Matthew Pietka

Aspiring financial professional with hands-on internship experience in client relationship management and financial services. Currently pursuing a Financial Planning degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a strong interest in strategy, consulting, and data-driven decision-making. Proven success working in fast-paced team environments through roles at Life Time and A.P. Marusarz Group. Skilled in communication, organizational planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging analytical thinking and interpersonal skills to contribute meaningfully to case-based projects, while growing within a high-performing consulting culture.

• High Honors, College of DuPage — Achieved High Honors distinction for outstanding academic performance, maintaining a 3.8 GPA while balancing multiple jobs and club involvement.

• Microsoft Excel Certified — Earned the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Excel, demonstrating proficiency in data organization, analysis, and spreadsheet-based problem solving.