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University of Utah — David Eccles School of Business
Expected May 2029B.S. Finance with emphasis in Real Estate · Salt Lake City, UT
- Clubs & Activities: Wealth Management & Investing Club, Real Estate Club, Finance Club
- Pursuing: FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam
Palos Verdes High School
Graduated June 2025- ASB President, Alternative Investment Club President, Varsity Golf Captain
Experience
Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club
September 2022 – August 2025Lifeguard · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
- Oversaw safety for 300+ daily guests across a 3-year tenure, maintaining a 100% incident-free record through proactive risk assessment
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and daily operations, improving onboarding efficiency and team performance
- Conducted daily chemical readings and facility inspections to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations
- Held Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and AED credentials throughout employment
Competitions & Projects
Utah Real Estate Competition (UREC)
January – March 2026ARTRUTX Development Group — Team Member · University of Utah
- Developed “Foothill Landing,” a 112,000 SF, $70.2M community and wellness center proposed for the University of Utah’s upper campus as part of a 4-person statewide team
- Built a full development pro forma: capital structure, operating budget, and revenue projections from retail and wellness tenants
- Conducted primary market research surveying 65 students; 89% confirmed demand, 91% indicated they would use the facility
- Presented to a panel of 18 real estate industry professionals at the David Eccles School of Business
Generative AI Hackathon
March 2026AI Solution for Intermountain Health — Team Member · University of Utah
- Designed and prototyped an AI-powered ordering and event support system for Intermountain Children’s Community Health in 6 hours, replacing a manual Microsoft Forms and email workflow
- Built automated request intake with NLP-driven routing and real-time dashboards for fulfillment tracking and staffing coordination
- Conducted geographic equity analysis using Area Deprivation Index (ADI) data; presented scalable proof-of-concept to industry judges
Information Systems Data Analytics Challenge
Fall 2025Third place finisher · University of Utah
- Analyzed sales, weather, and foot-traffic data using Excel (pivot tables, statistical functions, trendlines, predictive modeling)
- Delivered descriptive and predictive insights on university coffee cart sales and campus activity patterns
Leadership & Activities
Associated Student Body — Palos Verdes High School
August 2024 – June 2025President
- Elected president of a 53-member student government; served as primary liaison between students and school administration
- Organized school-wide events and implemented initiatives to improve campus culture and student engagement
Alternative Investments Club — Palos Verdes High School
August 2022 – June 2025President (Senior Year) + Member (3 years)
- Led weekly meetings, brought in guest speakers, and facilitated discussions on investment strategy and emerging markets
- Grew personal investment portfolio 75% over 6 years through active management of equities, ETFs, and alternative assets
Varsity Golf Team — Palos Verdes High School
August 2021 – June 2025Captain (Senior Year) · Member (3 years)
- Led team as captain; organized practices, strategized for tournaments, and mentored teammates across Southern California competition
Boy Scouts of America
August 2018 – September 2024Eagle Scout · Senior Patrol Leader
- Attained Eagle Scout rank — highest rank in BSA — September 2024; Senior Patrol Leader leading a troop of 80 scouts
- Eagle Scout Project: collected and delivered 9,000+ used books to Wilson High School in East Los Angeles; coordinated volunteers to furnish and mural a new student library
- 500+ miles hiked, 75+ nights camped across high-adventure backcountry expeditions
Skills & Certifications
Finance
Excel (advanced), DCF, LBO frameworks, pro-forma modeling, comparable analysis, portfolio management
Technology
Python, SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, AI/ML prototyping, NLP-driven system design
Certifications
Building with Claude API, Bloomberg Market Concepts, AI Fluency Framework & Foundations by Anthropic, Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals
In-Progress
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam
Personal Achievements
Interests
Single-handicap golfer, film photographer (@kouz.film), international travel (Croatia, Germany, Italy).