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Selected for an 18 month professional development program. Completed business case studies and intensive projects to hone analytical, quantitative and communication skills. Participated in four conferences hosted by industry leaders such as Deloitte, Target and Goldman Sachs.

Collaborated on redesigning client presentations to increase treasury sales employing a solution selling strategy. Met with clients to analyze cash flows, identify inefficiencies and develop proposals with Treasury Sales Officer. Prepared pricing ProFormas and Pricing Consolidations for Requests for Proposals. Attended training on Working Capital, Loan Syndication, Foreign Exchange, Supply Chain Finance, and Trade

Developed and taught an undergraduate course -People, Planet and Profit: A Primer on Corporate Social Responsibility. Curriculum covered analysis of various industries through a CSR perspective over 15-week UC Berkeley accredited course for 20 students.

Implemented Smartick’s US market expansion strategy by exploring partnerships and conference participation and customizing outreach communications. Met with CEO and Business Development Director to discuss market positioning. Revised the U.S. webpage. Increased monthly subscription by 21%.

Tested business and IT controls for 3 advisory clients to ensure accuracy and protection of financial data. Verified financial data from client-provided documentation with audit testing and recorded cross-references to ensure quality adhered to Deloitte and PCAOB’s standards. Deployed Deloitte’s audit approach and software to analyze inventory counts, contracts and data.

Engaged in projects including corporate rebranding and marketing strategy for Olympics Sponsorship. Presented detailed tax research about a national real-estate client to the Tax Service team. Collaborated with fellow interns to present partners with recruitment strategies to attract top talent.

Translated 15 quilting workshops for a class of 20 merchant women in Mazatlan, Mexico within underdeveloped communities, which resulted in the establishment of a fabric store. Delivered excellent customer service and assisted costumers with purchases driving up sales by 20%.