Brandon Nova

Orlando, FL • (689) 688-1778
brandon.t.nova@gmail.comwww.linkedin.com/in/brandon-nova/

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Determined Finance major at University of Central Florida with experience implementing retail POS and loyalty program to improve user experience and financial performance. Thrives in collaboration, supporting others, and continuous  learning. Skilled in financial analysis, market research, and project leadership.


EDUCATION

University of Central Florida  – Orlando, FL 

 May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

GPA: 3.8

Relevant Coursework: Equity and Capital Markets, Debt and Money Markets, Business Finance, Accounting for Decision Makers, Business Law and Ethics, Management of Organizations, Supply Chain Management, Business Research
Organizations: Financial Management Association


PROJECTS & LEADERSHIP:

Finnodec

April 2024 – Present

  • Manage small personal investment portfolio conducting research, generating PnL reports, and managing risk
  • Working with two researchers to find and dollar cost average into long term intrinsic value stocks
  • https://fdi.brandontnova.com/

Schoolpool LLC – Windermere, FL 

June 2024 – Present

  • Implemented vision for carpooling app, pivoted to make it a solution for schools
  • Collaborated with developer to bring the app to a working product
  • Created website to assist seamless onboarding for users: https://schoolpool.app/

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kelly Education (OCPS)  – Orlando, FL  

December 2024 – Present

Substitute Teacher

  • Working to educate K-12 students after passing 31 collegeboard exams and graduating top of HS class
  • Led interactive activities for students to participate in learning subject relevant materials

Holly’s Beauty Supply – Leesburg, FL 

February 2024 – November 2024

Holly’s Beauty – Leesburg, FL 

February 2024 – November 2024

Consultant

  • Developed retail loyalty program that increased sales through customer loyalty
  • Implemented a POS system processing tens of thousands of sales transactions/month
  • Collaborated with owners to analyze and report metrics and align with financial objectives

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Speech Judge (January 2024 – Present): Former awardee judging speech/debate competitions
  • Orlando Science Center (Summer 2022): Building activities to foster interest in STEM  
  • Give Kids the World (Fall 2021 – Winter 2022): Supported cafeteria and Christmas event 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg Terminal, AWS LightSail, WordPress, CRM Software (Salesforce), Stockcharts (scans, technical alerts), Notion, Canva

Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML Pinescript (Tradingview), Thinkscript (Thinkorswim), SQL

Certifications: Excel Associate, Bloomberg(BMC, BFF, and ESG), Salesforce Administrator/Associate, Python, IRS VITA/TCE (Ethics, Quality Review, and Advanced/Basic Preparation), ClassSmarts, NSDA Speech Judge