Jacob M. Ford 2268 Forest Glen Drive Warrington, PA 18976

jford@sas.upenn.edu ● (267) 337-3445

www.linkedin.com/in/jfordupenn Education

University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts & Sciences. Major GPA: 3.1 May 2017

Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics). Minor: Economic Policy Philadelphia, PA

Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, Student-Athlete Leaders Conference, Student-Athlete Volunteering, Recruiting Advisor

Relevant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Consumer Behavior, Network Analysis, Law & Economics, Marketing, Calculus, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Behavioral Economics & Psychology, Statistics, Game Theory

LaSalle College High School, Focus in Economics & Government June 2013

First Honors & National Honor Society - Every Semester. GPA: 3.75 Wyndmoor, PA

Elected Service Core Manager/Representative - Organized food drives, homeless outreach programs, and other charitable events

5 AP Credits: Economics, American Politics & Government, English 1 & 2, United States History

SAT Score: 2020/2400. Writing: 750/800 (perfect essay score of 12/12). Mathematics: 660/800. Critical Reading: 610/800

Professional Experience

Johnson, Kendall & Johnson – JKJ & H International Newtown, PA

Analyst – International Finance & Strategy Implementation Intern June-August, 2016

Identified and researched international clients with American subsidiaries

Performed due diligence for JKJ & H International, which is a joint venture that was founded in 2008 together with its

German partner Dr. Friedrich E. Hörtkorn GmbH in Newtown, Pennsylvania to provide risk management services and

advice to companies doing business in both Germany and the United States

Evaluated levels of risk and performed cost-benefit analyses for potential clients and financial interactions

Created pivot tables, spreadsheets, and other database implementations for potential risk management clientele

Worked with Philadelphia German-American Chamber of Commerce to implement new ways to engage German

clientele in the greater Philadelphia and tri-state area. Interacted with clients on a daily basis

Greatly enhanced understanding of financial analysis, marketing implementation, and strategy development

Youth Counselor/Mentor – University of Pennsylvania Summer 2014

Advised student-athletes in the college recruiting process and taught them proper rowing technique. Helped them get

recruited to Penn, Columbia, and other top universities. Taught them how to manage life as a student-athlete

Managed/coordinated 150+ middle and high school student-athletes, 24 hours a day. Personally responsible for their

safety. Also taught them about team dynamics & sportsmanship

Leadership & Athletic Experience

Varsity Rowing (Crew) Fall 2009-Present

Student-Athlete and team leader at both LaSalle College High School and the University of Pennsylvania

Broke three all-time individual world records on the erg for lightweight men. Set the 5k, 30 minute, and 60 minute

world records before I was 19 years old. Became the first man in the history of my category to break 17 minutes for

5,000 meters, which was a record held by a Bulgarian since 2001. Broke all 3 world records at Penn

Individually won the 2016 Indoor Rowing World Championships in Boston, MA this February. Had the single fastest

time for 2,000 meters of any collegiate lightweight in the world: 6:14.0. First time a Penn Lightweight has even won

Won the 2014 national championships (Eastern Sprints Regatta) with my crew in Worcester, MA. Also set the all-time

course record with our first place finish. First time Penn won nationals in this category in 47 years

35 hours/week of time commitment for training, conditioning, practice, leadership meetings, etc.

United States U23 National Rowing Team May-August, 2015

Competed in the 2015 U23 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Trained with the Olympic team in

Philadelphia, PA and Princeton, New Jersey. Made the grand final, which is the best team USA finish in years

Defeated rowers from other top universities, and named to the national team in a highly competitive environment

Skills & Interests

Computer: Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Financial Analysis

Languages: Native English, limited proficiency in Spanish

Interests: Volunteering, Rowing, Exercising, Skiing, Biking, Travel, Mixed Martial Arts, Cross-Fit, Fishing