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CV Rafael Gutierrez Gonzalez

Rafael Gutierrez Gonzalez

Agua 799,Jardines del Pedregal • +1 2193860969 • rafaa.gglez@gmail.com

Education

  • Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN
  • Bachelor of Finance
  • (Expected Graduation: May 2029)
  • Division I Student-Athlete, Men’s Golf Team (NCAA Horizon League)
  • Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Data Analysis, Statistics,
  • Economics
  • CFI Modeling Certification
  • GPA: 4.0

Experience

  • Independent Financial Modeling Projects
  • Self-directed, since age 18
  • Built advanced Excel-based financial models (DCF, LBO, and sensitivity analysis) to analyze
  • equity investments.
  • Developed stock valuation reports and back-tested trading strategies, applying real-world
  • finance concepts early.
  • Enhanced quantitative skills through independent research and disciplined practice.

Internship

  • Aislatension, Mexico city,Mexico
  • May 2024– August 2024
  • Prepared valuation models and investment decks for senior managers.
  • Analyzed client portfolios and recommended asset allocation improvements.

Athletics & Leadership

  • Valparaiso University Men’s Golf Team (D1 Athlete)
  • Demonstrated discipline, focus, and resilience competing at the highest collegiate
  • level.
  • Balanced 20+ hours per week of practice, travel, and competition with strong
  • academic performance.●
  • Varsity Soccer – Centro Escolar Cedros
  • Four-year varsity player; developed teamwork, leadership, and mental toughness.
  • Experience managing high-pressure competition environments.

Key Achievements

  • Earned roster spot and competed nationally as a Division I Golfer.
  • Achieved 73.1 high school scoring average, with continued improvement in collegiate
  • competition.
  • Varsity athlete in both golf and soccer, demonstrating multi-sport discipline and athletic
  • versatility.
  • Initiated financial modeling training at age 18, ahead of peers.
  • CFI Certification, showcasing commitment to professional finance excellence.

Skills

  • Technical: Financial Modeling (DCF, LBO, M&A, Comps), Excel, PowerPoint, Data Analysis,
  • Bloomberg.
  • Professional: Leadership, Time Management, Performance Under Pressure,
  • Communication.

Languages: 

  • Proficient in English and Spanish.

Interests

  • Competitive Golf & Athletics
  • Financial Markets & Investment Strategy
  • Leadership Development & Mentorship