DIANE SHI
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EDUCATION
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA May 2013
Master s Program in Finance
Robert Day Scholar
Relevant Coursework: Asset Pricing & Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting & Communication
GMAT: 760/800
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration-Finance
The 2011-2012 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Relevant Coursework: Investments, Derivatives & Risk Management, Money and Banking, International Finance
GPA: 3.71/4.0, Business related Major GPA: 3.94/4.0
Chartered Financial Analyst Level III Candidate June 2012
Passed National Commodity Futures E xamination November 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pinnacle Technical Resources, Dallas, TX May-August 2012
Finance Intern
Researched the corporate account receivable aging history to keep track of payments and estimate future cash flows
Utilized SQL and Dynamics to prepare weekly invoice reports and periodic internal audits
Communicated and negotiated with clients to manage cash flow efficiency and eliminate discrepancies
Shanghai Securities Corporation, Shanghai, China June-July 2010
Finance I tern
n
Advised and instructed approximately 50 clients in opening and organizing accounts
Systemized data and files of clients and wrote short reports about ongoing issues of current stock markets
Analyzed around 300 clients legal documents to assure their credibility and risk taking level
Shelter Insurance Externship, Columbia, MO March 2011
Extern with Senior Equity Portfolio Manager
Reviewed Shelter investment portfolio of $4 billion and analyzed its different asset classes
Researched and evaluated investments in F5 Networks, Citigroup, Avon, and Riverbed for potential stock pitches
Used Bloomberg terminal and contacted JP Morgan analysts to capture the updated trend of stock markets
Center for Applied Statistics and Evaluation, Truman State University August 2011-May 2012
Student Consultant
Designed surveys and proposed data collection methods using latest statistical approaches
Organized five focus groups and managed individual projects for Health Science Department and Child Care Center
Exploited statistical tests to identify key factors of projects and presented optimal plans to clients
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Bulldog Student Investment Fund, Truman State University August 2011-May 2012
Founding M ember, V Pice resident of Investment S
trategy
Set up Truman State University s Student Investment Fund of $30,000 and fundamental procedures for investments
Led Investment Strategy Committee on projects such as investment thesis and portfolio management
Initiated the fund s Stock Proposal Procedures and determined specific stock pitches
Phi Beta Lambda, Truman State University August 2011-May 2012
Vice President, Chair of Professional Development Committee
Supported the President with promotion, development, and general operation of the organization
Invited guest speakers from businesses such as Bank Midwest and Edward Jones for professional presentations
Prepared Local Chapter Annual Business Report and set up Resume Clinic and Intern Panel
SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Languages: Chinese and English
Technical: Bloomberg terminal, Minitab, SPSS, Shazam programming, SQL programming, Excel & Pivot table
Awards: 2011 National Phi Beta Lambda Leadership Conference: 3rd place in Financial Analysis & Decision Making
Missouri Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference 1st place in Financial Concepts, 3rd place in Financial Analysis
& Decision Making, 1st place in Small Business Plan
Interests: Investments, horse riding, golf, ballet dance, Irish dance, traveling