Sam Whitton

A passionate and disciplined man who is organised and driven in all that he does. A diverse range of interests coupled with creativity, charisma and efficient communication. Strong interpersonal skills with people of all statures, with inherent confidence and desire for improvement.

Leisure Development Partners: Research Analyst

• Global market analyses including tourism, population demographics and GIS research. 
• International benchmarking and domestic competition analyses
• Economic testing and feasibility studies
• Data handling and analysis
• Business development initiatives
• Market trend assessment, forecasting and report writing
• Telephone-based interviews 

• Produced reports on industry conditions and share price movements to inform prospective investors.
• With a sound understanding of economic conditions, compiled shortlists and datasets of prospective investors in accordance with their investment requirements.
• Comparative pricing and revenue modelling for clients.
• Provided administrative support to higher management, facilitating operations between high net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions while managing the CRM system. 
• Analysis of resources, financial constraints and legislative changes.

• Served as a project assistant at ERM, compiling a development project.
• Analysed and presented complex socio-economic dynamics and interplay with financial markets. 
• Reported on financial conditions and the effects of constrained finances. 

• Invigilated examinations and totalled assessment marks of undergraduate students using attention to detail as well as strong analytical and intuitive ability.
• Used years of economics experience and knowledge to efficiently monitor and mentor young students. 

BCom Honours in Economics

• Attained BCom Honours Degree in Economics in December 2022. 
• 2:1 with a 100% pass rate. 
• 70% awarded for Postgraduate Dissertation on Economic Growth and Inequality. 
• Modules included Mathematical Economics, Advanced Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, International Trade, Institutional Economics, Educational Economics, Development Economics. 

• Attained a Bachelor’s degree in December 2021 (triple major). 
• 2:1 with a 100% pass rate over 3 years
• 8 distinctions. 
• Modules included Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Political Science & Risk Assessment, Philosophy, Business Management and Public and Development Management.