Christopher Chou Email & Phone Number

California, United States

• Research operations in the UCSD Business and Financial Services Department • Attend relevant meetings with the Office of Budget and Finance Director that address project pain points• Apply McKinsey Framework and generate a solution relating to AI compliance in Oracle Fiscal Management Systems

• Develop growth-centered programs for 50+ residents focusing on achieving academic and career goals• Resolve interpersonal conflicts among suitemates using open and sensitive communication methods • Host educational recreational events for 500+ residents to promote community and inclusion• Outline university policies and regulations to ensure compliance amongst all 1600+ residents

• Provide data-driven recommendations that support Transportation Data Science Project initiatives • Assess potential bias in data, create data visualizations, and develop analytical models • Deploy real-world models to deepen data science skillsets, network with mentors, and ensure safer roads for all

• Manage $130M using financial planning and asset management principles • Analyze market trends, various global investment options and historical investment return analysis• Compile quarterly reports through investment portfolio construction and market research• Deploy Morningstar Principia and Albridge Wealth Reporting tools to generate client insights

• Content Creation Rotation: Mental Health, Wellness, Technology, and Media • Produce social media videos describing personal experiences relating to the above topics• Engage with Career Mentorship Sessions focused on scaling consulting, marketing, and product development startups

• Create an organizational system company software subscriptions using Jira for 300+ employees• Design a workflow for processing receipts and handling redeployment for 150+ software licenses• Track, identify, and match intellectual property with keys by reviewing 100+ master service agreements

• Implemented Lean Startup methodology to assess problem pain points and create prototypes• Interviewed potential customers and develop weekly presentations in research teams• Refined iterative processes using trainings provided by the Department of Defense and Intelligence

• Conducted formal interviews and revise questions for recruitment• Managed Membership Committee for orientation and bonding events• Tracked attendance, outreach, and administrative meetings

• Kept track of scholarship recipients representative of SF's philanthropic mission• Managed relations with UCSD financial aid office for scholarships evaluations• Invited recipients, foundation, and alumni members to the SF scholarship reception• Planned fundraiser events and the campaigning of UCare, UCSD's giving day event

• Facilitated Membership Committee for recruitment and oversee applications• Created bonding events for members to strengthen interpersonal networking skills• Made and distributed 1000+ final care packages through advertising and sales pitching

• Traveled to 30+ National Parks, pledged to preserve and protect national treasures• Studied earth science, geography, plants, and animals • Guided 300+ miles of ranger-led hikes and promoted ranger talks

• Played as a first violinist in Golden State Youth Orchestra's Senior Symphony• Performed high-quality concerts for local communities through weekly rehearsals • Assisted with the annual fundraising drives• Internationally toured Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria in 2022

• Created a safe, positive, and playful environment for 8 children ages 10-12 years old • Supervised, led, and participated with their cabin group in all camp activities• Assisted in resolving discipline issues and overseeing the safety and wellness of all campers• Worked with kids to learn about Asian-American Identity using lessons and capstone projects

• Assisted in the research: "Conceptualize Buddhist Compassion: Differentiate Buddhist Compassion from Western Compassion"• Paper accepted by Journal of Indigenous Counseling Psychology; "Multifaceted Compassion: Scale Development based on Buddhist Philosophy"• Submitted to Journal of Personality Assessment, revised various components to enhance psychological knowledge

• Developed a research question: "The Link between Social Anxiety and Distance Learning"• Formulated hypotheses, designed questionnaires, gathered data, and summarized results• Learned research methodologies, teamwork, and diverse knowledge from GRIT talks and seminars

• Conducted research under the mentorship of UCSC graduate researchers• Studied academic papers, collected and implemented data analysis, presented findings• Led research team discussions and managed teammate responsibilities