Management High School
Resume:
DAVID KIM
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
646-***-**** *****.***.****@********.****.***
EDUCATION
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Los Angeles, CA
M.B.A., Entrepreneurship / Finance June 2009
Edward V. Sedgwick III Memorial Award for best thesis: “Who’s Afraid of Robert Parker? Predicting Quality Ratings and Prices
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of California Wines” (data analysis conducted using Stata)
Sample of courses: Green Energy Entrepreneurship, Research in Marketing Management (Ph.D. course), Special Topics in
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Advanced Accounting (M&A, derivatives, etc), Corporate Valuation, Corporate Finance
Extra- Curricular: Entrepreneur Association; Riordan Scholars Program, mentoring college bound high school students; Writer for
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the Anderson Exchange, weekly school newsletter
Study Abroad: HEC Paris, Entrepreneurship and Finance; September 2008 – December 2008.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Berkeley, CA
B.S. Business Administration, B.A. English Literature May 2004
Regent’s Scholarship - outstanding academic record and personal achievement
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Alumni Leadership Scholarship - demonstration of leadership in school, extracurricular and community activities
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Founded the Delta Omega chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, National Honor Fraternity
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EXPERIENCE
MOMENTUM BIOSCIENCES (Private Investment & Advisory Group) Los Angeles, CA
Summer Associate for a Portfolio Company (Early Stage Start-Up) June 2008 – August 2008
Researched the current and potential market of applications for inherently conducting polymers including thin film solar cells,
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electroluminescence (OLEDs and low power light), anti-static and anti-corrosion coating, and hydrogen storage
Analyzed the cost structure of polymer synthesis and gauge the cost advantage of producing polymers with processes under IP
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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP New York, NY
Senior Associate June 2005 – July 2007
Conducted valuations of foreign exchange and derivative securities using Black-Scholes for hedge funds and banking institutions
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to ensure clients remained compliant with SEC reporting standards
Performed validations for fair value balance sheet models of pass-through securities and corresponding insurance wraps for a
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leading mortgage lending institution to meet federal legislative actions
Designed a framework of operational processes and controls strategy for a $10 billion hedge fund, resulting in a more robust
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system of risk assessment that evaluated governance, policies and procedures, and limit monitoring
Quantified legal and regulatory risk and designed a rating structure for a top pharmaceutical firm, which was used by executive
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management to prioritize internal audit procedures and alert the Board of Directors of any possible internal or regulatory issues
Developed monthly compliance reports and prepared Broker-Dealer Training Manuals, collaborating with C-level executives to
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augment a foreign bank’s procedures in response to action from the Office of the Comptroller of Currency and the Federal
Reserve, allowing the bank to continue operations
Partnered with the Chief Operating Officer at a leading private bank to develop a Global Risk Framework, quantifying the bank’s
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on-shore and off-shore risks, leading to expansions of 12 regional offices overseas
Defined the strategy and data requirements for economic and regulatory capital calculations, ultimately lowering a large financial
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institution’s cost of capital
BEAR, STEARNS & CO., INC. Los Angeles, CA
Junior Analyst June 2004 – May 2005
Administered the day to day maintenance of $350 million of assets under management by researching and analyzing companies’
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financial statements to adjust portfolio allocations, evaluating company actions such as insider trading, regulatory filings, and
changes to financial metrics
Conducted fundamental and technical analyses of the economy and the markets to develop investment strategies and ideas,
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tracking economic drivers such as energy prices, interest rates, legislation, and legal proceedings
Developed an innovative Excel database of retirement accounts that calculated mandatory distribution amounts and a time table
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for distributions, improving operational efficiency
ADDITIONAL
Fluent in Korean
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Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do; Play golf and tennis recreationally.
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Enjoy leisure reading (recently East of Eden, Seven Ages of Paris, The Legacy of Ashes, Uncharitable)
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