MEDO A. ABDEL-LATIF
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EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Connecticut, CT
Bachelor of Science in Business; Major: Finance Major GPA: 3.70/4.00
Minor: Political Science International Relations Minor GPA: 4.00/4.00 May 2013
Certificate in Professional Sales May 2013
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Student Managed Fund, University of Connecticut
Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Portfolio Manager
Manage and examine the UConn Foundation Fund (Excess of $1,000,000)
Collaborate with 9 other managers to identify investment candidates
Analyze metrics such as free cash flow yield, return on capital, and debt/free cash flow to maximize gains
Strategize the methods of security selection, growth investing, value investing, and asset allocation
Wall St. Valuation Case Competition New York, NY
September 2012 Present
Valuation Analyst
Utilize analytical skills to value investments and identify strategic alternatives for investments
Analyze financial institutions in distress and pinpoint the fulcrum securities
Develop recommendations to restructure and improve financial and operating position
Provide industry analysis and determine competitive advantages
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ernst & Young Cairo, Egypt
May 2009 August 2009
Assurance Services Intern
Assisted team members in fraud/dispute investigations
Organized financial data and other documents to identify embezzlement and securities fraud
Shadowed partners to meetings to discuss associated risks and solutions
Al Aqariya Real Estate & Development Cairo, Egypt
Translator & Lead Administrative Specialist January 2009 - May 2009
Accompanied executives to meetings to discuss mergers and acquisitions
Translated various documents from English to Arabic and vice versa to facilitate partnerships between international
businesses
Escorted executives to/from airports to enhance cross-cultural relations
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
School of Business Career Center, University of Connecticut Connecticut, CT
February 2011 Present
Administrative Specialist
Manage and systemize interview procedures between professionals and students
Solve database concerns; Approve job postings and verify employers in the database
Assist employers in on-campus recruiting by managing the interviewing process
Modern Language Department, University of Connecticut Connecticut, CT
Teaching Assistant January 2011 - November 2011
Instructed Arabic composition and Literature to Political Science students
Took charge of writing assignments and supplementary material
Improved personal Arabic language and communication skills
Center for Students with Disabilities, University of Connecticut Connecticut, CT
October 2010 December 2011
Note-Taker
Assisted those who are not able to attend lectures and discussions on regular basis
Took and delivered notes that are vital for full comprehension of the discussed material
SKILLS/INTERESTS
Computer: Proficient in all Microsoft applications with a high concentration in Access and Excel
Language: Fluent in Arabic
Interests: Travel, Soccer, and Photography