Austin Shepherd

Experience preparing reports on revenue, cost, and project performance, along with handling day-to-day financial operations such as purchase orders, payroll, and billing. Also supported a large-scale data center build project, including on-site payroll work. Coursework in investment management, machine learning, and data analysis, along with working knowledge of Python, SQL, and Tableau. Strong communicator and relationship builder who works well both independently and as part of a team.

Financial Analyst at Davis H Elliot (2025-02 – 2026-07)

• Prepared weekly and monthly financial reports tracking revenue and cost metrics
• Oversaw the purchase order system, ensuring accurate tracking and timely processing of vendor and project-related orders
• Helped perform payroll and billing services for customers
• Managed payroll on-site in Memphis, TN for two months during a data center build for xAI, for over 2,000 employees
• Prepared monthly WIP (work in progress) reports

Associate Representative at Thrivent Financial (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Obtained all necessary licensing including KY Life/Health Insurance along with FINRA's Series 7 and Series 66

Valet Manager at Tony's of Lexington (2021-02 – 2023-05)

• Assisted restaurant staff with nightly dinner reservations and parking arrangements
• Interacted with customers ensuring the safety of their vehicle with a positive experience throughout the night
• Managed the scheduling and training for over 30 new workers

Intern at Bluegrass Lending (2020-06 – 2020-08)

• Identified and pre-qualified small businesses for the Paycheck Protection Program
• Contacted small businesses regarding Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Performance Coach at Pitching Performance Lab (2019-06 – 2019-08)

• Assisted in developing and implementing preventative programs to minimize injuries for over 75 athletes
• Collected data using different technologies to gain deeper understanding of how to maximize athlete's development, presented information in simple terms to help athletes further their baseball skills

BBA in Business Administration & Business Analytics – University of Kentucky

MSF in Masters of Science in Finance – University of Kentucky