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1.Conducted primary research on Gen Z consumer sentiment, recruiting participants and gathering insights via surveys and interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of Beats’ social media strategy and advertising campaigns.2. Analyzed competitor positioning and performed a brand communication sentiment analysis, offering actionable insights to refine Beats by Dr. Dre’s marketing efforts and better align with Gen Z preferences.3.Presented key findings to the Consumer Insights team, delivering a data-driven strategy on how Beats can strengthen brand connection with Gen Z audiences, enhancing both communication and product positioning.4. Collaborated with industry experts to develop research methodologies and gained hands-on experience in brand identity, competitor research, and market trend analysis, ultimately providing strategic solutions to enhance Beats' market positioning.5. For the final project I performed a quantitative analysis using results from the survey that I created; in which I analyze the survey results using simple but effective data analysis techniques like calculating percentages and correlations.

Attend meetings and learned about R studio, python, stocks, data, and investments.Completed an exercise by using R studio and python.

Attended meetings designed to develop accounting run-through, demystification of working capital and cash flow, topped with a historical cash flow statement creation.Learned about 3-statement projection with complex debt including several term loan tranches, PIK features, ECF sweep optionality, and financing fee amortization in accordance with new GAAP requirements along with a multi case full 3-statement projection model with an RCF (simple debt structure)Learned about Valuation: DCF and WACC (with both perp. growth method & exit multiples method), differentiation on FCFF vs. FCFE DCFs + enterprise value bridge to equity value. Comparable companies’ analysis and valuation

Wrote articles about finance, fintech, and the financial industries.

Participated in the 2023 CFA research challenge where my teammates and I researched a bank called BNY Mellon. The project was split evenly between us where I researched and talked about BNY Mellon’s business description, industry overview, and competitive positioning.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modeling.Proficient in creating financial models and conducting valuation analysis.Performed fundamental research in financials, materials, utilities, and consumer discretionary sectors, evaluating new investment opportunities.Wrote an equity research report based on the buy stock that was chosen.Managed a $6 million investment portfolio fund, making strategic decisions to invest in equities and securities.

Attended meetings designed to develop leadership skills, career choices after college, strengthen profiles on handshake, and activities at St John UniversityMentoring other students

Participated in Service Day at St. John’s University where through helping at the Rose of Sharon Church Soup kitchen by painting walls, cleaning windows and fixing curtains to renew a spot at the church since the church is planning on using the spot for the soup kitchen because the spot at was closed due to covid.Participated in Service Day at St. John’s University through making cards for hospitalized children to make them feel better. After the cards were made, they were mailed to the children at the hospital.Participated in Vincentian Service Opportunity for St. John’s University called JFK Lourdes Hospitality by helping travelers carry their suitcases, assisting them through JFK Airport on their way to the healing baths of Lourdes France.Donated clothes and jackets for people in need in the Latin Association Club at St. John’s University.

Supervised and helped children's campers especially on trips through looking out for them related to activities.Created tables and charts on excel with my boss related to work.Helped the seniors with computers and phones, especially with emails and financial problems.