Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Michael started their career in 2012 as a Research Intern at the Coalition of Occupied Homes in Foreclosure, where they gained insights into the foreclosure process and the Greater Boston housing market. In 2013, they continued to explore the foreclosure industry as a Foreclosure Intern at The Coalition of Occupied Homes In Foreclosure, conducting research on foreclosure laws and identifying homes for potential acquisition.

In 2014, Clarke worked as a Policy Intern at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), expanding their understanding of the financial regulatory industry. Michael researched and designed a case study competition on the long-term viability of community banks, which received recognition and publications. Michael also attended Senate and House hearings to compose summary reports for CSBS white papers and utilized Bloomberg for data analysis.

Clarke joined FairWinds Partners LLC in 2015 as a Digital Strategy Consulting Intern, gaining insights into the internet marketing industry. Their responsibilities included researching and analyzing marketing and data trends among Fortune 500 companies to assess their international advertising strategies. Michael also prospected potential clients in need of domain name marketing services.

In 2016, Clarke worked as a Registered Representative at Foresters Financial Services, further enhancing their knowledge of financial services. Michael then joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2017 as an Operations Support Specialist, providing support in daily operations.

In 2017, Clarke also served as a Research Analyst Contractor at STEER Partners LLC, contributing to research projects. Most recently, they have been working at VDC Research since 2018. Initially, they held the position of Research Associate and later transitioned to the role of Research Analyst. Their responsibilities at VDC Research include conducting research and analysis to produce valuable insights and reports.

Throughout their career, Clarke has demonstrated a strong research and analytical skills in multiple industries, including finance, real estate, and marketing.

Michael Clarke attended Arlington High School from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Afterwards, from 2012 to 2016, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics at Colgate University. In 2015, they briefly attended The University of the West Indies, Mona, focusing on Economics.