Marquis Cooper

Marquis Cooper

Greater Boston
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Experience

  • Boston Scientific Graphic
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    Providence, Rhode Island Area

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    East Providence, Rhode Island

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    Providence, Rhode Island Area

Education

  • Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business Graphic

    Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business

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    Activities and Societies: Graduate Finance Association

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    Activities and Societies: Finance & Investment Academy (co-founder); Student Government Association (Senator, Treasurer, EVP); Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society (Chair)

Projects

  • Wildcat Venture Fund Committee

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    Seed funding committee composed of Johnson & Wales University Faculty, Alumni, Current Students, and staff from the University's Finance Division.
    This committee's function was focused on allocating seed funding to student entrepreneurs for their business ventures and providing significant educational opportunities to student applicants on a variety of areas relative to pitching/proposing venture ideas, producing/presenting business plans, and developing solid product and business…

    Seed funding committee composed of Johnson & Wales University Faculty, Alumni, Current Students, and staff from the University's Finance Division.
    This committee's function was focused on allocating seed funding to student entrepreneurs for their business ventures and providing significant educational opportunities to student applicants on a variety of areas relative to pitching/proposing venture ideas, producing/presenting business plans, and developing solid product and business models.

    -Assisted with establishing the committee and serving on its first round of membership during its launch in March of 2014
    -Assisted with the initial establishment of committee guidelines, metrics, and allocation process for its launch

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  • Accounting Directed Work Experience - United Way of RI (UWRI) Project

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     Worked with a team of 8 selected students to develop and deliver in-depth presentations and training materials on financial statements, internal control, and components of Form 990 and related tax information for UWRI staff
     Executed financial statement reviews for not-for-profit grantee agencies and proposed recommendations for funding decisions to UWRI

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  • VITA RFP Review Committee - United Way of Rhode Island

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    Member – VITA RFP Review Committee (United Way of Rhode Island)

     Reviewed proposals from various state organizations and non-profits requesting United Way grant funding for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
     Actively participated in the discussion/voting process for the allocation of $217,000 in funding to requesting sites
     Collaborated with committee members to determine additional options to ensure all United Way-funded sites are effectively using…

    Member – VITA RFP Review Committee (United Way of Rhode Island)

     Reviewed proposals from various state organizations and non-profits requesting United Way grant funding for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
     Actively participated in the discussion/voting process for the allocation of $217,000 in funding to requesting sites
     Collaborated with committee members to determine additional options to ensure all United Way-funded sites are effectively using resources for running the VITA program

Honors & Awards

  • John J. Bowen Experiential Education Leadership Award

    Johnson & Wales University Office of the Chancellor

    The John J. Bowen Experiential Education Leadership Award, is given annually to a graduating senior. It is named in honor of the university’s chancellor in recognition of his steadfast commitment to experiential education. Almost 40 years ago Chancellor Bowen, an instructor at the time, convinced senior leadership to invest in developing employer relationships that would produce meaningful internships providing students with the knowledge, skills, and work experience necessary to build…

    The John J. Bowen Experiential Education Leadership Award, is given annually to a graduating senior. It is named in honor of the university’s chancellor in recognition of his steadfast commitment to experiential education. Almost 40 years ago Chancellor Bowen, an instructor at the time, convinced senior leadership to invest in developing employer relationships that would produce meaningful internships providing students with the knowledge, skills, and work experience necessary to build successful careers.

  • Morris Gaebe Chancellor's Award - Outstanding Freshman of the Year

    Johnson & Wales University

    The Morris J.W. Gaebe Outstanding Freshman Award is a gold cup that is presented by the Providence Campus President/University Chief Operating Officer. The award is presented in honor of Dr. Morris J.W. Gaebe, a former Chancellor for Johnson & Wales University. The recipient of the Outstanding Freshman Award is an excellent student who positively influences classmates, exhibits leadership qualities, and has strong speaking and writing skills.

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

    Academic & Career Development Committee Member / Rep for Skills for New Hires Task Force

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  • Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Co-Chair, Young Professionals Group

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  • Northeastern University Center for Family Business

    Member

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  • JWU Finance & Investment Academy (FIA)

    Founding Member & Director of External Affairs

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  • Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

    Student Member

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  • Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA)

    Student Member

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  • JWU Student Government Association (SGA)

    Executive Vice President

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  • Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honor Society

    Chair

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  • United Way of Rhode Island

    Young Leaders Circle

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