DANIEL CONG
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Qualifications Profile
Exceptionally skilled, highly organized, and solutions-oriented professional, with extensive knowledge in business analysis,
consultation, research and evaluation, problem resolution, and excellent presentation. Expert at designing and implementing
strategies for performance and profitability optimization as well as costs reduction. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and
handling multimillion-dollar company revenues. Known for reliability and dedication; able to take on challenges, manage
diverse and increasing responsibilities, and accomplish simple-to-complex goals while maintaining composure even under
high-pressure and challenging environments. Accustomed to interacting and collaborating with all levels of individuals
including customers, upper management, and staff. Equipped with articulate written and verbal communication; bilingual in
English and Chinese. Over 6 years experiences with MS Office and technically proficient with SQL, C#, Crystal Ball, STATA,
Spreadsheet modeling, and Auto CAD.
Education
Master of Management Dec 2012
DUKE UNIVERSITY, DURHAM, NC USA
Leadership: Teaching Assist for Fluid Mechanics and Water Resource
School Ambassador Grantoo Inc.
Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering, with Concentration in Math, Physics, and Engineering Jun 2011
CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY, CHANGSHA, CHINA (NATIVE MANDARIN SPEAKER)
GPA: 3.7/4.0 Awards: ¥4K/year scholarships (Top 5%) and ¥2K for Math/Physics (Top 1%)
Leadership: Director of the Student Union
Work Experience
J.P. TURNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT ATLANTA, GA, USA
Financial Analyst Jun 2012–Aug 2012
Performed systematic analysis of more than $3M assets in clients’ portfolio, and delivered presentation to investment
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advisors on correct reallocation of funds and improvement of performance based on client risk profiles
Called more than 500 prospective clients and offered wealth management capabilities, bringing 3% increase in client base
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Directed and guided a team of interns in accurately evaluating more than 30 equity securities through the use of financial
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models, such as mergers and acquisitions, free cash flow (FCF), multiples, and others
VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS, NEW YORK, NY, USA
Student Consultant Jan 2012–May 2012
Led six graduate-level students in assessing global supply chain management system and optimizing minimum inventory
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levels
Conducted presentation of effective solutions and recommendations to executive management
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Rendered optimization algorithm for more than $250M invested capital by executing primary and secondary research;
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minimized required inventory within the United States, thereby identifying $10M annual savings
Displayed expertise in determining and analyzing more than 10 high-potential supply chain management software to
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find effectual IT solution
SINOPEC GROUP, CHINA
Consultant Intern Jun 2010–Aug 2010
Correctly determined potential risks on the production line and introduced new and efficient methodologies, which
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included a software solution that monitored pipe pressure for the automatic detection of reducing flow and sending out
an immediate alert to the control center
Monitored the systematic analysis on the new system, combining it with the old one to establish a system that controlled
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any extreme phenomenon
Recommended effective solutions to the upper management and informed them of any further changes in the system
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Professional Development
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 Candidate
M&A Modeling Training, Training the Street
Activities
Volunteer Instep Inc.
Original Researcher of Hydra Heat Exchanger Invention Central South University