Illinois Institute of Technology

IIT Stuart School of Business

Noble Street Charter Schools

Data Science -  Investment Research -  Credit Analyst -  Data Analytics -  Forbes Fellow -  Obama Foundation Peer Advisor

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Data Integration Analyst

This September, The 2018 Forbes Under 30 Summit In Boston, convened more than 7,000 young entrepreneurs, visionaries and disruptors. The Under 30 Summit is a can’t-miss event, creating immersive experiences for the world’s top community of young leaders and entrepreneurs. The event featured more than 200 world-class speakers – including investors, celebrities, musicians, sports stars, cultural icons, world-renowned chefs and political and business leaders.

Forbes

Forbes Fellow

Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convened global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Through CGI University, CGI America, CGI International, and its flagship Annual Meeting, CGI brought together more than 200 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel laureates, and hundreds of leading corporate CEOs, Presidents of foundations, Executive Directors of the most effective NGOs, and major philanthropists to commit to taking action against these challenges. From 2005-2016, CGI members have made more than 3,600 Commitments to Action, which are improving the lives of over 435 million people in 180 countries.

Clinton Global Initiative

Scholar

- Performed financial statement analysis and mapped capital structure on a private global automotive company which had LTM revenue of ~$1 Billion, EBITDA of $125 Million, and $740 Million in debt
-  Produced valuation analysis utilizing a variety of methods including DCF as well as comparable company analysis
-  Forecasted security recoveries under various scenarios using a waterfall analysis and fair spread model. Downside case stressed a
multitude of variables including revenues, profitability, super-senior debt levels and duration of bankruptcy proceedings
-  Presented analysis and an investment recommendation of “Buy” near then market trading levels to the partners based on positive
company characteristics such as a stable aftermarket sector, favorable industry trends in global car production volumes in addition
to expected a positive FCF of $2.2 Million in a downside distressed scenario

CFI Partners ("CFIP")

Credit Analyst

2018 ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL SCHOLARS
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The 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival Scholars, a diverse group of 300 leaders from all over the United States and 30 different countries selected for their work, accomplishments, and ability to transform ideas into action.

The Aspen Institute

- Recruited, designed, and executed large one-day training focused on inspiring and equipping 500 young people to create change in their communities in Chicago.

Obama Foundation

Peer Advisor

- Developed a new concept in urban mobility by using ThyssenKrupp's new ACCEL Technology (accelerated moving walkways) by designing a connection between Navy Pier to the Magnificent Mile using a 0.65 Mile elevated walkway going east on Grand Avenue
- Identify the accessibility problem that Navy Pier faces and developed our solution that would increase total visits by 5 Million annually
- Pitched final project to the ThyssenKrupp North America Board of Directors  with the potential option of having our idea being presented to the city of Chicago

thyssenkrupp

Inter-Professional Project-Team Leader

- Manage over $200,000 monthly accounts payables and receivables
- Transitioned over 180,000 paper vendor invoices to the company’s database for effective and efficient documentation
- Verify compliance with financial policies and procedures for 17 Noble Network Charter High Schools

Noble Network of Charter Schools

Finance and Accounting Intern

- Co-Founded a scholarship for incoming and current students at Illinois Tech who demonstrate financial need but do not qualify for federal aid or student loans
- Led the fundraised of $20,000 for the Fall 2016 by drafting emails and reaching out to potential donors resulting in 16 scholarships been awarded so far
- Presented to 3,000 undergraduate students at my university through class room presentation and a whole semester campaign to persuade for scholarship support

A student-led initiative to financially support undocumented students at Illinois Institute of Technology(IIT) who demonstrate financial need but do not qualify for federal aid.

Undocumented Students and Allies(USA) at IIT intend to raise funds to create a student endowment for current/prospective undocumented immigrants at Illinois Institute of Technology. The United Minds Inspiring Innovation (UMII) fund will benefit students who demonstrate financial need, seek their first degree (current, incoming & transfer). display academic merit through a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale, and exhibit leadership potential and a strong desire to pay it forward. The scholarship will be awarded to one or more students each year, and will be available to full-time, undergraduate students seeking their first degree who are ineligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Univision Chicago Video:
<a href="https://drive.google.com/a/hawk.iit.edu/file/d/0Byk5Hts6hlN4eHo0anJfbXVORFk/view">https://drive.google.com/a/hawk.iit.edu/file/d/0Byk5Hts6hlN4eHo0anJfbXVORFk/view</a>

UMII Scholars Fund Facebook Page:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMIIFUND/?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/UMIIFUND/?fref=ts</a>

Landing page for Donations:
<a href="https://alumni.iit.edu/umii-scholarship">https://alumni.iit.edu/umii-scholarship</a>

Co-Founder & Fund Raising Chair for The United Minds Inspiring Innovation(UMII) Scholarship

- Promoted weekly outreach efforts to 2 southwest side neighborhoods to inform voters on election and reelection cycle, reaching 50+ potential voters per day via one-on-one discussions and meetings.
- Analyzed geographical information system (GIS) data to strategically plan effective voter coverage routes, providing efficient & high impact canvassing for last 3 months of mayoral election race.
- Facilitated 2 town hall meetings with 300+ attendees for presentations and Q&A, highlighting election platform and strategies to improve Chicago’s education system, issues with violence, and youth employment.
- Conducted 200+ phone calls/day to potential voters and donors across entire city footprint, promoting support for Commissioner Garcia’s approval ratings and addressing any questions about his campaign.

City of Chicago

Campaign Inter for Jesus "Chuy" Garcia

- Revamped the senator’s social media strategy resulting in a 20% increase in the Senator’s popularity (200+ likes across Facebook and Twitter)
- Utilized geographical information systems (GIS) to conduct outreach efforts within 11th district, focusing on delivering 5,000 summer informational packages to senior community members
- Scripted 8 press releases per month and collaborated with two Cicero media outlets on behalf of the Senator
- Accompanied Senator during daily meetings for surrounding community/state wide initiatives

Oscar Cazalez