Godson Akinnawo

Godson Akinnawo has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Godson began their career as a Front Desk Receptionist at McLean School, where they supported day-to-day operations and handled immediate issues with parents, students, and guests. Godson also served as a Cross Country Assistant Coach and Track and Field Head Sprint Coach, overseeing the training and progress of over 30 middle and high school students.

Godson then worked as a Fall Private Equity Analyst at Capitol Partners, LLC, followed by a role as a Summer Commercial Asset Management and Leasing Analyst at JBG SMITH. In these positions, they gained experience in evaluating development scenarios, providing leasing support, and conducting market research.

Godson's next position was as a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte Consulting, where they performed due diligence, analyzed market trends, and tracked predictive models for various clients. Most recently, they worked as a Principal Financial Analyst at Hughes, where they utilized their financial expertise to support the company's financial operations.

In addition to their professional experience, Godson has also participated in various fellowship programs, including the UMD Quantitative Finance Fellows and the UMD Emerging CFOs Fellows Program. In these programs, they learned about portfolio management, financial analysis, and equity research, and applied their skills to real-world projects and case competitions.

Overall, Godson Akinnawo's work experience showcases their versatility, analytical skills, and ability to thrive in different roles and industries.

Godson Akinnawo received their Bachelor's degree in Finance, General from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business in 2021. During this time, they also participated in a program called SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) where they focused on Business Administration and Management, General. In addition to their formal education, Godson has obtained several certifications including Argus Enterprise Certification from ARGUS Software Solutions, Real Estate Finance and Investments (REFAI) Certification from Linneman Associates, Python Programming Track and Quantitative Analyst with R Track from DataCamp, and Bloomberg Market Concepts from Bloomberg LP.