Colin Haluska

Finance & Business Professional | Muhlenberg College | Class of 2027

Annuity Operations Intern at SFG Annuities, Brielle NJ

About Me

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Colin Haluska

I'm a finance and business double major graduating in 2027, with a strong interest in financial operations and strategic business analysis. I currently work as an Annuity Operations Intern, where I've built a solid foundation in financial principles and developed a detail-oriented, disciplined approach to my work. Alongside my academic and professional interests, I also enjoy coding and AI, which I explore through hands-on projects, including building this website myself.

Skills

Web & Technical

HTML, CSS, JavaScript; responsive website development

Business & Productivity

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Financial & Market Tools

Bloomberg Terminal (introductory proficiency)

Analytical

Data analysis fundamentals, process improvement, attention to detail

Annuity Operations Intern

Financial Services Company | Incoming Position

Incoming Position

I will be joining the annuity operations team, where I will apply my academic background in finance and business to day-to-day financial services operations. The role provides hands-on exposure to annuity servicing, client communication, and operational workflows within a regulated financial environment.

Role Focus (Incoming):

  • Support annuity operations by handling inbound calls and coordinating communication with insurance companies, CFAs, and CFPs
  • Assist with transaction processing, documentation, and general operational paperwork related to annuity servicing
  • Participate in internal meetings to gain exposure to workflow coordination, client servicing, and operational decision-making
  • Support internal teams with basic reporting, data organization, and administrative tasks tied to business operations
  • Gain hands-on exposure to financial services operations, annuity products, and day-to-day industry practices

Muhlenberg College

2023 – 2027 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science in Finance & Business

Relevant Coursework

Finance
  • Corporate Finance (FIN 237)
  • Math for Financial Analysis (FIN 311)
  • Money, Banking, and Financial Markets (FIN 330)
Business
  • AI in Business: Applications & Strategy (BUS 288)
  • Business and Society (BUS 101)
  • Management (BUS 236)
  • Marketing (BUS 239)
  • Project Management Theory & Practice (BUS 385)
Economics
  • Microeconomics (ECN 101)
  • Macroeconomics (ECN 102)
Mathematics & Analytics
  • Calculus (MTH 121)
  • Statistical Analysis (MTH 119)
  • Financial Accounting (ACT 101)

Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals

Bloomberg

Issued Dec 2024

Credential ID: q4tVzU1zVcahAK8TYicGfvEm

Portfolio Management Stock Exchange Financial Analysis

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Bloomberg

Issued Dec 2024

Credential ID: 1UFW2xK2YmkE1ca3EGpJBkPB

Market Concepts Financial Markets Investment Analysis

Featured Projects

Personal Portfolio Website

Website Development

Built a responsive, professional portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include smooth navigation, tabbed content sections, and a modern corporate design aesthetic.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design

Temple University Data Analytics & AI Certificate (10-Week Program)

Upcoming

A 10-week intensive certificate program focused on applied data analytics and artificial intelligence, emphasizing hands-on projects, real-world datasets, and practical applications for business and financial decision-making.

Python for data analysis SQL and databases Machine learning fundamentals Data visualization Applied AI use cases
Outcome: Professional certification with applied project work.

Stock Market Data & Portfolio Tracker

In Progress

A full-stack stock market and portfolio tracking application that ingests real-time and historical market data via financial APIs, stores structured data in a relational database, and delivers interactive performance analytics through a modern web interface.

Financial APIs SQL & relational databases Backend data pipelines Portfolio analytics Data visualization Full-stack development
Outcome: Scalable production-style system demonstrating applied computer science, data engineering, and financial analytics.

Personal Portfolio Website

Website Development

Built a responsive, professional portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include smooth navigation, tabbed content sections, and a modern corporate design aesthetic.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design

Temple University Data Analytics & AI Certificate (10-Week Program)

Upcoming

A 10-week intensive certificate program focused on applied data analytics and artificial intelligence, emphasizing hands-on projects, real-world datasets, and practical applications for business and financial decision-making.

Python for data analysis SQL and databases Machine learning fundamentals Data visualization Applied AI use cases
Outcome: Professional certification with applied project work.

Stock Market Data & Portfolio Tracker

In Progress

A full-stack stock market and portfolio tracking application that ingests real-time and historical market data via financial APIs, stores structured data in a relational database, and delivers interactive performance analytics through a modern web interface.

Financial APIs SQL & relational databases Backend data pipelines Portfolio analytics Data visualization Full-stack development
Outcome: Scalable production-style system demonstrating applied computer science, data engineering, and financial analytics.

Contact

Location

New Jersey, USA