Alexander E.

About Alexander E.

Incoming Commercial Real Estate Associate at M&T Realty Capital Corp (NYSE: MTB), starting August 2026 in Manhattan at their Park Avenue office. Selected for the Management Development Program (MDP), a year-long rotational program designed to cultivate leadership skills.Towson University Alumni, graduated with a degree in Financial Economics through the College of Business and Economics (CBE), recognized as a CBE Outstanding Graduate and a member of the International Honor Society for Economics (ODE). Driven leader passionate about the intersection between U.S. macroeconomics and investment strategy, with extensive experience conducting equity and real estate research. At Towson, I held meaningful leadership roles that shaped my perspective and prepared me for a career in economics and finance. As President of the Towson Economics Society, I created an interactive space where students could explore all facets of economics through informational lectures, guest speakers, including Rene Jones, CEO of M&T Bank, and professional experiences at the IMF & World Bank Conferences. I created the Jr. Economist Program, which empowers motivated students to conduct independent economic research in specialised fields such as financial markets, labor markets, policy, and economic development. As Portfolio Manager for the Towson University Investment Group (TUIG), I managed a diversified portfolio of high-growth large-cap companies, exceeding over AUM, achieving a 17.88% return in 2024. I led a team of Equity Research analysts in conducting fundamental equity research, developing investment theses, and making strategic recommendations grounded in both macroeconomic trends and company-specific analysis. Contributed to a published paper in the 2025 Baltimore Business Review in collaboration with the CFA Society of Baltimore and served as the lead strategist for Towson University\'s inaugural 2024 Federal Reserve Challenge team, presenting a monetary policy recommendation for the November 2024 FOMC meeting, placing in the top 18 of 119 universities.

Experience

1. Mathematics Teacher

   Success Academy Charter Schools

   Jan 2026 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Directed aspects of 7th-grade operations for 100+ students, including scheduling, communications, parent engagement, and instructional logistics, ensuring seamless daily execution and alignment across faculty, students, and families- Increased Algebra pass rates on state tests from 65% → 87% in three months by implementing data-driven systems, targeted tutoring, curated resources, and instructional videos that maximized learning efficiency- Designed curriculum pacing and time-management systems that cut lesson planning time by 20%, enabling teachers to focus more on high-impact instruction- Established supplemental support programs (early-morning tutoring, structured study guides, tracking dashboards) that improved student mastery and retention while boosting family satisfaction scores- Created and managed performance data collection processes, transforming raw inputs into actionable insights that guided interventions, improved outcomes, and drove grade-wide instructional strategy- Led cross-functional coordination between parents, students, and faculty, building accountability frameworks that strengthened communication, improved engagement, and delivered measurable student success.

Education

• IAU Institute for American Universities

  Art History, Architecture - Greece, Italy & France

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Financial Economics

• Estudio Sampere

  Spanish Language and Culture - Spain

• St. Paul's School (MD)

  High School Diploma