Zhong Jin

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Ames, Iowa ***10

kue4zp@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 1-515-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

• Strong background in quantitative and statistical analysis (Limited dependent variable models, time series models, and panel data models).

• Modeling experience includes regression analysis, discrete choice, multivariate analysis, maximum likelihood, input-output structural modeling, and experimental design.

• Experience presenting quantitative results to non-technical audiences

Work Experience

• Fiscal & Policy Analyst, Tax Research and Program Analysis, the Iowa Department of Revenue, 07/2007 - Present

o Forecast macroeconomic indicators and industry trends (such as GDP, personal income, and employment) using time series models (BVAR, VAR, ARMA, and BARMA). My forecasts are used by the state government to predict revenues and make annual budgets.

o Lead evaluation studies of effectiveness of tax incentives. Our evaluation reports contributed to significant changes in legislation on Iowa business tax credits.

o Identify and estimate impacts of fiscal policies on state economy and urban communities. My estimates provided quantitative evidences for decision makers to formulate state economic policies.

• Graduate Instructor, Department of Economics, The University of Mississippi, 08/2002 – 06/2007

o Taught business statistics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics

• Risk Analyst and Underwriter, Huatai Property and Casualty Insurance Company, China, 07/1999-07/2002

o Developed marketing strategies (clustering and decision tree), underwriting guidelines, and procedures.

o Conducted risk analysis (Auto loan credit insurance and general commercial property insurance).

o Maintained and validated the analytical models in rating methodology.

Education

• Ph.D., (Economics with specialization in Econometrics), The University of Mississippi, 2009

• Master. (Economics with specialization in Econometrics), The University of Mississippi, 2004

• B.A. (Economics), Zhejiang University, China, 1999

Computer and Language Skills

• Statistical Packages: SAS, SPSS, REMI and Matlab

• Office Software and others: ArcGIS, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

• Proficient English and Chinese (Mandarin)

Certification

• SAS training in Advanced Querying Using SAS Enterprise Guide

• SAS training in SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials

• Passed Preliminary Actuarial Exams of Course 1(Exam P) and Course 2 (Exam FM)

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