Hospitality Finance & Economics and Leadership
• Conducted applied research with Dr. Meridith Balas, examining how financial and economic conditions influence strategic decision-making in service-sector firms
• Assisted in developing the project framework, synthesizing cross-disciplinary literature, and shaping the conceptual direction of a co-authored research paper
• Examined firm-level performance drivers and cost structures in hospitality settings, identifying financial mechanisms influencing operational outcomes
• Presented research at the 2025 ICHRIE/ESD International Conference (Tampa, FL) and the WVU Undergraduate Research Symposium (Morgantown, WV)
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV · May 2024 – June 2025
Undergraduate Student Researcher- Finance
• Worked with Dr. Ann Marie Hibbert, investigating the surge in U.S. mortgage refinancing, focusing on historical trends, market drivers, and long-run implications for household finance
• Contributed to the empirical development of the paper, including data cleaning, integration of statistical evidence, and refinement of written analysis
• Built data visualizations and statistical exhibits in Python and Excel, supporting analysis of refinancing behavior from 2000 to 2024 and enhancing the interpretation of empirical results
Works in Progress
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Greathouse, R. (2025). Disclosure Quality and Firm-Event Price Responses.
• Investigates whether firms with higher disclosure quality experience faster and more accurate price adjustment following earnings announcements, relative to firms with weaker information environments
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Greathouse, R., Mathewson, T., & Bowen, C. (2025). Beyond Face Value: Behavioral Biases and Perceived Fairness in Secondary Markets.
• Investigates why resale prices deviate from rational benchmarks, developing a formal framework to evaluate how information frictions, scarcity, and heuristic-driven valuation jointly shape observed pricing outcomes
Teaching Experience
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA · August 2025 – January 2026
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Supported instruction and assessment across three sections of a senior-level writing-intensive course within the Penn State Smeal College of Business, developing students' professional communication, analytical writing, and critical-thinking skills
• Evaluated written assignments and delivered detailed feedback to strengthen analytical reasoning, evidence-based argumentation, and the communication of complex business concepts
• Collaborated with Dr. J. Jason Bell to facilitate a semester-long business simulation, integrating applied decision-making, classroom discussion, and experiential learning into course instruction
Leadership & Governance
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA · August 2025 – Present
The Graduate & Professional Student Association - Executive Director of Finance & Business
• Oversee fiscal policy and financial operations for graduate and professional student initiatives, managing over $120,000 in GPSA funds while ensuring compliance with university financial policies in coordination with senior administrators in the Office of Associated Student Accounts; subsequently retained as Interim Director of Finance for the 76th Assembly
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA · August 2025 – Present
Board Representative, University Park Fee Board
• Represent graduate and professional students on the university’s central fee-allocation board, responsible for reviewing and distributing $100MM+ in annual student fee budgets
• Evaluate proposals from administrative units using criteria grounded in financial stewardship, efficiency, and equity to ensure alignment with institutional priorities
• Contribute to policy discussions on long-term resource allocation, funding strategy, and governance frameworks affecting student services and campus operations
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA · June 2025 – Present
Professional Graduate Programs Student Leadership Board Member
• Represented graduate finance students in recurring strategic discussions with program leadership, identifying opportunities to strengthen curriculum, professional development, student experience, and program positioning
• Shaped curriculum, policy, operations, and program development for the Smeal Master of Finance program alongside faculty and senior college leadership
• Contributed to program changes and new initiatives, including expanded technical and professional-development programming designed to strengthen graduate student preparation, earning a leadership scholarship in recognition of service and contributions to the Smeal graduate community
• Awarded a leadership scholarship in recognition of contributions to program strategy, graduate-student advocacy, and coordination between students and administration
Work Experience
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV · September 2024 – June 2025
• Built consulting engagements for corporate and public-sector partners, including Nemacolin, Taziki's Mediterranean Café, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and local government entities, analyzing financial performance, operations, market positioning, customer experience, and growth opportunities
• Translated business, financial, and market data into executive recommendations addressing profitability, operational performance, investment priorities, competitive positioning, and long-term growth
• Developed executive reports and client presentations communicating analytical findings and strategic recommendations to organizational leaders and external stakeholders, while representing the Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab to prospective students, families, industry partners, and university stakeholders
State Farm, Arlington, VA · January 2024 – August 2024
Account Manager
• Executed risk strategy across a major multi-state consumer and commercial portfolio, evaluating financial exposures and translating risk analysis into portfolio and business decisions
• Assessed client risk profiles, identified exposure and coverage gaps, and collaborated with underwriters to implement risk-management solutions across consumer and commercial accounts
• Navigated multi-state insurance regulations and underwriting requirements while managing client relationships, account strategy, and complex policy issues
• Managed a large account portfolio while balancing full-time academic commitments, strengthening operational precision and documentation discipline.
Walmart, Fairmont, WV · July 2019 – December 2023
Front End TA Services, Assistant
• Advanced from cashier into a front-end services role with expanded responsibility for supporting store operations, staff coordination, and customer service while working through high school and the majority of my undergraduate studies to fund my education
Certifications & Licenses
• Leadership in Hospitality - West Virginia University (January 2025)
• Digital Marketing & Fundraising Certification (April 2024)
• ZoomInfo Certifications: TalentOS, SalesOS (March 2024)
• HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification (March 2024)
• Remote Work Professional Certification - RWPC™ (March 2024)
• Social Media Marketing & Fundraising Certification (Febuary 2024)
• The State of West Virginia Insurance Producer Licenses: Property, Accident and Health or Sickness, Casualty, Life (January 2024)
• The Commonwealth of Virginia Insurance Producer Licenses: Property & Casualty, Life & Annuities, Health, Title (January 2024)
• Google Certifications: Advanced Google Analytics, Google Ads Display (January 2024)
• Apple Search Ads Certification (January 2024)
• Hootsuite Certifications: Platform, Social Media Marketing (January 2024)
• Bloomberg Certifications: Market Concepts, Environmental Social Governance (March 2023)
Technical Skills
Excel (advanced modeling; VBA automation); R/RStudio; Python, Stata (familiar); Bloomberg Terminal; LaTex (Overleaf); AI-integrated research workflows (LLMs for coding, debugging, and literature extraction); regression and empirical analysis; event-study methods; valuation & portfolio modeling; portfolio/asset optimization; risk modeling; scenario/sensitivity analysis; macroeconomic data retrieval & time-series management