ESTHER KAH YAN LOW
*A Actuarial Science
ID: ****8109
acz2vb@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
In-depth understanding of life insurance policies and processes through work experience at Allianz Life Insurance
Proven strong analytic, problem solving, and presentation skills developed through work experience at Nielsen
Exceptional leadership and communication skills developed through extracurricular activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint, R, Python and DrRacket
Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
ACTUARIAL EXAM PROGRESS
Expected SOA Exam P/1 in July 2017 and FM in August 2017 WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Science Intern
The Nielsen Company (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Performed analysis and prepared a detailed template for the annual industry coverage matrix project using Excel
Drafted monthly quality check reports by extracting data from Spotfire and visualizing them in PowerPoint
Attended trainings and field-visits to obtain better insights of the retail measurement service
Conducted data mining using R and Excel for store-matching and a demarcation project Operational Branch Intern
Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad May 2015 - Jul 2015
Ensured completion of repository transfer and reported to senior executives on incomplete transfer on daily basis
Managed confidential client information (verifying signatures, credit card and medical details)
Updated client records through the Open Product Underwriting System (OPUS) Administrative Assistant
Dass, Jainab & Associates Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Efficiently completed a project of sending out approximately 2700 Demand Notices to various defaulters
Composed Summons and Demand Notices in line with the company’s guidelines
Handled administration tasks and ensured the record of new cases is up-to-date EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - present
Candidate for Bachelor of Honours Mathematics, Co-operative Program Help University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 2014 - Dec 2015
Completed the American Degree Program and transferred twelve courses to UW with a CGPA of 3.82
Awarded the Distinction and Merit award in first and second year of studies respectively EXTRA-CURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Event Coordinator & Secretary
UW Singaporean and Malaysian Association, Canada Jan 2016 - present
Coordinated club events such as Chinese New Year dinner, Amazing Race, BBQ Event, Sauble Beach Trip etc.
Attended weekly meetings to discuss about the progress of each event and present new ideas
Documented and updated details for each event in meeting minutes for references Vice Secretary
HELP University's ADP Student Congress May 2014 - Apr 2015
Organized orientations, mixers and prom for students in the American Degree Program
Communicated with hotel representatives for inquiries (cost, menu, venue and equipment)