Ryan Oliver

About Ryan Oliver

With a strong interest in the intersection of data, sales strategy, and financial services, I’m currently a Sales Intern at Hartford Funds. In this role, I contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance sales performance and operational efficiency—whether it’s auditing and reorganizing Salesforce data for improved territory alignment or exploring the integration of Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity on the sales floor. I’ve had the opportunity to shadow both internal and external wholesalers, gaining firsthand exposure to client relationship management, consultative selling, and the real-world application of capital market insights in advisor conversations. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the investment landscape and deepened my interest in the financial services industry. Outside of my internship, I have served as President of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at Penn State, where I led a 115-member organization. This position honed my leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. A highlight of our efforts that year was raising over for pediatric cancer research in partnership with Zeta Tau Alpha. Building on that momentum, I’m honored to serve as Alpha Tau Omega’s overall THON chair for THON 2026. In this role, I’m responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts, managing team logistics, and fostering collaboration across our organization to support the fight against childhood cancer. It’s a cause I’m deeply passionate about, and I’m excited to lead our chapter in making a meaningful impact. I’m passionate about continuous learning, leveraging data for decision-making, and building meaningful professional relationships.

Experience

1. Sales Business Intelligence Intern

   Hartford Funds

   May 2025 — Present · Wayne, PA

   Audited and reorganized Salesforce data to ensure accurate alignment of financial advisor teams, improving data integrity and supporting more effective territory management.Shadowed sales calls with internal and external wholesalers to gain firsthand experience in client relationship management and sales strategy execution.Contributed to a strategic initiative exploring innovative ways to integrate Microsoft Copilot into the sales floor environment, enhancing productivity and real-time decision-making.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

• Florence University of the Arts

  Cultural Immersion