VIAN SHEKHTMAN

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging role in finance/business consulting where I can leverage my experience in both fields, as well as my education in economics and business, to provide strategic guidance and insights to clients and employers. With a long-term goal of transitioning into asset management, I am seeking opportunities to engage in FO/MO or generally buyside positions within top-tier banks and consulting firms.

EDUCATION

Macaulay Honors College @ Hunter College – Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry (Dec 2022)

● 3.71 GPA - Dean’s List (6 semesters)

● Earned minors in Economics and Business

● Relevant coursework includes: Corporate Finance, Micro/Macroeconomics, Accounting, Business and Computer Science CORE COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications – Excel (advanced), CFA Level 1 (Expected May 2024), Securities Industry Essentials, Bloomberg Market Concepts, PowerPoint, Word

Programming Languages – Python (basic)

Communication – English, Russian (fluent), Spanish (intermediate) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Finance Associate (January 2022 – Present) Uprisun Capital

● Develop intricate financial models for energy generation projects, incorporating industry-specific project financing and off- taker credit risk assessments to provide precise project income, tax impact, and expected sale value

● Conduct comprehensive research on IRS guidelines, utility incentives, and energy tariffs to optimize project structures and locations, thus improving project IRR

● Originated and presented $110MM in projects to internal and external financial committees, as well as roof and land lessors

● Efficiently manage the processing, closure, and development of over $40MM in projects through the strategic allocation of capital stack layers between the company and suitable lenders & investors

● Tripled the company’s network of lenders, investors, tax equity groups, and EPC firms during an industry-wide lending slowdown through proactive outreach and warm relationships

● Prepare strategic expansion plans, pipeline overviews, and income statements in collaboration with the executive team Business Consultant (July 2022 – December 2022) Olympe AIO

● Created and implemented a custom legal framework aligned with the company’s objectives

● Managed bookkeeping duties and drafted basic legal documents to ensure company compliance and partner transparency

● Contributed to marketing and product ideation during weekly progress reports Research Assistant (September 2021 – April 2022) Dr. Bragin’s Memory Clinic

● Collected & analyzed patients’ attention, executive function, and memory data through Excel

● Evaluated treatment efficacy and made adjustments as needed

● Co-authored a scientific article on innovative dementia treatments and their impact on patients LEADERSHIP

Lead Organizer (April 2020 – January 2023) Helpers for COVID-19

● Co-created the organization to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19

● Enlisted 200+ volunteers and strategically assigned roles to maximize their contribution

● Coordinated with community leaders and volunteers to distribute essential supplies to over 500 people

● Transitioned the organization’s objective to supporting the homeless population post-COVID-19 peak by coordinating food pantries in public parks and shelters, reaching over 300 people INTERESTS

Basketball, Lacrosse, Free-form Ceramics, Reading (Currently reading Our Mathematical Universe)

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