Eli Waite

Current

Economic Analyst at Blackfoot Telecommunications Group

Past

Precinct Captain at Obama Campaign for Change
Driver/Guide at Alaska Coach Tours
Sales Database Administrator at Holland America Line

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Education

Willamette University
Western Washington University

Recommended

4 people have recommended Eli

Connections

142 connections

Industry

Telecommunications

Websites

My Blog

Eli Waite’s Summary

I am a newly minted MBA Honors Graduate (May, 2008). My main interests are in finance, especially around investments. I am also interested in small companies and start-ups especially in the tourism industry.

My main job function in my current position is supporting the marketing department, by creating standardized pricing, and conducting Business Case Analysis (BCA).

Eli Waite’s Specialties:

- Financial Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Sales
- Mediation

Eli Waite’s Experience

Economic Analyst

Blackfoot Telecommunications Group

(Telecommunications industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Develop standardized pricing and conduct Business Case Analysis (BCA) in support of the marketing department. Conduct ad hoc projects for the CFO.
Precinct Captain

Obama Campaign for Change

(Telecommunications industry)

September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)
Driver/Guide

Alaska Coach Tours

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

• Provide safe transportation for guests.
• Provided entertaining and factual commentary of local area.
• Promoted sales for different divisions around the region.
• Inspected and reported mechanical or safety problems with the coach.
• Operated machinery within the limits of a Commercial Drivers License Class B.
Sales Database Administrator

Holland America Line

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CCL; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

March 2005 — April 2006 (1 year 2 months)

• Member of administration team that oversees and directs 20 sales agents. Producing $30-40 million in sales annually.
• Maintain and facilitate the department's information system through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Saleslogix.
• Create reports to track sales and related statistics such as lead usage, conversion rate, stick rate and revenue per sale on 20-30 agents. Reported this information to Director, Vice President and Sr. Vice President.

Eli Waite’s Education

Willamette University

MBA , Finance , 2006 — 2008

Activities and Societies:

Atkinson Finance Association, Atkinson Marketing Association, Atkinson Student Association
Western Washington University

BA , Business Administration , 2002 — 2003

Additional Information

Eli Waite’s Websites:

My Blog

Eli Waite’s Interests:

Finance, Investing, Traveling, Skiing, Outdoors

Eli Waite’s Groups:

Western Washington University Alumni
Willamette University MBA
Green Jobs & Career Network
Sustainable Brands
Beta Gamma Sigma - The International Honor Society Recognizing Business Excellence
Obama Volunteers
Clean Edge Jobs: Your Source for Clean-Tech, Renewable Energy, and Green Jobs