I study finance while gaining early hands-on experience and preparing to launch a finance career.
A portfolio of classroom assignments and initial practical finance tasks that show my developing skills in analysis, financial concepts, and problem solving.
Developing a learn-to-earn credit-building app in which users advance by building financial knowledge, not just by making payments. Conducting research and interviews with people who are new to credit, rebuilding after setbacks, or new to the U.S. credit system. Analyzing pricing and unit economics
I study finance while gaining early hands-on experience and preparing to launch a finance career.
I am Vernon Lowery, a first-year finance student at Texas Southern University exploring finance through classroom work and early practical experiences. I am building foundational skills and preparing to start my career in finance.
Experience
Property Management Assistant
Family Rental Property · January 2025 - Present
Tour Guide
Gateway Arch National Park
Education
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance | Minor: Computer Science | GPA: 4.0 · Class of 2029
Southwestern Illinois College
Dual Credit Coursework – completed one full year of college credit while in high school
East St. Louis Senior High School
High School Diploma | GPA: 4.0 | Class Rank: 4th | Honor Roll all four years
Skills
Developing a learn-to-earn credit-building app in which users advance by building financial knowledge, not just by making payments. Conducting research and interviews with people who are new to credit, rebuilding after setbacks, or new to the U.S. credit system. Analyzing pricing and unit economics