Steven Chen
***********@*****.***
*** ******* *****, *** *********, CA, 94132
OBJECTIVE
To seek a challenging and rewarding job in the financial industry.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University
B.A. in Corporate Finance
August 2009
EXPERIENCE
Paradigm Tax Group
9/2009-Present
Paralegal San
Francisco, CA
-Assisted managing consultant in analyzing client tax bills using Excel to
formulate a tax budget projection for 2010.
-Responsible for file and database management, maintaining and updating
client files.
-Collaborated with consultants and associates in analyzing properties and
determining whether to file reduced tax deduction appeals.
-Completed over 100 lower property valuation appeals for clients before the
deadline.
-Worked with various county assessors offices in acquiring real estate data
for analysis of properties.
YSO Capital Management
7/2009-8/2009
Research Analyst Intern
Burlingame, CA
-Awarded "Highest Honor Award" for Aetna research project which included:
company background, trends, risks, variables, financial statements, and
recommendations.
-Analyzed financial markets and developed skills of asset valuation.
-Participated in group project, connecting financial concepts and
strategies, relating it to current market conditions.
-Group presentation of case studies.
Union Bank of California
9/2007-5/2008
Customer Service Representative/Teller
Burlingame, CA
-Won teller referral contest in February for most referrals in a month in
the bay area region.
-Assisted customers with their banking needs and referred financial
products and services.
-Provided leads to financial service officers in adding customer base to
company by achieving referral goals: opening CD's, new
accounts(debit/credit card, savings) and investments(money market)
Old Navy 3/2006-
12/2006
Sales Associate
San Francisco, CA
-Provided courteous, helpful customer service throughout the store,
including the sales floor, fitting room, and cash wrap. Contributed to a
positive work environment.
-Communicated information to customers about the quality, value and style
of Old Navy products, such as fit, fabric, price and shrinkage.
-Promoted the Old Navy card to every customer, informing them of the
benefits.
SKILLS
-Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
-Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing Chinese (Mandarin).
-Toastmasters Club training in public speaking.
INTERESTS
Following the financial market. Avid NBA fan. Playing basketball, tennis,
and golf. Huge jazz fan and enjoy playing sax and bass.