John Lennox Cummings

John Lennox Cummings, who goes by Lennox, graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston Beatty School of Business with a 3.95 GPA. He earned a nomination to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, reserved for the top 10% of seniors, and was named a Merit Scholar. He majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and minored in Spanish. His Spanish fluency supported him during trips to Spain and Mexico, aiding communication with coworkers. Alongside his academic success, he gained experience through multiple internships and part-time roles, balancing his studies with practical work. He demonstrated strong focus and discipline, managing to excel in both areas. By the age of 22, he had laid a solid foundation for his professional career through diverse experiences. Lennox Cummings worked as a Tax/Accounting Intern at a Charleston advisory firm, where he improved his financial planning knowledge and became proficient with QuickBooks and Intuit Tax software. He prepared tax returns for 17 C corporations, with an average turnaround time of 13 days, and for over 200 families, achieving a 5-day turnaround. His work helped maintain a 100% client retention rate with no audits. Before that, he interned at a finance and client relations firm with a similar name, although they are not related. He supported 137 client relationships and assisted in financial audits and reviews involving assets over $400 million. Cummings is certified as a Public Notary in South Carolina. Additionally, he worked as an Inside Sales Intern at a real estate company, making 250 calls daily using Sierra Interactive to identify potential home buyers and sellers, achieving a 7% lead qualification rate. In summer 2023, he served as a Store Experience Guide for an outdoor retail company, regularly surpassing daily sales goals of $15,000. He also worked as a Server Assistant at a Charleston seafood restaurant. He was District Manager for a landscaping company in North Carolina, managing finances for over 60 properties across three counties. His earliest job was as a cashier in Asheville at age 16, where he also contributed to social media marketing. John Lennox attended an all-boys boarding school in Asheville as a Headmaster Scholar and was a member of the National Honor Society. He volunteered with his church’s outreach program to assist the homeless, contributed to Habitat for Humanity’s home-building efforts, and tutored students with special needs in the local community. After Hurricane Helene affected his area, he supported relief efforts by donating to a local nonprofit and selling community-themed stickers with his sister, with the proceeds going to recovery causes. In his free time, Cummings enjoys fly fishing, having spent a summer fishing in Montana’s Rocky Mountains. He also enjoys boating, exploring new music, and attending concerts. Growing up in Asheville, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostered his appreciation for nature and outdoor activities. John Lennox Cummings has demonstrated dedication to his studies, work, and community service, establishing a strong and balanced foundation for his future.