Chase Blackmun’s Post

And just like that, a new chapter begins! I am elated and proud to share that I have joined Bain & Company as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office.   From Lowell to Notre Dame, there have been many individuals who have contributed to shaping me into the person I am today. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my classmates, professors, coaches, and teammates for all the laughs and valuable lessons they have shared with me.   I'm eager to dive into my work as I embark on this new adventure!

I am honored to share that I have graduated Magna Cum Laude and have successfully earned my MBA from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business. During the past two years, I have had the incredible privilege of representing the Notre Dame family both in the classroom and on the ice. This has been an immensely rewarding experience that has enriched my knowledge, personal growth, and overall character. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my professors, coaches, classmates, and teammates for making this journey so unforgettable. The support and camaraderie I have received from each of them have been invaluable. I am truly honored to have represented Notre Dame and I am excited to continue representing the university in the years ahead. Go Irish!

I am happy to share that I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelors's Degree in Business Administration focused on Finance and Management. It was an honor to work with professor Ravi Jain, Ph.D., during my final semester as I completed my Honors Project for the Honors College at UMass Lowell. My project, "A Government Playbook for an Economic Collapse", had me apply my business knowledge to real life as I analyzed how the government intervened during the COVID-19 economic collapse. If you'd like to hear more about my findings, please reach out! I want to thank all my classmates, teammates, and faculty for helping me along my journey at UML. I couldn't be more grateful for all the lessons, knowledge, and memories that I have gained. I am proud to share that I will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the Fall of 2021 as I work towards achieving a Master's of Science in Business Analytics!

It was a privilege to be quoted in this insightful article by UMass Lowell staff writer, Ed Brennen. In early February, a Reddit-fueled craze by retail investors caused massive growth in stock prices for seemingly dead businesses such as GameStop, AMC, and Nokia. While the short-squeeze has since died down, the social media-driven market reaction has created new concerns in the market. I am interested to hear the opinion of the LinkedIn community on their thoughts of the GameStop craze as well as the future of retail investors as the world slowly begins its journey back to "normal" in the coming months and years. The Reddit-fueled run-up is one of many unusual events to have occurred in the financial market in the last year. As a business student majoring in finance, there couldn't be a more unconventional and confusing time to learn about the business world. I am confident that I and my fellow classmates will use our experiences from this abnormal market to strengthen our ability to persevere and prevail in future economic uncertainty.

Earlier this week my friend Austin ORourke and I were talking about the power of positivity for a team, group, and interpersonal relationships. I found a compelling article on All-Pro quarterback Russell Wilson and his ability to bring consistent positivity to his team. Positivity is undoubtedly contagious and can make an enormous impact on the people around you. I challenge everyone to make an effort to be more positive and create a culture in your team, your group, or your friendship where positivity brings the best out of everyone.