Professional

EDUCATION

Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, NY, USA
Candidate for Master of Public Administration, LSE-Columbia Dual Degree, 2010-2012
Concentration in International Finance Policy; Specialization in International media, Advocacy, and Communications

London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
Candidate for Master of Public Administration in International Development, LSE-Columbia Dual Degree, 2010-2012
• Member of Network for Impact Investing and Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Investment Society

Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, 2004 – 2008
Dual Major in Finance and Economics; Minor in International Business; Certificate in Service Leadership
• Analyst of a 16-person Portfolio Management team that managed $1m of the university endowment
• Service Leadership Certificate: 300 hours of community service, 24 leadership workshops and 5 humanities courses

Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
International Enrichment London Program, September-December 2006
• Conducted independent economics research in public and private pensions between the United States and China
•Participated in internship program with the U.S. Embassy
• Engaged in British life and culture seminars for an in-depth understanding of Great Britain’s history and social norms

École supérieure des Sciences commerciales d’Angers
Angers & Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium
ESSCA Summer Program, Summer 2005
• Participated in seminars concerning European economic policies, international media and advertising, and European Union governance
• Conducted field visits on several French enterprises and educational forums at the European Commission and Parliament

EXPERIENCES

Big Issue Invest, London, UK
Summer Investment Analyst, July 2011 – August 2011

• Analyzed over one dozen business plans and provided preliminary investment decisions, over 70% were accepted.
• Conducted client calls to gather further information and to build relationship with potential business ventures.
• Initiated social media campaign to expand marketing efforts and conducted research for business development team.

United States Peace Corps, Batié, Cameroon
Small Enterprise Developer/Volunteer, June 2008 – July 2010

• Provided business consultation to entrepreneurs in business plan writing, financial model construction, start-up finance research and general advice to improve overall enterprise performance
• Instructed series of six-week classes to transfer skills in the areas of accounting, marketing, and management
  - Advertised and organized classes that directly benefited over 120 individuals across 6 rural communities
  - Collaborated with micro-credit NGOs to promote saving for entrepreneurs and university students
  - Taught the business classes in French
• Founded and served as the executive coordinator of the Books For Cameroon project that established or improved 35 libraries throughout Cameroon
  - Created press releases and utilized social media tools to promote the project and successfully raised $11,500 to fund the transportation of over 23,000 books from the United States to Cameroon
  - Managed logistical process of distributing 577 boxes of books among all participating American and Cameroonian organizations, local schools, communities and a team of volunteers
  - Designed and implemented library management training sessions to deliver long-term project sustainability
• Fostered three-way exchange between American, Chinese, and Cameroonian cultures on a daily basis; documenting experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer via personal blog at http://roundtwocameroon.blogspot.com

StudioSTL, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Business Team Lead, November 2007-May 2008

• Led the business team for the social enterprise promoting creative writing to win the $35,000 top prize at the Social Entrepreneurship Innovation Competition at Washington University in St. Louis
• Coordinated periodic meetings and managed tasks among team members to ensure quality results while meeting deadlines
• Prepared a complete 5-year financial forecast model and all other pertinent information relating to the financial portion of the competition

Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC, Clayton, Missouri, USA
Analyst Intern, August 2005-May 2008

• Constructed balance sheets, investment allocation summaries and portfolio reviews
• Compiled, verified and updated cost basis information for over 400 client accounts
• Performed account data analysis using Excel skills, including extensive formulas and advanced sorting

BUNAC Work In Britain, London, United Kingdom
Finance Assignments via Employment Agencies, May-August, 2007

• Arranged temporary work visa via the BUNAC program to gain experience in the area of finance within the City of London
• Contacted and successfully registered with several employment agencies and secured short-term assignments

United States Embassy – U.S. Commercial Service, London, United Kingdom
Commerce Intern, September – December 2006

• Conducted and completed an in-depth market research report for the UK financial services industry
• Successfully completed several Gold Key programs acting as liaison to UK business contacts to US clients
• Prepared marketing materials for a variety of trade shows and attended as a representative of the US Embassy in London

Colliers International, Satin Louis, Missouri, USA
Junior Portfolio Analyst, May-August 2006

• Identified, analyzed, and abstracted property information for branch headquarters on an international basis
• Calculated rent steps, audited rental payments and consolidated real estate documentation for client cost savings
• Drafted Leases, contacted Landlords and completed tasks within the ReFlex system regarding property renewals

Merrill Lynch – Private Client Group, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Finance Intern, September-December 2005

• Performed equity research using Value Line Investment Analyzer for consultants and management teams
• Coordinated quality portfolio reviews and executed detailed computer data entry and marketing.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Languages: Native fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, English, and advanced proficiency in French
Living: Taiwan (12 years), USA (10 years), Cameroon (2 years), England (1.5 year)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
85 Broads Member, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Network, New York For Acumen

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