Spencer Hamilton

Education and training
Alliant International University

Master of Education  Expected 2026

Johns Hopkins University
Master of Business Administration, Finance Concentration.                                                2005

Graduate Certificate, Leadership Development for Managers.                                             2001

Monterey Institute for International Studies

Professional Certificate, Development Project Management International.                            2014

 

University of Southern California                                      Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Communication (dual degree).                                        1995

 

Certifications/Professional Training:

California Basic Educational Skills Test                                                                             2019

CPR                                                                                                                             2024

Human Centered Design and Prototyping, IDEO/Acumen                                                2015

Lean Six-Sigma Root Cause Analysis, Finance Institute of Pacific Gas and Electric Company                                                                                                                                     2007

Semiconductor Economics, Intel Capital,                                                                          2006

Technology Strategy: “Strategy from the Middle”, Intel Strategic Finance.                            2006

Professional Experience
Scoot Education, TeachStart Program                                                                  California

Teacher Fellow                                                                                                  2023 – 2025

Substitute Teacher                                                                                            2022 – 2023

Selected for prestigious teaching Fellowship, the nation’s only “substitute-to-certification” program; learned alongside cohort of other diverse, promising future teachers

•        Instruct single subject classes in biology, math, and history to class sizes upto 35 students.

•        Design lesson plans and deliver lessons written by the teacher of record.

•        Facilitate group investigations/ projects in science and use restorative methods in conflicts.

•        Received best-in-class training on classroom management, culturally responsive pedagogy, adaptive lesson planning, and student and family relationships

 

Small Business Development Center                                                      Northern California

Business Advisor                                                                                                 2015 – 2022

•        Advise companies on formation, growth, realignments, turnarounds, and financial strategy at Small Business Development Center at Valley Sierra Center, Center Butte College, and College of San Mateo.

•        Achieved 300% of capital raising goals for small business clients.

•        Evaluate business plans and technology proposals of innovators for funding from banks, foundations, and federal agencies (SBA, HHS, NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, OPIC).

 

Small Business Administration, Loan Processing and Post Service              Sacramento, CA

Loan Specialist                                                                                                            2020

•        Process 7A and disaster business loans upto $1mm dollar volume for various industries.

•        Perform financial analysis of projects for credit worthiness and recommend collateral coverage to secure loans.

Aspire Public Schools                                                                             Northern California

Substitute Teacher                                                                                                                                    2019 – 2020

Taught single and multisubject classes in K-12.

 

Goldman Sachs Foundation – 10k Small Business Program                               Boston, MA

Business Advisor                                                                                                          2019

•        Advised small businesses in healthcare and technology on opportunity statements, growth plan, and growth pitch.

 

Foresight Science & Technology Inc, Consultancy                                           Boston, MA

Sr. Consultant                                                                                                     2017- 2018

•        Conducted primary and secondary research on markets, intellectual property, strategic partnerships.

•        Evaluated the commercial potential of technology for set applications and funding considerations.

•        Authored market overviews, market niche and technology assessments for NIH Commercialization Program, universities, and innovation center.

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency, ESF 14, U.S. Government        Washington, DC

Economic Recovery Specialist (Reservist), Public Trust Clearance.                              2011- 2012

•         Completed infrastructure assessment and report of 14 post disaster communities in Alabama.

•         Drafted 10 page transition plans for stand up of Alabama State Recovery Task Force.

 

GE Healthcare, Performance Solutions Consulting, Healthcare                    Milwaukee, WI

Contractor                                                                                                            2009-2010

•         Researched business models to launch hospital telestroke program and increase patient volume.

•         Optimized capacity usage in nuclear medicine by designing patient flow model and reducing capacity.

 

Dominican University, School of Business and Leadership, Education         San Rafael, CA

Adjunct Faculty                                                                                                           2009
Taught upper level undergraduate course in Strategy and Entrepreneurship using lecture and case study methodologies. Developed course syllabus and material on prototyping, new product development life cycle, and product launch contest.  Assessed strategic analyses and prototypes.

 

Sales Operations Contracts with Affymetrix and Oracle/BEA Systems            San Jose, CA

Senior Sales Analyst (Contractor)                                                                         2008 – 2009

Provided analyses, forecasting and reporting on sales upto $768 million Americas Field Sales.

•         Improved sales reporting by adding data controls; automated functions and calculation estimates of metrics resulting in reduce data errors and simplification of the review process.

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Business Planning, Electric & Gas Utility              San Francisco, CA

Senior Business Planner                                                                                               2007

Served as project lead on finance transformation initiative. Directed two project teams of 20 business professionals. Planned project schedule using three staged delivery model and monitored task risks and progress. Facilitated root cause analysis session in a cross-matrix environment using lean six sigma.

•         Adopted automation of reports saving 1,200 cost planning hours ahead of schedule and under budget.

 

Intel Corporation, Digital Health Division, High Technology                           Folsom, CA

Senior Strategic Financial Analyst                                                                     2005 – 2006
Selected from MBA graduates for role that provided strategic and financial support to a new Intel division. Prepared schedule for design of medical tablet including milestones, requirements, and key tasks.  Advised on market sizing, segmentation, price strategy, and feature trade-offs to set product and marketing requirements.

•         Optimized electronic device price by 15 percent using price elasticity analyses.

 

Private Equity Consulting Projects with 57 Stars and Oxford Finance Corp.    Washington, DC
Investment Consultant                                                                                       2003 – 2005

Provided investment analysis of private equity markets to institutional clients and credit reviews of portfolio biotechnology companies.

•         Assisted in drafting of investment plan for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund, a $95 billion fund.

•         Drafted 15 country reports on economy, capital market, and politics for marketing purposes.

•         Evaluated creditworthiness of life science companies for credit line approval up to $5 million.

 

Friedman Billings Ramsey & Co., Investment Bank                                     Arlington, VA

Summer/Fall Associate                                                                                                2002

Reported to Director of Equity Research during internship at investment bank. Department reported on five vertical markets to sell research on securities to hedge funds, mutual funds, and institutional clients. Assisted director with daily operations and special research projects.

•         Directed consultants and interfaced with directors on completion of 2711 SEC regulation.

Overseas Private Investment Corp., Investment Development & Funds Dept. Washington, DC

Investment Intern                                                                                                        2001

Served two internship rotations in coveted Investment Development and Investment Funds Departments, offering financial and insurance products to US companies expanding overseas operations. Prepared reports on industry trends in financial services and telecom.  Evaluated business plans of clients for funding. Assisted private equity fund-to-fund managers with credit reviews of portfolio companies managed by outside money managers.

•         Saved $100,000 by reconciling records on loans of $100 million in Latin America fund.

•         Structured $5 million loan for hospital claims processing center of a reinsurance firm in Kuwait.

 

U.S. Peace Corps, Africa Region in U.S. and Duty in Haiti, U.S. Government   Washington, DC

Business Adviser/Country Desk Representative                                                1996 – 2001

Chosen for first team to reenter Haiti and establish agribusiness program. In headquarters, supported operations of 500 staff in four African States and took part in budget and plan. Top Secret Clearance.

•         Implemented inventory system that increased yields of fruit trees by 20 percent for donor project.

•         Spearheaded proposals to garner technical assistance and $40,700 in equipment funding from donors.

AWARDS

Graduate School

•        Winner, Campus-Wide Capstone Competition for best product strategy for Custom Direct Income Fund.

•        Emerging Leader, National Congress on Community Economic Development Conference, selected from over 1,000 applicants based on potential to contribute to community economic development field.

•        Merit Scholarship Recipient, National Association of Securities Professionals Foundation.

 

Undergraduate School

•        Student Award Recipient, USC Tommy Award for Student Organizational Excellence for involvement on campus-based organization.

•        Recipient, the Grace Ford Salvatori Scholarship, prestigious College of Letters, Arts, and Science Scholarship, 1of 6 students selected for community service, academic performance, and civic leadership.

 

TEACHING

•        Leader, Putney Student Travel, Amherst Precollege Program, 2019.

•        Faculty Advisor, China Forum on Business and Entrepreneurship, Envision Global, 2014.

•        Guest Lecturer, Tourism Faculty, Shota Rustaveli State University, 2013.

•        Guest Lecturer, Business School, Metropolitan College, 2013- Present.

VOLUNTEER

•        Probono Advisor, Partners of Americas, Farmer to Farmer Program, 2017.

•        Volunteer Advisor, Stanford Institute for Innovation in Development Economies, 2015 – 2020.

•        Science Fair Judge, Biotech Partners Program for high school students, 2020 – 2023

•        Participant, Global Health “Visioneering Day”, X Prize Foundation, USC Lab, 2012.

•        Treasurer for Board at Emery Bay Village Housing Association – elected member, 2009-2010.

•        Mentor, five high school students through the National Build Entrepreneurship Program, 2009-2010.

•        Emerging Leader, National Congress on Community Economic Development Conference, 2001.