Intern Spotlight
Part of any business is developing young talent and I took my first step into that arena last summer when I hired a local high school student as an intern.
This year I approached Kyler Balliet (pronounced Bal-e-yet) about interning over the summer and he’s done a great job thus far. He’s working 20 hours a week until the fall semester starts and he’s agreed to stay on for 10 hours a week through Thanksgiving. Win!
Here’s a bit more about Kyler:
- Rising junior at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove.
- Majoring in Business Data Science and Computer Science.
- Has loved technology and business since high school when he heard about the tech Tesla was putting in their cars.
- Met me initially to discuss his investments and I was impressed with the questions he asked. Not many 19 or 20 year old’s possess as much interest in investments
- In the office, Kyler focuses on efficiency through programming. He likes developing software that eliminates redundant tasks.
- Developed a program that will run all the calculations required to rebalance a client’s portfolio – I had previously been calculating by hand in many cases.
- Kyler has also spent time helping me with creating portfolios. When suggesting fund picks, he takes a data-driven approach looking for high performers with low costs for clients. We will be taking Kyler’s analysis into consideration when designing portfolios for clients.
- Outside of the office, He was happy to learn that we both watch the Premier League. Kyler supports Manchester United and I lament that United finished above my Spurs this season. Oh well there’s always next year.
- He also plays soccer with his friends throughout the year
- At home, Kyler strives to live a sustainable life. He gardens tomatoes, lettuce and peppers. He cuts down on waste and recycles when he can. Kyler takes pleasure in looking out for Mother Nature.
- Kyler has a long time girlfriend, Victoria. They have been together four years. Some of their favorite activities include playing tennis, swimming, seeing musicals and having campfires.
- Kyler has a bucket list that he keeps up to date of things he wants to do.
- Completed:
- Working for the Walt Disney Company – interned there in Spring 2020.
- To Do:
- Owning an electric car
- Sky diving
- Seeing all four tennis majors
- Flying a plane.
- Completed: