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RobbyHKirby@gmail.com · Kirbyr1@xavier.edu · LinkedIn · GitHub

Summary

Triple major in Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics & Information Systems graduating May 2027. Skilled in financial modeling, valuation, and econometrics, using Python, SQL, R, Excel, and Tableau to forecast performance and turn complex data into actionable decisions.

Education

Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH Expected May 2027

B.S. in Business Administration · Triple Major: Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics & Information Systems

GPA: 3.6/4.0 · Dean’s List

Relevant coursework: Econometrics, Microeconomic Analysis, Macroeconomic Analysis, Fintech, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Firm Valuation, Investments, Data Modeling & Management, Programming in Analytics, Business Analytics, Intro to App Development, Managerial Accounting

Projects

Competitive Fortnite: Prize Pools, Engagement and Regional Fairness Completed · Nov 2026

  • Built a reproducible R pipeline collecting $209M of prize data across 2,674 tournaments, plus Twitch, Google Trends, World Bank and Census data, with automated checks reconciling every total to its source.
  • Used an event study, inequality measures and regional allocation ratios tested under three proxies; found tournaments don’t drive engagement and that Europe’s prize allocation is proportional, contrary to a common belief.

How Efficient Are Sports Betting Markets? In progress

  • Market-efficiency study in R: logging odds across six U.S. sportsbooks over several weeks to measure how often arbitrage opportunities appear, how long they last, and how large they are.

Experience

Independent Digital Content Creator · Founder & Operator March 2017 – Present · Remote

  • Created and scaled multiple digital brands to 100k+ followers using performance analytics, building a self-sustaining, multi-stream revenue operation.
  • Managed revenue and expense tracking across digital content brands, maintaining detailed financial records for sponsorship, advertising, and affiliate income.
  • Built revenue forecasts and conducted variance analysis to evaluate performance trends and adjust strategy.
  • Analyzed sponsorship ROI by measuring revenue relative to production cost and time investment, reallocating resources toward higher-margin opportunities.
  • Developed Excel financial models tracking monthly revenue, expenses, and profitability across content channels, using SUMIFS and pivot tables to identify seasonal trends and optimize partnership timing.

Smolak Farms · North Andover, MA June 2021 – August 2026

Lead Baker & Production Planner · May 2026 – August 2026

  • Analyzed daily sales data to identify top-selling products and set production quantities, matching output to customer demand and limiting waste.
  • Adjusted menus and product mix based on sales trends and available inventory to maximize sell-through.
  • Opened the bakery at 5:00 a.m. daily, preparing baked goods and grill items ahead of peak customer traffic.
  • Planned and ran large-scale farm events, including seasonal festivals, coordinating food production for high-volume crowds.

Shift Leader · June 2021 – August 2025

  • Reconciled cash drawers handling up to $50,000+ daily during peak seasons and completed end-of-day financial reporting every shift with 100% accuracy.
  • Monitored inventory levels and identified variances between expected and actual stock, supporting accurate financial and operational reporting.
  • Supervised shift operations during high-volume periods, coordinating team members and maintaining efficient service.

Nason’s Stone House Farm · Boxford, MA May 2018 – June 2021

Store Associate

  • Reconciled the cash register daily to ensure accurate balances and drawer accountability while managing the storefront.

Leadership & Activities

Xavier University Disc Golf Club · Founder & President September 2025 – Present

  • Founded and developed campus organization, managing administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities.
  • Prepared and submitted a formal budget proposal to university administration to secure institutional funding.
  • Negotiated sponsorship partnerships with equipment companies, securing product support through direct outreach.

Skills & Certifications

Economics & Finance: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Budget Tracking, Valuation, Statistical Modeling

Technical: Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS), SQL, Python, R/RStudio, Tableau, Bloomberg Terminal

Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), Tableau Desktop Specialist

Languages: Intermediate Spanish