2018-Adam Rosen

 

Adam Rosen

Major: Mathematics and Economics         

300 Word Statement

The “Lafayette Ideal” to me would be someone whose impact transcends their time on the Hill.  I came to Lafayette hoping to make a difference.  Pursuing a well-rounded curriculum and being able to maintain a 4.0 GPA, I have tried to not only engage in Lafayette’s community but also be a leader.  As Treasurer of Delta Tau Delta, I played a major role in re-establishing this fraternity on campus.  I was elected President of the Investment Club, which has been featured on CNN Money and CNBC for its renowned success.  Extracurricular involvement has also provided me with a platform to give back.  I have engaged with the Landis Center through Make A Difference Day and Holiday Helpers due to my involvements with DTD and the Investment Club.  As a result of the Investment Club’s success, we used gains to host an event that resulted in an $1800 donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  However, I feel that my greatest outreach and impacts have been directed toward the future of Lafayette.  As a Gateway Ambassador, I have operated as a liaison to Career Services by lecturing to current and potential Pards about their career searches.  Furthermore, I have assisted with mock interviews and reviewing resumes, leveraging what I have learned to help others get ahead.  Moreover, I have spoken to parents of both underclassmen and high school students, endorsing Lafayette’s unparalleled efforts to help us find opportunities and succeed in the competitive job search.  The expression is that “leopards never change their spots.”  My mission is that we as Leopards will never lose our spots.  My hope is for my fellow alum to see Lafayette’s lasting impact on our success, encouraging us to give back and help further Lafayette in its mission.

 Academic Activities/Awards – Total Years Involved

  •  Marquis Scholar (4)

Awarded to the top admitted students in each class who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity in addition to superior academic achievement.

  • Eugene P. Chase Phi Beta Kappa Prize (1)

Awarded to a sophomore(s) who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship as a first-year student.

  • Dean’s List (4)

Qualified for Dean’s List each semester of my college career with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.

  • Omicron Delta Epsilon (1)

Inducted in May 2017 to the International Economics Honor Society.

  • Lafayette College Fed Challenge Team (1)

One of ten students selected by the Economics Department faculty to represent Lafayette in the regional Fed Challenge competition in which we finished second.

  • H. Tarbell Award (1)

Awarded to a student who demonstrates an understanding of financial operations and institutions.

  • Leadership Institute Award (1)

Presented to students who excelled in their first year of study.

  • IDEAL Elevator Pitch Competition Finalist (1)

Elected as a finalist to present at the Marquis Founders Reception Dinner in which students share their ideas for a potential startup business.

  • Career Services Annual Fund Internship Gift (1)

Received a summer stipend award that enabled me to live and work in New York City after my sophomore year.

Campus Services/Activities and Awards – Total Years Involved

  •  President of Lafayette’s Investment Club (4)

Led a group of over four hundred students in managing a $700,000 portfolio. The investment Club provides an educational resource to students interested in finance. Over the past couple years we were featured on CNN Money on CNBC.

  • Gateway Ambassador (3)

I have been a member of Delta Tau fraternity since the fall semester of my sophomore year. Throughout my time in the organization, I have served as Treasurer for two years and helped establish the fraternity as a chapter on Lafayette’s Campus. I have been a member of various committees and participated in numerous philanthropic and community service opportunities.

  • Delta Tau Delta (3)

I have been a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity since the fall semester of my sophmore year. Throughout my time in the organization, I have served as Treasurer for two years and helped establish the fraternity as a chapter on Lafayette’s campus. I have been a member of various committees and participated in numerous philanthropic and community service opportunities.

  • ATTIC Peer Tutor (3)

I have served as a tutor for Financial Theory and Financial Accounting. I hold weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions to help them reach their academic goals by going through homework problems as well as preparing for exams and quizzes in a manner tailored to each each student’s respective needs.

  • IDEAL Center (1)

A member of a group of students who learn design thinking, financial analysis, product/idea prototyping, and the marketing skills necessary to take an idea from conception to development. I participated as a finalist in the IDEAL Center Pitch Competition. As president of the Investment Club, we have interfaced with the IDEAL Center in the hope that we can help educate the next generation of entrepreneurs in business and finance.

  • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Club (1)

I was elected to be on the Executive Board. Recently founded at Lafayette, this Club’s goal is to spread awareness of blockchain technology and to provide an avenue through which Lafayette students can learn about its development and discuss idea.

  • Health Professions (1)

I was a member of Lafayette’s Health Professions organization my freshman year. I originally entered Lafayette as a biochemistry major interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field, so I was heavily engaged in the talks and meetings put together for students.

  • Real Estate Club (1)

The goal for this organization is to inform the student body on the vast opportunities in the Real Estate field..

  • Recreation Services Referee (1)

Referee intramural basketball games for Recreation Services.

  • Hillel (4)

Attend services for the Jewish holidays and take part in Bagel Brunches on weekends.

Community Service – Total Years Involved

  • Lafapalooza (3)

Lafayette College annually collaborates with a variety of Community Partners to organize one-time service opportunities for students. Each year I have helped out YMCA with its Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.

  • Holiday Helpers (2)

Worked the Landis Center’s Holiday Helpers gift drive, which partners with several organizations to provide gifts for low-income women and children in the Easton community.

  • Lafayette’s Investment Club Trading Game (1)

Helped plan a trading simulation card game in which the winners of the competition won $1700 to be donated to the charity of their choice. The winners donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

  • Relay for Life (3)

Participate in Lafayette’s Relay For Life, a signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  I help run various tables as well as walk the track in support of the event.

  • Delaware Lehigh Trail (3)

Engaged in various community service opportunities at the Delaware Lehigh Trail including picking up leaves, setting up tents, and assisting with the annual Halloween Hike.

  • Blood Drive (2)

Helped run the table in Farinon, encouraging students to sign up and donate blood for a good cause.

  • Environmental Data Rescue (1)

In association with Data Refuge and the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI), the goal of the event was to contribute to a national effort to back up vulnerable data critical for research in the environmental sciences, including areas related to climate change and renewable energy development.

  • SMACked with Color Run (2)

Participated in the annual 5K run hosted by the Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC).

  • Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) (2)

JFCS is a nonprofit community service agency that strengthens individuals and families by empowering people to care for themselves and others.  JFCS is a non-discriminatory agency providing social services to a diverse population.  I helped with running a food drive, which encouraged peopke in the Mercer County area to donate food to those in need.

  • Community TeamWorks (1)

As part of my summer internship at Goldman Sachs, I was fortunate to participate in the firm’s annual Community TeamWorks, a program intended to drive tangible progress in the community.  I participated in the New York campaign, where I had the opportunity to work with students on art projects at an underprivileged summer day camp.

Athletics Activity/Award – Total Years Involved

  • Intramural Sports (4)

Participate in various intramural activities hosted by Recreation Services including flag football, basketball, and softball.

  • Club Basketball (2)

Participated my freshman and sophomore years.

  • Ultimate Frisbee (2)

Participated my sophomore and junior years.

Special Interest – Total Years Involved

  • Intern at Goldman Sachs (1)

Interned in the Industrials Group as part of the Investment Banking Division.  I was responsible for helping full-time analysts drive financial analyses, prepare presentations for clients, read research reports, and listen in on any diligence calls with clients. I received a full-time offer after completing my internship.

  • Co-Founder of Road Surfer LLC (3)

I co-founded Road Surfer, which offered a revolutionary and entertaining way to travel utilizing a motorized, light weight two-wheel board. My responsibilities included supervising all daily operations including accounting, order fulfillment, and website maintenance. I also worked on promoting the company’s brand in order to increase sales through opportunities such as partnering with Google, who liked our website and contacted us about advertising campaigns.

  • Intern at Bryant Park Capital (1)

I interned after my sophomore year at Bryant Park Capital, a boutique investment banking firm that provides mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance advisory services.  I drafted materials and participated in the due diligence for a revolving warehouse facility, drove trading comparables analyses for several pitch books, and wrote the market commentary for investors describing trends in mergers and acquisitions.

  • Languages (4)

While fluent in English, I also have a basic proficiency in Hebrew and Spanish.

  • Travel (4)
  • Cooking (4)