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Rodrigo Ramirez

@rodrigoramirez

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Data-driven finance analyst focused on equity research, valuation modeling, and measurable decision impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an entry-level finance or analytics role where I can apply valuation and quantitative modeling to drive better decisions, learn from strong teams, and turn data into measurable business impact.

I’m a finance student who blends equity research thinking with practical analytics. In my recent Academic Equity Research Analyst role, I built quantitative pricing analysis and stress-tested 20+ financial metrics to uncover risk exposures and support data-backed investment recommendations.

I’m especially motivated by work where models lead to clearer decisions. Using Excel comparables modeling and variance analysis, I benchmarked valuation multiples and identified key EBITDA margin drivers—improving decision accuracy by 60%.

I also enjoy pairing analytical rigor with real-world execution. In operations and customer-facing roles, I improved accuracy and readiness through inventory reconciliation and service request tracking, and I managed high-volume workflows while maintaining strong data quality.

Leadership is a core part of how I operate. I’ve led club finance efforts as finance executive chair and finance chair—building budgets, managing ledgers, and fundraising—while earning recognition for safety and service leadership as a lifeguard and coach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Facilities Operations

Current

USC Annenberg School of Communications

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Managed faculty mailroom operations by tracking 70+ weekly packages and improving tracking accuracy by 80%. Coordinated daily close-out and readiness for 35 classrooms and handled 50+ service requests daily to ensure 100% on-time availability.

Facilities Operations Administrative Support Process Improvement Scheduling

Restaurant Server

Han Korean BBQ

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Managed real-time floor operations for up to 20 tables during peak periods, increasing tips and sales by 30%. Oversaw 150+ customer orders daily through the POS system while maintaining 100% data accuracy.

Order Management Customer Service Peak Period Coordination

Mentorship Program Mentee

Kaiser Permanente

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 (2 months)

Reviewed projected budgets and P&L statements with the FP&A team, performing QA on financial data to validate accuracy, support pricing decisions, and enhance forecasting. Identified cost-saving opportunities up to 4% across $30M+ through cost validation and reconciliations, and analyzed AR aging reports to improve working capital efficiency.

FP&A Forecasting Reconciliations Working Capital

Lifeguard and Coach

City of Burbank Parks and Recreation

Mar 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Earned the Platinum Whistle Award (top 15%) for leadership, safety, and service while maintaining and filing 200+ safety reports to improve retrieval efficiency by 80%. Authored 60+ incident reports to support compliance and reduce legal risk through accurate documentation.

Safety Operations Incident Reports & Compliance Lifeguarding Risk reduction Leadership Coaching

Academic Equity Research Analyst

Pasadena City College

Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Built quantitative pricing analysis across 5 companies by stress-testing 20+ financial metrics to surface risk exposures and deliver data-backed investment recommendations, improving decision accuracy by 60%. Conducted Excel comparables modeling and variance analysis on EBITDA margins, identifying 15% fluctuations tied to profitability drivers.

Excel Financial Modeling Comparables EBITDA Quantitative Analysis Investment Recommendations Financial Metrics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration (Business Analytics Emphasis)

Grade: 3.7 GPA

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Microeconomics; Advanced Finance; Data Science & Statistics; Financial Accounting.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at USC Marshall School of Business with a Business Analytics emphasis. Expected graduation is May 2027.