Mitchell Kelly Anthony Thurston Mailbox 5407 (706) 766-1664 10201 Baltimore Ave, College Pk, Maryland mthurston1634@gmail.com Career Objective: To obtain a valuable position in a well-established international organization where I can implement and apply my academic experience. EDUCATION University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland USA Expected Completion: May 2019 Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics Relevant Coursework: International Macroeconomics & Finance*, Economic Development*, Environmental Economics*, Financial Economics, the Economic Analysis of Law, Empirical Analysis I, Empirical Analysis II, & Empirical Analysis III* The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida USA August 2014 – August 2017 Major: B.A Economics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Central Bank of The Bahamas, Research Dept June – July 2018 Junior Professional Summer Program ( 8 Weeks )

• Conducted research on the Integration of Technology in the Bahamian economy • Successfully presented research findings to research department, senior Central Bank management, &

Central Bank Governor • Contributed to the quarterly reporting process (Q2 2018) • Presented quarterly report to research department managers for approval • Analyzed and created a database of clearing bank fees and charges • Assessed the impact of demonetization of the Bahamian one-cent coin • Assisted in the creation of a payments collection forecasting model

The Royal Bank of Canada (FINCO Division) July-August 2015 Nassau, Bahamas CSR Officer & Assistant to Area Vice President, Mortgages WORKING PAPERS

• “Achieving economic growth in a digital age: How can the Bahamas utilize technology to strengthen growth?”

• “The Bahamas a Study of Trade Liberalization, and the Simultaneous Implementation of Corporate Taxation”

LEADERSHIP, AWARDS, & AFFILIATIONS Latin American & Caribbean Economic Association August 2018 Omicron Delta Epsilon Intl. Honor Society in Economics September 2016 The University of Tampa, Beta Chapter The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement September 2016 – May 2017 The University of Tampa Chapter The Adam Smith Society Economics & Economic Policy Honor Society September 2016 – May 2017 The University of Tampa, (Student Government Representative) Business Analytics Club January 2016 – May 2017 The University of Tampa The University of Tampa Honors Program August 2015 – May 2017 The University of Tampa Resident Assistant August 2015 – May 2017 The University of Tampa Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society April 2015 The University of Tampa Chapter

Sykes College of Business Dean’s List Distinction Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 The University of Tampa The Shell Saxons Superstars Junkanoo Group October 2014 – Present Nassau, Bahamas, Percussion Section Leader The Caribbean Student Association August 2014 – May 2017 The University of Tampa, (Vice President 2016-2017) PRESENTATIONS

• “Achieving economic growth in a digital age: How can the Bahamas utilize technology to strengthen growth?”, Presented at The Central Bank of The Bahamas (2018)

SKILLS & INTEREST Language: English Computer: Stata, Eviews, Java, Mac, Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Windows Interests: Economics, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Traveling, Reading, Cooking, Junkanoo (Bahamian Cultural Expression), Music