Chris Ray

Finance & Data Analytics Major

Phone:

908-448-5101

Email:

chris@chrisray.biz

Home:

Bridgewater, NJ

Graduation:

High Point University, May 2026

A Bit About Me

As a recent graduate in finance and data analytics, I am eager to bring my skills and to the professional world. I firmly believe in the principles of personal responsibility, integrity, and relationship building, which I consider essential for creating a positive workplace culture. I pride myself on being a quick study and detail-oriented, allowing me to adapt swiftly to challenges and contribute effectively to goals. My ability to connect well with clients and colleagues fosters collaboration in fast-paced environments, where I thrive as part of a high-performing team. I am excited to leverage my knowledge and values to make a meaningful impact in the finance sector.

Education

2022-2026

High Point University

High Point, NC

Bachelor of Science in Finance (GPA: 3.26/4.0)

Minor in Data Science & Analytics

Honors: Presidential Scholarship, Business Fellow, Deans List (4x)

Relevant Coursework

Statistical Analysis & Data Analytics

Conducted analysis of census and property data sets to develop insights leading up to the 2024 election
Developed data transformation skills, data analysis skills, and data visualization skills using R Studio and PowerBI against local and Azure data sets.
Presented findings to multi-disciplinary panel of professors, receiving positive feedback on research quality and communication skills

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Developed and managed supply chain simulations to optimize capacity and inventory KPIs for different strategies
Applied forecasting methods to determine forecast quantities in supply chain scenarios
Performed lean analyses of manufacturing, forecasting, and quality assurance processes

Corporate Finance

Gained a deeper understanding of “maximizing shareholder value” and alternative methods for valuation
Performed a comparative analysis of selected M&A activity from the WSJ, reviewing the capital structure and investment decisions behind each transaction as well as the underlying deal hypotheses
Built pro forma financial models to forecast future performance and valuation for two of the divestitures

Financial Accounting & Managerial Accounting

Learned to analyze financial statements, calculate and interpret critical ratios, and the role of managerial judgment in choosing accounting estimates and methods.
Developed several case studies illustrating how to value a venture, project, or investment opportunity based on financial forecasting and key valuation metrics.
Learned product-costing methodologies, cost/behavior relationships, operational and capital budgeting and applied them to various business scenarios to arrive at recommended managerial decisions.

Additional Skills

Financial Modeling
Financial Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Supply Chain Simulation
Data Visualization & Dashboards
Statistical Analysis
Data Modeling & Transformation
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

Work Experience

May 2025 - August 2025

May 2021 - August 2024

May 2020 - August 2021

As an Associate Manager Dunkin Donuts, I oversaw shift crew schedules, inventory management, ordering, recruitment, and the onboarding and training of crew members. I handled customer service and quality concerns, managed store opening and closing, and ensured cash management and food service protocols. In my position, I identified cost-saving opportunities and implemented strategies for optimal staffing, forecasting, and supply management, achieving approximately $12K monthly savings.

I found a new position at Dunkin Donuts, mainly because they were open to hiring me at 15 and offered significantly better pay. During my time, I acquired extensive knowledge of the business, including drink preparation, customer engagement, inventory management, and employee training. In this role, I optimized order management and service processes, resulting in reduced customer wait times, shift teams, and improved overall store performance.

My first job was lifeguarding, which allowed me to my passion for swimming and my experience on the school swim team. During this role, I gained skills in creating schedules, managing pool operations, handling time reporting and attendance, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.