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