Financial Analyst Summer Internship

ANDREW MARTINEZ

Elgin, IL, ***** 708-***-**** ********@***.*** LinkedIn

Objective

2nd year Finance student at the University of Illinois Chicago, expected to graduate in May 2027. Resourceful finance student with sharp analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for solving complex business problems. I am eager to translate my academic knowledge and professional skillset towards an investment banking or [financial analyst] summer internship. Education

University of Illinois Chicago – College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Finance (CFA Track) Expected May 2027

• Minor: Marketing

• GPA: Above 3.0

MTZ General Remodeling LLC Chicago, IL

Project Assistant Manager 07/2019 – 07/2024

• Managed a range of business transactions, including procurement of supplies, labor hour management, and comprehensive budget tracking for expenses ranging from $60,000 to $120,000.

• Assisted in financial planning by estimating costs and optimizing expenses for remodeling projects, estimating and forecasting ROI for client projects.

• Communicated with clients and vendors, translating English to Spanish when necessary and improving negotiation skills.

• Developed leadership and organizational skills by assigning tasks to 5+ employees and overseeing project progress.

• Tracked material inventory and managed supply costs to improve budgeting efficiency.

TJ Maxx Melrose Park, IL

Retail Associate 02/2022 – 12/2022

• Analyzed daily sales transactions and inventory trends, identifying key insights for store performance.

• Processed transactions efficiently, developing strong attention to detail in financial transactions.

• Assisted customers in finding products and improving communication and customer service skills.

• Maintained accurate records of stock levels, gaining experience in inventory management.

Academic Projects 11/2024

Problem/ Solutions Team #3 Presentation

• Applied business communication principles to create finance- and marketing-focused reports, memos, and presentations.

• Collaborated on team projects to develop strategic recommendations, enhancing teamwork and leadership skills.

• Strengthened professional writing and speaking skills through data-driven assignments tailored to business audiences.

Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• Bilingual: Advanced Spanish (spoken and written).

• Financial Analysis: Skilled in cost assessment and budgeting.

• Excel: Proficient in VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and basic macros.

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