Genuine interest in economics, finance, data and financial analysis.

  Experience with quantitative economics, including conducting regression analysis and forecasting.

  Strong knowledge of derivative valuation and risk management.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Solver; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere; R; eViews; and SPSS.

  Fluent in English and Mandarin (Chinese).

Master of Science (MS), Quantitative Economics, California Lutheran University; earned Aug. 2016 (3.7 GPA)

  Coursework: Econometrics; Economic Modeling and Forecasting; Financial Economics; Risk Management; Microeconomics; and Macroeconomics.

  Helped the Center for Economics and Forecasting organize and execute professional events.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, California Lutheran University; earned Aug. 2015 (3.8 GPA)

  Graduated Magna Cum Laude, and member, Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society.

  Coursework: Financial & Managerial Accounting; Introduction to Finance; Statistical Methods; Quantitative Analysis; Strategic Management; and Research Methods.

  Treasurer and Marketing, Chinese Culture Club, Sept. 2013-Aug. 2015:

> Managed budgets expenses while organizing events and weekly activities on-campus.

> Created flyers, shirts and marketing materials to promote large-scale annual club events.

  Multicultural Volunteer, Sept. 2013-Aug. 2015:

> Prepared, organized and executed a variety of multicultural events on campus.

Associate of Arts (AA), Moorpark College; earned Aug. 2013 (3.8 GPA)

  Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, for outstanding academic achievement.

Member, National Association for Business Economics

California Lutheran University Jan. 2015-Aug. 2016

Graduate Assistant, Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (Feb. 2016-Aug. 2016)

  Demonstrated expertise of programming techniques to perform statistical data analysis and present results.

  Provided model support programming, including regression re-specification.

  Researched and updated a database using Microsoft Excel, including creating relevant charts.

  Created and updated data and content in Microsoft PowerPoint on behalf of management.

  Conducted detailed research about economic activities taking place in China.

  Setup and updated a macroeconomic tracking system pertaining to research about China.

Video Editor, Distance Learning Department (Jan. 2015-Aug. 2016)

  Operated a camera and editing equipment to record video for online education programs, including organizing a course page in Blackboard.

Previously:

Journalism Intern, China Business News International Department Shanghai, China June 2014-Aug. 2014

  Researched, translated, edited and published more than 20 business news articles from English to Mandarin.

Assistant Intern, Shanghai TV Station the International Channel Shanghai, China May 2014-June 2014

  Recorded and translated scripts and voiceovers from English to Mandarin.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I have a genuine interest in economics, finance, data and financial analysis. My experience with quantitative economics includes conducting regression analysis and forecasting. I also have a strong knowledge of derivative valuation and risk management. Additionally, I am proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel Solver; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere; R; eViews; and SPSS. Among my unique qualifications and skills:

  Six-months of valuable, hands-on experience at the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting at California Lutheran University.

  Demonstrated expertise of programming techniques to perform statistical data analysis and present results.

  Provided model support programming, including regression re-specification.

  Researched and updated a database using Microsoft Excel, including creating relevant charts.

  Setup and updated a macroeconomic tracking system pertaining to research about China.

  Master of Science (MS), Quantitative Economics; earned Aug. 2016 (3.7 GPA).

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics; earned Aug. 2015 (3.8 GPA).

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