Los Angeles Financial Analyst

JULIE CHA

Los Angeles, CA • 424-***-**** • *********@*.****.*** • LinkedIn

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles Cumulative GPA: 3.72 Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, Dec 2024

Relevant Coursework: Investments, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Econometrics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Pricing Strategies, Business Writing

Dean’s Honors List (Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023) Competitions: Finalist – EYP x UCLA Semi-Finalist – BCG x UCLA Chartered Financial Analyst – Passed Level I (CFA Institute - 2025) EXPERIENCE

Project Destined: Remote Mar 2025 – Present

Real Estate Private Equity Intern

• Collaborate in investment competitions to assess 3+ live deals via financial modeling and due diligence

• Develop capital raising strategies for $5M+ transactions, improving feasibility and financing structures

• Conduct comparative market analysis on 20+ properties to evaluate competitive positioning and projected IRRs Stacy Ward Home Management: Los Angeles, CA Jun 2024 – Jan 2025 Business Startup Intern

• Estimated a $15M+ Total Addressable Market (TAM) for the startup, supporting market entry strategy

• Assisted in financial analysis and contributed to a DCF model valuing the startup at $325K+ EY-Parthenon M&A Case Competition: Los Angeles, CA May 2024 – June 2024 Team Leader

• Co-authored a 10-page acquisition proposal for a U.S. outdoor equipment company, using PitchBook and IBIS World to analyze M&A trends and market expansion opportunities

• Identified a high-synergy ($38M+, 2.3% of sales) acquisition target through a 5-year financial analysis and revenue projections, surpassing industry benchmarks Mallangmallang Restaurant: Seoul, South Korea Jan 2023 – Apr 2024 Marketing & Social Media Assistant

• Managed Instagram marketing and offline promotions, including flyer distribution, to increase brand visibility

• Secured the Korean TV show Thirty-Nine as a filming site, driving a 16% YoY increase in customer acquisition Charles E. Young Research Library: Los Angeles, CA Sept 2022 – Mar 2024 Full-Time Student Assistant

• Managed a library data system, identifying and correcting formatting inconsistencies to improve data accuracy

• Created 20+ content ideas through 12+ monthly Zoom meetings with the UCLA Digital Content Team EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

UC Investment Academy: Los Angeles, CA Sept 2023 – Present Academy Member

• Engaged in weekly one-on-one coaching with an investment analyst, including instruction in fundamental research, market analysis, and valuation

Liberty In North Korea: Los Angeles, CA Feb 2022 – Dec 2024 Volunteer

• Provided 1:1 academic tutoring to refugees from North Korea, focusing on English, math, and writing skills SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Coding Languages (R, Python, C++), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Language (Proficient in Korean, Three years of instruction in Chinese)

• Interests & Hobbies: Badminton, Weekly Hikes with My Dad, English Premier League, Biking, Swimming

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