Alexander I. Velasquez
Curriculum Vitae
Financial Writing and Equity Analysis
Independent Financial Analyst and Contributor
Seeking Alpha | October 2024 – Present
Conduct in-depth stock research and write investment articles covering undervalued companies, macroeconomic trends, and sector-specific opportunities. Perform equity valuations using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price-to-Book (P/B), and earnings-based models. Analyze companies’ financial statements, growth catalysts, and competitive positioning. Engage with retail and institutional investors through published insights, driving thousands of views across multiple articles.
Selected Publications:
Macy’s Inc. — Hidden real estate value and undervaluation thesis
Alphabet Inc. — Monetization through AI-driven ad revenue
Sprouts Farmers Market — Private label growth and wellness tailwinds
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Education
MA, Philosophy
University of Oklahoma — May 2018
BA, Philosophy
UCLA — March 2014
Senior Thesis: On Natural Rights: Hobbes, Locke, and Kant
Advisor: Ira Richardson
Teaching Experience
Humanities Instructor
College of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, MH | August 2019 – Present
Teach 15+ credits per semester in philosophy, ethics, history, speech, and writing. Courses taught (accurate as of May 2025):
Ethics – 29 times
Fundamentals of Speech – 19 times
Introduction to Philosophy – 13 times
World History I & II – 10 times
Spanish I – 8 times
Composition and Academic Writing – 6 times
History of the Marshall Islands – 2 times
Duties include:
Designing and delivering original syllabi and assessments
Evaluating student performance and learning outcomes
Participating in program assessment and curriculum alignment
Serving five years as secretary/treasurer of Faculty Senate
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma | August 2016 – May 2018
Assisted in philosophy courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, and Business Ethics. Led discussion sections, graded assignments, and supported student learning.
Teaching Assistant (Summer)
Phillips Academy Andover | Summer 2017
Assisted in philosophy and literature courses at a leading U.S. prep school. Mentored students in writing and debate. Participated in the Elwin Sykes Teaching Assistant Program.
Awards and Honors
University of Oklahoma Provost’s Certificate of Distinction in Teaching (2018)
UCLA Dean’s Honor List (2014)
Los Angeles Valley College Dean’s Honor List (2009–2011)
Languages
English: Native
Spanish: Advanced speaking, intermediate reading, novice writing
References
Available upon request.
Last Updated May 2025