Colby Davis professional headshot

Colby Davis

Business Analytics & Finance student driving data-informed decisions

University of Iowa · GPA 3.80 · Anticipated May 2027

About Me

I'm a Business Analytics and Finance student at the University of Iowa with a 3.80 GPA, pursuing dual degrees and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Management. I'm passionate about translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions — particularly in finance, consulting, and corporate business intelligence.

Education

The University of Iowa — Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Analytics & Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration
Finance

Certificate: Entrepreneurial Management

Anticipated Graduation: May 2027

Achievements

  • GPA: 3.80
  • Dean's List — 5 semesters
  • Iowa Flagship Award
  • 3.85 GPA during CIMBA Study Abroad (Italy)

Career Interests

Business Analytics · Financial Analysis · Data-Driven Strategy · Business Intelligence

Projects

Web-Based Movie Analytics Application

Sept – Dec 2025
SQL Oracle APEX Data Modeling
  • Designed a fully normalized (3NF) relational database supporting 5,000+ movies and rating records
  • Conducted analysis to answer 10+ business research questions using advanced SQL queries
  • Built a public-facing Oracle APEX application with interactive dashboards for non-technical users

Marketplace Bicycle Simulation

Sept – Dec 2025
Financial Forecasting GAAP Excel
  • Led financial and analytical strategy for a simulated bicycle company in a competitive marketplace
  • Developed forecasts and applied GAAP principles to guide pricing and operational decisions
  • Achieved highest total sales among six competing teams

Multi-Dataset Regression Analysis

Statistical Research
Python Regression Analysis Data Cleaning
  • Collected, cleaned, and merged multiple international datasets on disease prevalence and mortality rates across countries
  • Identified the strongest positive correlation between disease prevalence and mortality across global datasets using regression analysis, highlighting key drivers of health outcomes
  • Presented findings in a 15-minute data-driven presentation, effectively communicating statistical results to a non-technical audience

Skills

Financial & Data Tools

Excel Power BI Tableau Bloomberg

Programming Languages

Python SQL

Experience & Leadership

Vice President of Finance & President of Finance

Delta Tau Delta — Iowa City, IA

Dec 2023 – Present
  • Managed finances for a 40+ member organization
  • Developed and submitted an annual budget exceeding $70,000
  • Oversaw financial planning and reporting to the central office
  • Served as President of Finance December 2024 – December 2025

Child Care Provider

Kids Teen Connections — Johnston, IA

June 2024 – Current
  • Mentored and supervised students, developing strong communication and service skills
  • Collaborated with peers to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Recognized by supervisors for strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to manage challenging situations

Referee

U.S. Soccer Federation — Johnston, IA

Sept 2017 – May 2023
  • Managed on-field operations with a team of three referees
  • Developed leadership and conflict resolution skills by communicating with coaches and parents
  • Ensured fair play and safety, contributing to high coach and player satisfaction and returning teams

Member — Iowa Men's Club Soccer Team

University of Iowa — Iowa City, IA

Aug 2024 – Present

CIMBA Study Abroad Program

Paderno del Grappa, Italy

May 2025 – June 2025
  • Practiced multilingual communication with foreign students and professors
  • Maintained a 3.85 GPA overseas
  • Learned basic Italian for future use

Resume

Download my full resume to see my complete experience, skills, and academic record.

Download Resume (PDF)

Contact

I'm actively looking for internship and analyst opportunities. Feel free to reach out.