Renee Ann Butler is a finance writer whose writing has appeared in numerous outlets related to finance and investing, from TheStreet to SCORE. She has an MBA from Exeter, degrees in psychology, and over 15 years of experience working with hedge funds and startups. Her work is centered on ... more
Renee Ann Butler is a finance writer whose writing has appeared in numerous outlets related to finance and investing, from TheStreet to SCORE. She has an MBA from Exeter, degrees in psychology, and over 15 years of experience working with hedge funds and startups. Her work is centered on technology, consumer trends, and investing strategies.
lessAAPL | Apple Inc. |
ACRS | Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. |
ALPH | Alphanet Solutions Inc |
AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. |
BABA | Alibaba |
BBRY (now BB) | BlackBerry Ltd |
BBY | Best Buy Co. |
BKS | Barnes & Noble Inc |
CRM | salesforce.com inc. |
CSCO | Cisco Systems Inc. |
CVS | CVS Health Corporation |
DG | Dollar General Corporation |
DIS | The Walt Disney Company |
DISH | DISH Network Corporation |
EL | Estee Lauder Companies Inc. |
FDO | Family Dollar Stores Inc. |
FOXA | Fox Corporation |
GE | General Electric Company |
GMCR (now private) | Keurig Green Mountain Inc. |
GOOG | Alphabet Inc. (Google) |
GOOGL | Google (A shares) |
GPS | The Gap Inc. |
GSK | GlaxoSmithKline |
HD | Home Depot Inc. |
INTC | Intel Corporation |
IOTS | Adesto Technologies Corporation |
JCPNQ | J.C. Penney Company Inc. |
KO | The Coca-Cola Company |
KORS | see Capri Holdings |
LLTC | Linear Technology Corporation |
LULU | lululemon athletica inc. |
META | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Formerly Facebook, Now META)) |
MSFT | Microsoft Corporation |
NDAQ | The NASDAQ OMX Group Inc. |
NFLX | Netflix Inc. |
NVCR | NovoCure Ltd |
P | Pandora Media Inc. |
PCLN | Priceline (Now BKNG) |
QSR | Restaurant Brands International Inc. |
RDEN | Elizabeth Arden Inc. |
RL | Ralph Lauren Corporation |
RT | Ruby Tuesday Inc. |
RTN | Raytheon Company NOW RTX |
S | SentinelOne, Inc. |
SBUX | Starbucks Corporation |
SGRY | Surgery Partners, Inc. |
SSNLF | SAMSUNG ELECT LTD(F) |
TAP | Molson Coors Brewing Company |
TGT | Target Corporation |
TSLA | Tesla Motors Inc. |
UTX | United Technologies Corporation |
VIRT | VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. |
VZ | Verizon Communications |
WBA | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. |
WFM | Whole Foods Market Inc. |
WHR | Whirlpool Corporation |
YHOO | Yahoo! Inc. |
ZNGA | Zynga Inc. |
Business Writer | |
Freelance | |
August 2009 - Present (13 years 9 months) | |
My writing is centered on the business of doing business - from business to finance, and everything in between. I specialize in article writing, blog posting, white papers, business plans, and strategy papers for small to medium-sized companies. My passion is explaining strategy and quantifying it in ways laypersons can understand and professionals can enjoy. |
Consulting Manager | |
Littlefield, Siminski & Co., P.S. | |
August 2013 - April 2014 (9 months) | |
Worked with businesses to help them improve operations; Performed analysis on company financials; Identified areas needing improvement; Created plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness while keeping an eye on long term goals; Developed plans and proposals for attaining financing; Calculated the most effective way to apply investment; Provided strategic advice on financials and operations for achieving client goals |
Chief Financial Officer | |
Kitson Boards, Inc. | |
June 2013 - August 2013 (3 months) | |
Oversaw company’s financial operations; Served in executive capacity, representing company to lenders and potential investors; Crafted company’s long-term financial strategy; Developed investor information packages and business plans for funding; Maintained company accounts to ensure legal and regulatory compliance; Enhanced and implemented financial and accounting systems and procedures; |
Management Consultant | |
Freelance | |
May 2001 - June 2013 (12 years 4 months) | |
I have worked with more than 100 small businesses worldwide to detect business inefficiencies and opportunities; Analyzed business operations and financials to construct plans of action to take advantage of opportunities; Ghostwrote web content, information articles and white pages for dozens of consulting firms; Planned and coordinated business and marketing strategies; Developed business plans and investor presentations. |
University of Exeter | |
MBA, Financial Management | |
2005 / 2006 | |
Dissertation: "Towards the Development of a Theory for the Achievement of Economic Sustainability in Small and Medium Enterprises" |
Frostburg State University | |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | |
2000 / 2000 | |
Psychology |
Allegany College of Maryland | |
Associate of Science (A.S.) | |
1998 / 2000 | |
-Sociology -Earned my associate degree after only 3 semesters of study, one of which overlapped high school. All-American Scholar and regular member of the Dean's List. Graduated with honors at 18. I also worked and volunteered both as a counselor in elementary schools and as adult care worker at a local psychiatric facility. |
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