Experience
See what I have been up to!
WrenSports | China
Remote Social Media Intern September 2015 - December 2015
- Launched and managed social media campaigns for bicycle parts startup: under direct CEO mentorship
- Executed social media strategies through the platforms Hoot Suite and Buffer to grow and strengthen brand
- Successfully overcame censorship in China and managed/updated blocked social media sites: Twitter/Instagram
American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai | China
Small Medium Enterprises Intern September 2015 - December 2015
- Supported planning, development and implementation of online/offline projects; administered database resource
- Established contact with American audience and businessmen in China to promote AmCham Webinar Series
- Championed and grew webinar series. Grew American audience by 30% and AmCham speakers by 70%
INPAC Wealth Solutions Hawaii | Hawaii
Project Management Internship December 2014 - August 2015
- Developed expertise in customer service, collecting and distilling data, and executing business strategies
- Planned, implemented and execution of 3 multi-million dollar projects in banking, education & credit union industries
- Supported acquisition deal of major Hawaii credit union to transition and advise 1,800 + new clients
INPAC Wealth Solutions Hawaii | Hawaii
Financial Planning Internship June 2014 - December 2014
- Created client financial plans and recommended investments to match risk tolerance goals with NaviPlan software
- Worked on case studies focused on applying various types of financial vehicles to increase client’s savings
- Utilized entrepreneurial thought process to support strategic management vision
United States Telecom Association Americas Broadband | Washington D.C.
Government Affairs Internship July 2014 - August 2014
- Accompanied lobbyists to Capitol Hill and educated about role in government and business
- Participated in conference meetings and calls with member companies such as Verizon and AT&T
- Analyzed and summarized comments on Communications Act Update from over 50 companies
United States Telecom Association Americas Broadband | Washington D.C.
Law and Policy Internship June 2014 - July 2014
- Conducted quantitative/qualitative research on issues ranging from industry analysis to next generation infrastructures
- Composed legal summary memos on actions conducted at events on capitol hill to support attorneys with policies
- Drafted 10pg macroeconomic analysis report on scope of cyber security and threats to telecommunication firms
Oceanic Time Warner Cable | Hawaii
Digital Media Internship March 2014 - June 2014
- Increased community awareness of local rewards program
- Attended client meetings with account executives and developed sales skills by working directly with clients
- Researched and compiled demographic, lifestyle and other consumer data through software Scarborough
Competitions
Using what I learned in the classroom, in the real world!
CFA Research Challenge
Advanced to Regional Finals in Seattle
- Global competition which tests the analytic, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills of top university students
- Currently valuing First Hawaiian Bank and will make recommendation to buy, sell or hold stock – report/presentation
- Responsible for analyzing key value drivers (Gov./Milit./Tourism/Real Estate) in Hawaii economy and impact on bank
NU-CUIBE Case Competition
- Led team of four to analyze and develop consulting presentation and placed 2nd in first round of two rounds
- IB Case Competition where students analyze a problem, develop a solution and create a presentation in 24 hours
- Implemented strategic recommendations to reach 450 million consumers and double profits for Unilever in India by 2020
HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Case Competition
- 24 teams from universities around the Asia Pacific compete & are judged by 70 executives & go through 5 rounds
- For each round, students are given an unpublished business case & have 150minutes to create a solution/presentation
- Three-day event giving students the opportunity to network and to demonstrate business knowledge
University of Hawaii Business Plan Competition
- School-wide competition with teams compromised of professors, master’s students and all other majors
- Drafted five-page product market summary, 13-page business plan and gave two 10-minute pitch’s
- Only undergraduate team to make it to the finals out of three rounds and placed 3rd out of 4 teams in the finals
Startup Weekend Shanghai
- Pitched original idea and started up a company in 54 hours while working with international and local peers
- Focused on forming/leading team, drafting business model, garnering customer validation and pitching idea
- Placed third out of 15 competing teams and then entered into worldwide competition, Global Startup Battle
Startup Weekend Honolulu
- Pitched original idea to audience (150) and then to panel of investors. Started up a company in 54 hour
- Focused on forming/leading team, drafting business model, garnering customer validation and pitching idea
- Placed fourth out of 15 competing teams
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