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Diez, RP, DE

• Evaluated the impact of an income subsidy and electric vehicle loan program on boda boda riders' disposable income in Kenya, revealing a 17% to 42% decrease in disposable income for treated participants compared to the.
• Analyzed DHS datasets of over 10,000 records to understand women's education and employment in Kenya, identifying key sectors employing women.
• Applied propensity score matching and quantile regressions to isolate the causal effect of the program… Show more Evaluated the impact of an income subsidy and electric vehicle loan program on boda boda riders'.
• Applied propensity score matching and quantile regressions to isolate the causal effect of the program, addressing challenges like selection bias, outliers, and self-reported inaccuracies to improve the robustness of.
• Contributed findings that led the World Bank to expand the project into a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to further assess the program’s impact on a broader scale.
• Delivered comprehensive outputs, including a research paper, detailed readme documentation, and a recorded presentation, which were well-received by World Bank correspondents and influenced further funding decisions..

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Applied double machine learning models using Python and the DoubleML package to analyze the impact of media coverage on personal donations in a confidential dataset.
• Conducted an extensive literature review, synthesizing key findings and addressing the professor’s specific inquiries to support ongoing research efforts.
• Played a crucial role in proofreading and editing a 25-page academic paper, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards, which contributed to the… Show more
• Played a crucial role in proofreading and editing a 25-page academic paper, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards, which contributed to the paper’s submission readiness. Show less

Monterey, California, United States

• Collaborated with a local company as a business consultant for a capstone project, actively engaging with the owner in weekly meetings to gather insights and align research efforts with the company's goals and.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of the company's internal strengths, weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats, resulting in a well-informed and data-driven strategic plan.
• Developed a small-scale Enterprise Resource System (ERP) using Google Sheets to… Show more
• Developed a small-scale Enterprise Resource System (ERP) using Google Sheets to establish a robust data infrastructure and streamline data entry and governance processes, resulting in enhanced data accuracy and.
• Delivered compelling presentation in front of a diverse audience, including the owner of the business and faculty members of the College of Business, showcasing strong communication and presentation skills. Concluded.

Seaside, California, United States

• Helped with administrative support by managing incoming emails and calls.
• Completed clerical tasks such as filing, printing, copying, and distributing mail.
• Streamlined administrative processes by automating the inventory reorder system.
• Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Limburg An Der Lahn, Hesse, Germany

• Collaborated in every major division of the bank for approximately two weeks to gain a broad understanding of how banks work.
• Interacted with customers at the front desk, deposited money, oversaw and cleared money transfers, updated customer information, and looked through business plans.

Master Of Science - Ms, Quantitative Economics, 3.98

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration | Information Systems, Gpa: 3.857