Sales Computer Science
Resume:
MIRANDA A. GUO
**** ********* **. **** ***, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 USA
*******.*.***@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
BS (ENG) Computer Science Engineering and BS History and Mathematics
Expected May 2011
. GPA: 4.0/4.0 (Computer Science Engineering) 3.9 (History)
3.3 (Mathematics)
. UROP Undergraduate Research Program on Asset Pricing, Stochastic
processes, Optimization, Hedging Strategies
. Audited graduate and MBA financial engineering coursework
. Recipient of the Women's Leadership Scholarship. Financed 100%
of tuition through scholarships, loans, grants, and working part
time
WORK EXPERIENCE
Royal Bank of Scotland, Sales & Trading (FX Trading, FX Sales, Structuring)
Intern, Stamford, CT June 2010
. Joining summer 2010
ConocoPhillips Commercial Group, Commodity Trading Intern, Houston, TX
June 2009 - August 2009
. Conducted trading ideas and quantitative analysis on current and
prospective commodity trades, specifically natural gas and power, by
working closely with derivative traders and shadowing other members of
the trading floor.
. Developed a proprietary Oracle database and dynamic automated
reporting mechanism based on over 300 national pipeline flow reports
to be used by trading analysts to identify trading opportunities.
o Recognized by management for paying attention to detail and
computing accurate aggregate flow and price data.
o Met 100% deadlines given.
. Developed a forecasting algorithm via Excel VBA for automatic
estimation of NG price; successfully applied for filling in missing
price data information. Resulted in greater accuracy and efficiency,
saving analysts at minimum an hour daily.
. Worked directly under ConocoPhillips Commercial Group Director of
Quantitative Analysis, conducted meetings with trading analysts and
traders and held conference calls with clients, thereby improving
interpersonal skills.
Metavante Credit Risk Management, Credit Risk Analyst Intern, Ann Arbor, MI
August 2008 - January 2009
. Analyzed the analytics banks are using in their risk analytics
processes via various credit models, monitored compliance and created
daily reports on bank risk exposure.
. Researched and presented on credit reviews, reviewing credit exposure,
determining accurate credit exposure and developing special
presentations for senior management.
. Conducted financial analysis by reviewing over 300 company financials
to identify and source banks exhibiting risk.
. Analyzed emerging trends in the banking industry and daily involvement
with the development of client engagements.
Personal Account, Trader, Ann Arbor, MI
August 2005 - January 2009
. Traded long and short equity and equity derivatives/options with 54%
annual return for 2008.
. Other products traded: penny stocks, over the counter stocks,
currencies.
. Managed a portfolio of $100,000 with initial investment of $24,000.
Liquidated account to help pay for college.
LEADERSHIP
Michigan Capital Markets Club, President
President August 2008-Present
. Elected President
Member August 2007- August 2008
. Conducted weekly and monthly meetings with team and shareholders.
. Ensured that all aspects of the club are properly and ethically
conducted.
. Organized educational and career opportunities (hosted speakers, field
trips to NY Wall St. and Chicago Financial District).
. Involved with recruitment (Festifall and Winterfest).
Theta Nu XI Sorority, Inc, VP of Treasury and Fundraising
August 2007-Present
. Created monthly fundraisers between local businesses and sorority to
raise funds for national non-profit organization and sorority
scholarship fund. Collaborated with other Greek sororities and
fraternities on fundraisers.
. Successfully managed a $3,000 chapter budget by identifying different
expenses, resulting in new programs. Reported on financial activity
weekly; ensuring all expenses are accounted for and deadlines met.
. Involved with recruitment/Rush during fall, winter, and spring
semesters leading to 100% increase in membership.
ADDITIONAL
. Skills: SQL, Oracle, Java, Python, C++. Advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Excel (formulas, macros, and VBA).
. Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and learning knowledge of ?lelo
Hawaii (native Hawaiian) .
. Volunteer Work: helped build an elementary school for Bhutanese (in
Texas) and Tibetan (in Tibet) refugees and taught kids basic math and
english. Current volunteer at the Detroit Mercy School for women also
teaching math - helped 3 individuals attain their GEDs.
. Interests: Part time acting/theater student, waitress, avid fan of sci-
fi and action movies, esoteric history, art galleries, world travel,
stock picking and Big Ten football.
. Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen
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