Gladys Blanco Choque
Finance Student–Athlete | Aspiring CFO | Client Service & Risk Management

I’m a Bolivian student–athlete studying Finance at Brenau University in Georgia. I work on campus, run cross country and track, and help classmates with accounting and math. I love building systems that make money, time, and people’s lives more organized and peaceful.

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Education – BBA in Finance, Brenau University (Graduation: December 2026)

Location – Gainesville, Georgia, USA

GPA – 3.4 (Dean’s List 2024–2025)

Languages – Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Student-Athlete – Cross Country & Track (distance events)

Brenau University – Campus Roles

Gainesville, GA, USA

Peer Tutor – Finance & Math
August 2025 – Present

Support classmates in Financial Accounting and Math through weekly 1:1 and group tutoring.
Break down complex problems into simple steps so students feel confident before exams.

Golden Tiger Tour Guide
2025 – Present

Lead campus tours for prospective and admitted students and families.
Help future students and parents feel welcome, informed, and excited to join Brenau.

Student Mediator – Intercollegiate Mediation Team
2025 – Present

Served as mediator, advocate, and client at the 2025 Brenau Invitational Mediation Tournament.
Helped the team place in the Top 5 among universities from several U.S. states and international delegations.
Practiced negotiation, legal reasoning, and conflict resolution in time-pressured cases.

Fitness & Hospitality Experience

Receptionist – Fitness Center, Brenau University
May 2024 – Present

Welcome and assist 80+ guests per 6-hour shift during athletic events.
Handle check-in, facility questions, and basic problem-solving for students, staff, and visitors.

Food & Hospitality Assistant – Hopkins Dining Hall (Aramark)
September 2023 – May 2025

Served meals to 70+ students and guests per shift.
Recognized by supervisor for service excellence during Hurricane Helene response (September 2024).

Athletics

Cross-Country & Track & Field – Brenau University
August 2023 – Present

Compete in distance events (1-mile & 3-mile) and train around 15 hours per week.
Balance academics, work, and athletics with strong time management and discipline.

Entrepreneurship

Founder & Owner – Artisanal Wine Business
El Alto, Bolivia | December 2021 – August 2023

Launched a storefront business selling artisanal wines sourced from Camargo, Bolivia.
Managed inventory, pricing, and Excel tracking of sales and costs.
Sold ~300 bottles and generated 10,500 bolivianos in revenue while reducing shipment cost per bottle and delivery time through better logistics.

EDUCATION

Brenau University – BBA in Finance
Gainesville, GA, USA | August 2023 – December 2026

GPA: 3.4 | Dean’s List 2024–2025
Academic Scholarship: $16,000/year
Cross Country Scholarship: $10,000/year
Track & Field Scholarship: $10,000/year
Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, International Business, Statistics, Management Information Systems
Programs: Aspire Leaders Program (Harvard Faculty), 2025

PROJECTS & RESEARCH

The Role of Blockchain in Finance and Accounting
Research Project – EH 102: Academic Writing & Research, Spring 2025

Studied how blockchain can reduce fraud and improve data integrity in financial systems.
Analyzed real companies such as JPMorgan, Deloitte, and Ripple.
Proposed ideas to combine AI with blockchain for better auditing and transparency.