Yuhua Zhang
*** ******* ***, *** *, Albany, NY, *2210
acrvv3@r.postjobfree.com
JOB INTENSION
Entry Level Job in Consulting; Research; Financial or Business Analysis EDUCATION
May 2015 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
• Master of Science in Economics Major GPA: 4.0; Overall GPA: 3.83
• Concentration in Econometrics
• Relevant Course Work:
Econometric Analysis, Forecasting, Risk Assessment and Management, Financial Decision Making, Financial Management, Investment, Banking and Money Markets, Insurance, Accounting, Advanced Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, etc.
June 2013 Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai
• Bachelor of Economics Major GPA: 4.0; Overall GPA: 3.4
• Concentration in International Trade
RELEVANT INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
6/2015 - present Empire State Development, NYS Department of Economic Development Project Research Analyst
• Performed Cost-Benefit Analysis to appraise Government Grant for Corporation Development Projects in New York State and for NYS Consolidated Funding Applications.
• Optimized and updated the Cost-Benefit Analysis Model.
• Researched on small business economic conditions and program best practices.
• Prepared project Typical and Excelsior Grant appraisement memo for project managers. 1/2015 - present Global Economic Intersection ( econintersect.com) Journalistic Writer (web based)
• Wrote posts about economic/financial news, opinions and analysis published on GEI website. 5/2014 - 9/2014 China Life Insurance Co., Ltd, Shanghai Branch Business Analyst
• Designed insurance products for enterprises' Life Insurance Projects .
• Developed and maintained client relations and supported business negotiation for insurance policy renewal. 6/2012 - 9/2012 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Shanghai Branch
Intergrated business Assistant
• Supported in advising clients' deposit and investment projects.
• Audited and managed checks and related financial documents. CERTIFICATES
• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 by SAS Institute
• Level 2 VB Programming Certificate
• Certificate of Data Science Specialization about R Programming by Johns Hopkins University on Coursera
• Certificate of Completion in Ultimate Excel VBA Course by Udemy
• Candidate for Chartered Financial Analyst
OTHER SKILLS AND HONORS
• Excellent Interpersonal and Writing Skills
• Good Command in Microsoft Office Softwares
• Ability to work in teams
• Outstanding planner and quick learner
• Awarded Competitive Merit Scholarship TAMU, 2013 - 2015
• Awarded Competitive Merit Scholarship Shanghai Ocean University, 2009 - 2013