RESUME
Hi, my name is Alex! I am a current student at the University of Chicago studying Economics and Data Science. I have a strong interest in finance and business and I love supporting those around me in the best possible way. I am also an avid consumer of Pamplemousse La Croix.
Education
The University of Chicago
2019 - Present
The Nueva School
2015 - 2019
Work Experience
Business Development Intern
Mulu - Palo Alto, CA
January 2021 - Present
Sales Marketing Consultant
Nebula Consulting - San Francisco, CA
September 2020 - Present
Head of Business Development
Open Water Accelerator - Menlo Park, CA
May 2020 - September 2020
- Compiled weekly progress reports for presentation to Open Water partners to ensure founder deadlines were being met and to improve internal team communication
- Established 30+ sponsorships with hackathons, pitch competitions, and newsletters, increasing talent pool yield by 110% between Summer and Fall Cohorts
- Spearheaded recruitment outreach by managing a team of four to screen talent and increase efficiency among the founder/intern pairing process, creating 240+ internship positions as of Fall.
- Cofounded the Open Water Venture Scout network to connect college students from 25+ universities with a shared passion for venture and research
Front-End Web Development
YS Designs - San Mateo, CA
June 2018 - May 2020
- Designed various color palettes and site layouts for small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area using Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Optimized webpages for speed, scalability, and search-engine traffic (HTML, CSS, Javascript).
- Continue to keep site up-to-date with new images, announcements, and designs.
Web Design Instructor
Local - Hillsborough, CA
June 2016 - September 2019
- Worked with a handful of aspiring web-designers from ages 10 to 16 on developing a proficient understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery.
- Introduced basic graphic design concepts and helped students form a strong foundation with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Trained students to effectively set up website hosting through GCP and maintain updated Github repositories.
Assistant Tennis Coach
Zalles Tennis - Foster City
June 2013 - September 2019
- Coached young athletes from ages 6 to 14 on various aspects of tennis, from simple strength building drills to granular shot accuracy training.
- Worked with players in both individual and group settings to develop consistency on strokes, footwork, and technique.
- Incorporated strategy into drills to prepare players for USTA tournaments and club matches.
After-School Tutor
The Nueva School - San Mateo, CA
June 2017 - June 2019
- Administered academic guidance to disadvantaged students in math and writing.
- Prepared individual lesson plans in accordance to the individual needs of students.
- Built healthy relationships with students and parents alike to ensure a clear communication of objectives.
Personal Assistant to Elle Chen
Sacramento Capitol Building - Sacramento, CA
June 2018 - July 2018
- Aided Elle Chen, legislative consultant to Senator Skinner.
- Worked on fact-sheet compilations, cross-office communications, and office management.
- Learned about government structure and the role of public policy.
Extracurriculars
Phoenix Funds
The University of Chicago
Member (October 2020 - Present)
- Participated in an undergraduate finance society focused on following financial markets and exploring various asset classes in a seminar-like setting
Trott Business Program
The University of Chicago
Member (September 2020 - Present)
- Selective, three-year program focused on building business acumen through weekly workshops and coursework at the Chicago Booth School of Business.
Guayakí Brand Ambassador
Guayakí
University Ambassador (August 2020 - Present)
- Created engagement with the Guayakí brand by spreading their regenerative mission statement in person and online
- Promoted Guayakí Yerba Maté at on-campus and virtual events, introducing 300+ students to the product
Varsity Tennis Team
The Nueva School (TNS)
Member (2015-2017), Captain (2017-2019)
Varsity Debate Team
TNS
Member (2016-2017), Research Co-Head (2017-2019)
Music Design Club
TNS
Lead Engineer (2018-2019)
Volunteer
The Leatherback Trust
Animal Welfare - Costa Rica
March 2017 - May 2017
- Rescued and helped build nests for the endangered baby leatherback sea turtles in Costa Rica.
- Patrolled the shores of Playa Grande at night and moved turtle nests to a hatchery at the research station.
- Promoted the overall quality and availability of protected habitats for leatherbacks.
The Monteverde Institute
Environmental Preservation - Costa Rica
March 2017 - May 2017
- Helped with reforestation in Costa Rica through calculations on CO2 intake, water quality, and biodiversity.
- Recorded findings in the institute's database for future use.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Social Services - San Mateo
January 2017 - January 2019
- Helped pack and sort produce for distribution in San Mateo County
- Monthly, Tuesday mornings from 9am to 12pm.
Languages
English
Native Speaker
Chinese
Speaking (Fluent), Reading and Writing (Intermediate)
Spanish
Speaking, Reading, and Writing (Intermediate)
Skills
- Front-end Development (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Aftereffects)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Workspace Management (Notion, Airtable)