Dawei Wang Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Canada

Qualifications: Comms/Radio (Army Tactical Basic Dismounted Communicator)Recce (Basic Reconnaissance Patrolman)Unit Ammunition RepresentativeUnit Security Supervisor - AssistantAwards:TC - BMQ & DP1 InfantryRWR Top Soldier - 2017 & 2018

Vancouver, Canada

Insolate is a self-charging heated insole that converts the kinetic energy of movement into regulated, never-ending heat. This project was designed and created by a group of Business, Computer Science, and Engineering students as part of UBC's New Venture Design Program. The project eventually went on to place 1st out of 80 applicants in the Entrepreneurship stream of the Pacific Venture Capital Conference & Competition and awarded $3,000 in funding.• Performed over 200 cases of market research through primary research, targeted product testing, as well as online surveying• Designed the financial structure of the start-up, as well as prepared multiple valuation analyses for competition and funding rounds• Prepared comprehensive business plan including a go-to-market plan, 5-year development timeline, and patent researchCheck out Insolate at:http://getinsolate.xyz/

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a summer associate, my primary role was to assist RBC PM Ryan Miller in managing in his wealth management portfolio. This ranged from devising strategies to acquiring high net-worth potential clients, to analyzing equities to determine investment opportunities.• Researched and presented 4 individual stocks by reviewing comparables, reading industry primers and analyzing equity research reports in the consumer and industrial goods sectors to reinforce portfolio positions• Analyzed a portfolio of 157 Canadian closed-end funds and provided recommendations on the optimal investments based on premiums and termination dates • Gained exposure in devising investment strategies in a $250MM+ portfolio through GICs, ETFs, and mutual fund

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Arc Initiative is a global non-profit consulting organization that focuses on entrepreneurs in developing and frontier economies, operating in Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and South Africa. In addition to providing consulting services to local businesses, Arc also runs an annual conference in each country, where current and aspiring entrepreneurs are taught basic business analysis tools to aid in their ventures.My time with the Arc Initiative began with a 3-month workup and training program, where I learned the conference curriculum, and practiced various methods of teaching. From there, I spent 8 weeks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia working with businesses in the structural engineering, private education, paper, landscaping and medical industries.• Developed a DCF and IRR model for a structural engineering firm to determine potential investment opportunities• Forged a partnership between UBC and Iceaddis, a technology focused incubator hub connecting social entrepreneurs with international mentors to create a pipeline for future seed investments• Organized and executed a 5-day business conference for 60 entrepreneursFor more information on Arc, check out:http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Chnook/Partners/Network_Partners/The_ARC_Initiative

Vancouver, Canada Area

Blitzgear is a marketing firm based out of Vancouver, Canada, and focuses on major automotive brands. As part of the digital strategy team, I managed social media accounts for local clients, as well as worked with the creative team to design and distribute marketing materials. • Researched and analyzed analytic data for a leading North American automotive manufacturer to generate digital strategy improvements that yielded a 900% increase in online engagement• Worked with the strategy team to develop business plans for start-ups in the health and arts industries• Utilized market research to prepare a comprehensive business plan for a sales interface for artists

International Development And Human Security, 89%

Key courses: Intro to Writing in Academic & Professional Registers – 100% Communication Skills in Global Contexts – 97% Writing & Research.

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance, Honours

Activities and Societies: Capital Markets Training Program (CMTP), Finance Mentorship Program (FMP)

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates