Hello, I'm Preston Schlagheck
I am a Finance major and Computer Science minor at the University of South Carolina, with leadership experience in both Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Kappa Psi. My background includes several internships and work in the service industry, which have strengthened my adaptability and problem-solving abilities. I'm particularly passionate about investments and am focused on leveraging my combined interests in finance, artificial intelligence, and programming to develop innovative solutions in the FinTech space.
Experience
Bar Back
CurrentBAR New Haven
Assisting bartenders, servers, and wait staff to ensure efficiency internally.
Coca-Cola Campus Ambassador
CurrentThe Coca-Cola Company
Leading on-campus sampling, marketing, and social media efforts related to new product launches.
Member Services Associate
CurrentMadison Country Club
Managing daily transactions, scheduling tee times, and serving as primary contact for 500+ club members.
Outside Operations Assistant
PreviousMadison Country Club
Planned and coordinated 14 major tournaments and social events annually while overseeing 100 daily tee times and maintaining a fleet of 50 golf carts.
Web Developer
InternshipGuilford Fund For Education
Developed 30 web pages and managed email campaigns reaching 750+ subscribers while securing 40+ sponsors.
Summer Research Intern
InternshipTrinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience & Spirituality
Designed organization website and conducted analysis of 10 academic studies with visual enhancement.
Alpha Fund Chair
CurrentAlpha Kappa Psi - Beta Upsilon
Leading fundraising initiatives and managing financial resources for fraternity chapter operations.
Graphic & Apparel Design Chair
CurrentSigma Phi Epsilon - SC Alpha
Managing graphic design projects and apparel development while serving in multiple leadership roles.
Certifications
UBS Mergers And Acquisitions Finance Accelerator
AmplifyME
Banking Accelerator Simulation Experience in Partnership with UBS. Completed comprehensive training in mergers and acquisitions finance, including deal structuring, valuation methods, and financial modeling.
TIPS On-Premise Serving Certification
360training
Comprehensive training in responsible alcohol service for on-premise establishments, covering legal requirements, identification checking, and intervention techniques for safe alcohol service.
Projects
Personal Portfolio
A design-focused, user-friendly portfolio built with numerous languages. This project showcases my progress and interests in a visually engaging and accessible way. If you are interested in having your own custom portfolio, please reach out.
TIANS Website
Designed and developed the website for Trinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience and Spirituality (TIANS). Created a modern, accessible interface focusing on user experience and content presentation.
G.A.I.NS
A financial dashboard powered by OpenAI that provides short-term investment recommendations based on real-time market analysis. Features AI-driven insights and personalized trading suggestions tailored to user preferences.
Tickr
A streamlined event management platform that enables organizations to generate and manage unique QR codes for member check-ins. Features customizable event creation, real-time attendance tracking, and secure member verification.