Tianze Liu

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EDUCATION

The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Aug 2013 – May 2015

Master of Art in Economics, GPA: 3.60

Relevant Coursework

Mathematical Modeling Analysis Class Project: Performed regression analysis to understand and provide economic advice on the market structure’s impact on industry performance.

Business Analysis Project: Analyzed cash flows, balance sheets, and other financial records to determine and make recommendations on different business strategies to enhance company performance.

Iowa State University, Ames, IA January 2008 – May 2012

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Minor in Statistics, GPA: 3.0

Relevant Coursework

Investment class project, successfully managed a $1M simulation portfolio to gain a 15% return in just one quarter.

EXPERIENCES

The University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX Aug 2013 – May 2015

Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant

Performed regression analysis to model and analyze various variables in a real-world situation and determine the potential impact on market structure and business performance. Presented findings to university professors.

Reduced data collection time by 80% and allowed researchers to focus on their core competency data analysis by instituting use of macrocode in Excel for data collection.

Consistently finished projects way ahead of schedule.

Known as an extremely conscientious worker committed to accuracy in all analytic projects.

AgReliant Genetics, LLC. – Boone, Iowa July 2012 – July 2013

Research Assistant

Surveyed, recorded, and analyzed 1000+ bags of experimental seeds and provided manager with an insightful and informative research report which was subsequently used for quarterly trend analyses.

Devised and instituted improvements to make the seed sorting process faster and more efficient – enabling the lab to reduce workforce by 50% while increasing productivity.

Central China Securities, Co Ltd– Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Manager Assistant June 2011 – August 2011

Collaborated with manager and negotiate with two customers to convince them invest over $1 million in our portfolio

Updated and presented related news report for morning conference every day to ensure manager, vice manager, supervisors and other branch officers to obtain latest news clearly

Analyzed the credit risks of clients and determine the best available portfolios for clients based on their creditworthiness and investment profile

ADDITIONAL

Leadership: Chinese Students and Scholars Associations

Volunteer Manager May 2011– May 2012

Supervised 20+ volunteers to maintain Mid-autumn and Spring Festival Performance successfully

Language: Fluent in both English and Chinese (Read, write and speak)

Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite; Excel VBA; experienced in use of R, SAS, and SQL

Analysis Skill: Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis

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