Derek Wang
**** ******** ****** • Washington, D.C. 20007 • 714-***-**** • *****@**********.***
EDUCATION
Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business, Washington, DC Expected Graduation Date: May 2015
Candidate for B.B.A with concentrations in Finance and Operations and Information Management
Current GPA: 3.5
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, International Asian Studies Programme, Hong Kong Fall Semester 2013
Troy High School, Fullerton, CA Graduated May 2011
National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction
EXPERIENCE
The TCW Group, Los Angeles, CA May - August 2014
Investment management firm owned by The Carlyle Group with $141.6 billion AUM
Private Equity Summer Analyst – Alternative Products Division
TCW Craton: Private equity arm of TCW’s Alternatives platform with $250 million AUM
Identified potential investments in the technology and sustainability industries screening for revenue, growth
and potential exit criteria
Conducted review of a software-defined storage company investment opportunity including participating in an ex ecutive
management presentation and developing a financial model and screening memo for the firm’s investment committee
Updated portfolio company reports analyzing financial performance and key performance indicators such as customer
acquisition cost and customer life time value
Performed analysis of virtual storage industry researching trends, key participants, recent transactions and valuation
Assisted with revision of fund marketing materials and presentations to limited partners
The Seaport Group, Los Angeles, CA June - August 2013
Investment bank providing financial advisory services to distressed companies, creditors and institutional investors
Summer Analyst – Special Situations and Restructuring Group
Analyzed market economics and performed industry overvie ws for client presentations and pitch books
Drafted information memoranda, offering documentation and institutional investor presentations
Assisted with due diligence in connection with a $745 million financing for a construction equipment rental company
Implemented new contact database to efficiently generate business leads and manage deal originations
McDonough School of Business Technology Center, Washington, DC
Senior Technology Specialist – 12 to 15 hours a week September 2011 - Present
Provide professional support to over 3,000 business school students and faculty members for urgent and time sensitive matters
Diagnose and troubleshoot technological issues on personal computers and classroom equipment
Audio/Visual Team Member December 2012 - Present
Assist in A/V system implementation for classrooms, conference facilities and events
Maintain classroom technology integrity to ensure operational efficiencies
Golden Star Technology, Cerritos, CA Summer 2011, 2012
Consulting firm focused on providing IT solutions and services to enterprise corporations and public institutions
Service Technician and Solutions Intern
Performed computer diagnostics, deployed desktops and laptops to customer sites, and provided onsite support
Conducted site walks including A/V setups for classrooms and wireless signal heat map analysis
ACTIVITIES
September 2011 – May 2013
Trebizond Investments, LLC, Washington, DC
Student-run investment fund with $50,000 AUM, focused on value-oriented, short-term equity investments
May 2012 – May 2013
IT Industry Senior Associate
Led industry meetings and discussed news, trends, and investment ideas
Examined mid to large-cap stocks with attractive P/E ratios and consistent dividend yields
Investment positions approved by the fund’s committee include:
ARM Holdings (ARMH) – IRR: 65.05% 3D Systems (DDD) – IRR: 89.91%
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Bloomberg Terminal Proficient; Credit Suisse HOLT Certified
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Languages: Proficient in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
Interests: Golf (Handicap: 8), Traveling (Eastern and Western Europe, South America, and Asia), Piano (Guild Awards), and Investing