Marc Merrill

Honors Finance & Public Relations Student at The University of Georgia

United States

About

I'm an Honors student at the University of Georgia pursuing dual degrees in Finance (Terry College of Business) and Public Relations (Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication), alongside a Music Business certificate, a combination that reflects my passion for both the analytical and creative sides of business. My academic foundation is complemented by hands-on experience in financial services. This summer, I'll be joining Old Dominion National Bank as a Commercial Banking Intern, building on my previous experience as a practicum intern at Valley Forge Financial Group. Outside the classroom, I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, UGA's premier professional business fraternity, and I hold an IB Diploma. I also completed the Global Entertainment and Sports Business Academy at Loyola Marymount University, which deepened my interest in business across creative industries. I'm drawn to roles at the intersection of finance, strategy, and communication, with a particular interest in music business and the financial side of the entertainment industry.

Experience

  • 2026 Summer Commercial Banking Intern at Old Dominion National Bank
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Alpha Kappa Psi (Athens, GA)
    • Corporate Director
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Pledge Class Treasurer
      Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 · 3 mos

      -Selected as 1 of 32 candidates from over 220 applicants to participate in an 8-week professional development program focusing on resume, interview, and networking with peers and alumni. -Executed the pledge class project which included creating a project proposal, budgeting, managing $400 in financials and 32 people in accomplishing the project deliverables. -Served as a contact point for fraternity executive officers and members of my pledge class

  • Practicum Intern at Valley Forge Financial Group
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • Food Service Worker at Big Bucks Ice Cream
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos