Lu Ye

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EDUCATION:

Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY May 2013

Master of Professional Studies in Applied Statistics GPA:3.32/4.00 GRE: Quantitative: 790/800 Verbal: 780/800

Relevant Courses: Linear Statistical Models / Credit Risk / Simulation Modeling & Analysis / OR Tools for Financial Engineering

Industrial Data Analysis / Equity Derivatives & Related Products / Investment & Portfolio Management

Purdue University, College of Science, West Lafayette, IN May 2012

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Statistics; Minor in Economics and Management GPA:3.54/4.00

Awards: Purdue Presidential Scholarship; College of Science Honor Student; College of Science Dean’s List

PROJECTS & CASES:

October 2012 – May 2013

Big Red Shipping & Storage - Consulting Project

Examined business operations and discovered defect issue affecting delivery efficiency during the peak times

Devised strategic marketing and operation plans to attract 40% more customers and increase delivery efficiency by 45%

Made relevant recommendations which client accepted and will implement in the business

December 2012 – May 2013

Dunnhumby USA - Household Level Price Elasticity Statistical Project

Processed 20 GB Kroger’s frequent shopper card data with over 19 million observations by using SQL and SAS

Built statistical model in SAS to estimate the household level price elasticity

Communicated with clients weekly about developing effective models and discussing findings

November 2012 – December 2012

Goldman Sachs - Single Stock Option Project

Analyzed the volatility of monthly stock prices due to increasing sales on Black Friday

Researched technology sector stock (SNDK) with historical data and determined single stock options’ strategy

Presented the strategy and provided recommendations to the project advisor and professor as well as the whole class

Barnes & Noble (B&N) –Yale University Case Competition March 2013

Analyzed price of deal by using financial modeling and provided suggestions about future business strategies

Selected to present recommendations at Yale University

INTERNSHIPS:

July 2012 – August 2012

Assurance Auditor Intern, Deloitte LLP, Beijing, China

Worked collaboratively with a team of 10 auditors to prepare financial statements and estimated budget expenditure

Proposed adjusting over 30 journal entries and discussed audit findings with three clients

June 2011 – August 2011

Portfolio Analyst Intern, Yinhua Fund Management Co.,LTD, Beijing, China

Assisted in the creation of stock portfolios by using multi-factor models which can surpass the Chinese benchmark index

Disclosed investment risks of eight Yinhua's funds; Presented the monthly risk report in the manager meeting

July 2010 – August 2010

Actuary Intern, China Life Insurance (Group) Company, Beijing, China

Assisted in developing insurance products; performed demographic analyses and calculated risk premiums

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

January 2010 – May 2012

Vice President, Global China Connection

January 2009 – May 2012

Volunteer Leader, Purdue Boiler Volunteer Network

A ugust 2009 – May 2012

Outreach & Fundraising Leader, Purdue Science Student

SKILLS & MEMBERSHIPS:

Computer SAS; R; Java; MS Excel; MS Word; Powerpoint; SQL; VBA; Bloomberg Terminal

Certification SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9; SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9; CFA I (candidate)

Interests Skiing; Swimming; Badminton; Travelling; Photography; Piano

Language Native in Mandarin Chinese; proficient in Cantonese

Membership Johnson Business School Consulting Club; BR Consulting Club; Cornell Graduate Consulting Club

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