William Murray
Los Angeles, US +1(551) 386-9390
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in entrepreneurship and business strategy, venture capital, and fundraising. Skilled in market research, competitive analysis, project management, and operations, with a strong foundation in financial analysis and risk assessment. Adept at negotiation and contract management, delivering impactful solutions to drive organisational growth. Committed to leveraging strategic insights to foster innovation and achieve long-term business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
Art for Preventable Extinction (APE)
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Conceived, developed, and launched non-profit, social enterprise reproducing out-of-copyright artwork for the benefit of nature conservation
- Created partnerships with international organizations including Bernardaud (Paris) and WWF
- Assisted with business operations, marketing strategy, and financial planning of product launch
- Involved in planning for negotiated contracts and licensing agreements
- Engaged in problem-solving discussions and subsequent resolution negotiations
- Product launch, communication strategy, with design presentation of completed works of art
Research & Investment Analysis
Client Services (Global) Limited
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted market research and financial analysis on investment vehicles used by Wealth Managers
- Assessed performance benchmarks and risk factors of UCITS Funds within Global Markets
- Completed Series 31, 32, and 65 exams, enhancing knowledge in investment strategy, portfolio management, and compliance
Education
MSc - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CABSc - Marketing & Management
University of Exeter
Devon, UK3 A-Levels & 9 GCSEs -
Stowe School
Buckinghamshire, UKSkills
- Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy
- Venture Capital & Fundraising
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Project Management & Operations
- Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment
- Negotiation & Contract Management
Certification
- Series 65, Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam (NASAA)
- Series 32, Limited Futures Examination Regulations (NFA)
- Series 31, Futures Managed Funds (NFA)
- Financial Modeling & Valuation, (Wall Street Prep)
- Bloomberg Terminal & Market Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) | Data Visualization
Affiliations
- Motorsports: Rally driving Go-karting • Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro & achieved the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award • Walked the Camino Frances (Camino Compostela) • International Travel, visited 53 countries • Philanthropy & Fundraising: Raised funds for William’s Fund (Children’s Cancer), including abseiling from a hospital building
Timeline
Research & Investment Analysis
Client Services (Global) Limited
01.2023 - 07.2024
Co-Founder
Art for Preventable Extinction (APE)
01.2020 - 08.2024
MSc - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
BSc - Marketing & Management
University of Exeter
3 A-Levels & 9 GCSEs -
Stowe School
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