Business analyst
Resume:
Nishan KC, MS
Houston, TX 77083
***********@****.***
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Finance
University of Houston (UH)-Clearlake (AACSB accredited), Houston, Texas
Graduation: May 2015
Overall GPA: 3.86/4.00
Bachelor of Science in Finance
McNeese State University (AACSB accredited), Lake Charles, LA
Graduation: May 2012
Institutional GPA: 3.65/4.00
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
UH- CLEARLAKE, Houston, Texas
Security Analysis
Studied the role of money and banking system in the economy, the implications for policy by the central monetary authority as well as the role of financial markets and institutions. Studied portfolio management, security selection, risk management, mutual fund selection, efficient market hypothesis and derivative securities.
Structure Financial Statements
Studied how to analyze, interpret and forecast financial statements for credit, investment and internal planning decisions.
Options and Futures
Acquired knowledge on how financial derivatives, including options, futures, forwards, swaps are valued and how they can be used to manage risk by hedging.
Accounting for Administrative Control
Studied the cost concepts and behavior, performance measurement, and analytical uses of accounting data for administrative decisions in merchandising, manufacturing, and service organizations.
Financial Policy
Developed an understanding of the decisions made by financial managers. These decisions are valuation of assets, measuring risk and return, choosing among investment alternatives, financing of operations, capital structure decisions, dividend policy, merger and acquisition decisions, and others.
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Analytical Tools for Business Decision
Studied the application of analytical and qualitative methods for analysis of common business decision problems; multiple regression, forecasting, math programming and optimization (linear programming, network models, integer programming, mixed integer programming, queuing theory); computer simulation and decision analysis. MS EXCEL and other software tools used.
Insurance & Risk Management
Acquired knowledge on Insurance theory and insurance practice, and risk management, including definitions and concepts of health, disability, long-term care and life insurance, risk management functions and strategies with reference to changes in the legal, regulatory, and ethical environment.
Operations Management & Quantitative Methods
Studied design and management of operations and supply chain systems. The topics included were: operations strategy, project management, capacity management, process manufacturing and service, quality control, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, lean manufacturing, demand management, aggregate production planning, inventory management, and materials requirement planning.
Fundamentals of Investing
Acquired understanding on technique of analysis and management of various types of assets; sources of investment and information; common stock, fixed-income securities, and other investment mediums; international investment and portfolio management.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Internship: Project Advisor, May 2015-July 2015
Lohore Khola Hydropower, Dailekh, Nomule, Nepal,
Assisted project manager on project cost analysis & scheduling.
Advised a board member on how to monitor project cost.
Assisted project manger to facilitate project meetings.
Internship: Tax Assistant, January 2013-April 2013, January 2014-April 2014
DN Tax Services, Houston, Texas
Prepare, handle and organize the tax documents for Tax specialist.
Assisted Tax professional to respond to clients with tax related issues.
Assisted Tax specialist to manage and update clients’ database.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Senior Research Paper, Dr. Mishra, McNeese State University (Spring, 2012)
Research Topic: Performance of Mutual Funds.
Studied the performance of mutual funds over last 10-year period.
Studied several index funds and compared their performance with actively managed mutual funds.
Undergraduate Research, Dr. Matuir Rahman, McNeese State University (Spring, 2011)
Research Topic: Price to Pay for Unethical Behavior: The Case of Goldman Sachs.
Studied the impact of fraud charges by SEC on Goldman Sachs & Co.’s stock price by employing event study methodology and regression analysis.
Selected for Undergraduate Scholar Program.
Research Project, Dr. Melissa Williams (Fall 2014), University of Houston-Clear Lake (Fall, 2014)
Performed industry and company analysis of ‘Home Depot Inc.’.
Obtained industry related data using NAICS and SIC code and analyzed the data to understand the characteristics of the industry relevant to the Home Depot Inc.
Analyzed the Home Depot Inc. financial Statements for years 2010,2011 & 2012 respectively.
Graduate Research Paper, Dr. Dale O. Cloninger, University of Houston-Clear Lake (Fall 2014)
Research Topic: The Impact Of Federal Funds Rate on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) & CPI (Consumer Price Index) in The Period of 2000-2014.
Employed regression analysis to compare relationship between Federal Funds rate with GDP and CPI respectively.
SKILLS
Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Table, multi-tab spreadsheet, V-lookup, Subtotal, Macro), Word, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project Manager.
Ability to display high level of initiatives, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented, Ability to solve problem, Team player, Ability to work under least supervision, Strong organizational and time management skills
Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting concept, practices and procedures.
HONORS AND AWARDS
President’s Honor List (spring 2011 / 2012)
Undergraduate Scholar Award (Spring 2011)
Honor List (Fall 2011)
Dean’s List (Fall 2010)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
CFA, CTP, CFP candidate
REFERENCE:
Dr. Banamber Mishra, Professor of Finance, Mcneese State University, Email: *******@*******.***
Dr. Matuir Rahman, MBA Director, McNeese State University, Email: *******@*******.***
Dr. Melissa Williams, Faculty Chair and Associate Professor, Finance, UH-Clearlake. Email: ************@****.***
Dr. Tim Michael, Associate Professor Finance, UH-Clearlake, Email: *******@****.***
Mr. Deepak Uprety, Tax Specialist, DN Tax services, Houston, Texas. Email: **************@*****.***
Mr. Shanta Karki. Board of Director, Lohore Khola Hydropower, Dailekh, Nepal. Ph. No:977-985-***-****
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