
Hello, I'm Preston Schlagheck
I'm a finance and business analytics student at USC who helps companies grow their digital presence and revenue through AI-driven tools and data-backed strategies. Passionate about investments, I combine finance, AI, and programming to build innovative financial technology solutions.
Tools & Platforms
Experience
Co-Founder & Owner
CogNodes LLC
Objectives
Co-founded startup to help businesses implement AI agents and workflows that save time and reduce costs through intelligent automation solutions.
Generative & Agentic AI Integrations Intern
US HealthConnect, Inc.
Objectives
Engineer AI automation agents and automate financial workflows to streamline operations, while designing engaging UX features.
Web Developer
Direct Journeyline Holdings, LLC
Objectives
Design and produce revenue-driving web pages with analytics tracking, while creating marketing visuals for brand awareness.
Monster Energy Collegiate Ambassador
Monster Beverage Corporation
Objectives
Design and execute campus marketing campaigns, partnering with student organizations to run high-visibility events.
Alpha Fund Chair
Alpha Kappa Psi - Beta Upsilon
Objectives
Manage student-led investment portfolio, directing teams to develop pitches and financial models with integrated investment analysis.
Member Services & Operations Associate
Madison Country Club
Objectives
Oversaw daily transactions and high-volume scheduling, while assisting with tournament logistics and supervising teams.
Web Development Intern
Guilford Fund For Education
Objectives
Collaborated with sponsors and leadership to develop web pages with integrated analytics, while managing sponsor outreach.
Neuroscience Research Intern
Trinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience & Spirituality
Objectives
Conducted analysis of academic studies and produced visual reports for publications, while redesigning the organization website.
Projects
Intextive Generator
Properties & Resources
Results
Workflow transforming research inputs into peer-reviewed articles with LLM logic.

DirectJH.com
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Results
Built a corporate website showcasing Direct Journeyline Holdings' trucking logistics divisions, improving brand visibility and client engagement.
Global Learning Collaborative LCs
Properties
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Developed comprehensive healthcare education platforms featuring expert interviews, interactive case studies, and medical training modules for cardiovascular professionals.
Riggys.com & Marketing Materials
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Redesigned truck parking platform and created comprehensive marketing materials for client outreach.

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CogNodes.com
Properties
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Results
Developed a conversion-focused sales platform for an AI automation company with optimized pages that increased lead conversion rates.
TIANS Website
Properties
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Designed a modern platform for Trinity Institute for Applied Neuroscience and Spirituality, enhancing digital presence and research accessibility.
G.AI.NSInvest.com
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Developing an AI-powered financial dashboard with real-time investment recommendations using OpenAI integration for enhanced decision-making.
Certifications
UBS M&A Finance Accelerator
Issuance
Objectives
Completed intensive banking accelerator simulation in partnership with UBS, mastering M&A finance through deal structuring and advanced financial modeling.
TIPS On-Premise Serving Certification
Issuance
Objectives
Earned comprehensive certification in responsible alcohol service, demonstrating expertise in legal compliance and professional intervention techniques.