Resume

Ka Yan Chan

Profile

A diligent and responsible worker and an attentive listener with a passion for people and the finance industry.  An adaptable team player armed with exceptional communication / interpersonal skills. Self-studied Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Probability and takes an analytical / creative approach to problem solving. Experienced at writing concise reports and speed-reading with strong command of the English Language. Effective in delivering presentations with visual aids. A shrewd observer and quick learner capable of multitasking.

Education

2010 – Present The ong Kong University of Science and Technology

BBA in Global Business and Double Major in Finance

CGA: A / 3.87 (out of 4.3)

2012    Fall National University of Singapore

Exchange Semester

CGA: __/__ (out of __)

2012    Spring Indiana University- Kelley School of Business

Exchange Semester

CGA: A/ 4.0 (out of 4.0)

2007 – 2010 Yew Chung International School

International General Certificate Secondary Education: 8A*, 1B

2007 Macleans College, New Zealand

Extra-Curricular Activities

2011  –  2012     HKUST Kendo Club, Internal Secretary

·    Coordinated internal matters, such as booking venue, preparing agenda, taking minutes etc.

·    Launched events to promote Kendo within the University community, e.g. competitions, information day, bbq evening, cycling trips, war game trips etc.

Nov.         2010       JUBMC Case Competition- Finalist

·    Represented HKUST in a business case competition sponsored by HSBC.

·    Proposed solutions whereby HSBC could better leverage on Generation Y’s talent as well as its emerging market.

2009     -    2010      Yew Chung International School, Year Book Committee - Chairperson

·    Led the committee to complete a year book at a short notice of 2 months

·    Collaborated with teachers, principles and outside printers

·    Designed layout and decorated pages with Adobe Illustrator

2009     -    2010      Yew Chung International School, Fair-Trade Committee – Vice President

·    Advocated the idea of sustainability and fair-trade to students and parents by holding assembly and providing fair-trade products during Parents Day and staff meetings

·    Introduced the fair-trade counter that is now available in recess, lunch and open-days

2009     -    2010     Model United Nation,  Delegate of Japan from Yew Chung International School

·    Represented Japan at model forum of United Nations in discussing contemporary issues such as the threat of nuclear activity in the Middle East

2009     -    2010     Debate Team, Representative of Yew Chung International School

·    Represented Yew Chung International School in competitions such as the Sing Tao Debate Competition

2007     -    2010     Yew Chung International School, Prefect

·    Enforced school rules

·    Coordinated school events such as morning assembly, Sports Day, Christmas Ball, New Year’s Fashion Competition etc.

·    Acted as translator during Parents Teacher Day

Job Experience

Mar.            2011    HKUST, MBA Office - translator

·    Translated for a group of MBA students from Merck University during sight-seeing in Hong Kong

Jan - Feb    2011    Queensberg Development Ltd – Personal Assistant

·    Wrote and translated letters

·    Handled Filing and data inputting

·    Formatted contract documents

·    Followed up banking matters

Awards and Other Recognitions

·          Member of The International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma

·          HKUST Dean’s List Award, 2010 Fall, 2010 Spring, 2011 Fall

·          HKUST University Scholarships, 2010

·          Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Scholarship, 2011

·          Yew Chung International School- Humanitarian Award, 2010

·          Yew Chung International School- Principle’s Honorable Roll Award, 2010

·          Certificate of Merit in the Solo Verse Speaking: Secondary 5: Girls

·          UNICEF- Certificate of Appreciation

·          Yew Chung International School Top IGCSE Student Award, 2009

·          Yew Chung International School Best Achievement in English, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 and 2005

·          Yew Chung International School Best Achievement in Chinese, 2010 and 2005

·          Yew Chung International School Best Achievement in French, 2009 and 2008

Skills and Interests

Languages: English (Fluent), Cantonese (Native), Putonghua (Fluent), French (Basic)

Computer: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, Pages

Hobbies: Reading, road biking, yoga