Robin Park

Director of Finance at Asian American Association

Robin Park is a student at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a B.A. in Economics.1 He currently serves as the Director of Finance at the Asian American Association, a role he has held since December 2015.1

Education and Career Goals

Robin is in his third year at UC Berkeley, having switched his major from Nutritional Sciences to Economics during his second year.1 This change was motivated by his desire to help improve developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia. His interest in this area was sparked by a mission trip to Cambodia and Thailand, where he observed challenges related to infrastructure, financial knowledge, and government support.1

Professional Experience

As Director of Finance at the Asian American Association, Robin's responsibilities include:

Managing a club of 85 people with a $9,000 budget
Creating financial reports, including mid-year reports, annual budget reports, and event budgets
Projecting profits and managing revenue for fundraising events
Collaborating with executive members to plan major events1

In addition to his role at the Asian American Association, Robin has experience as:

A Security Monitor at UC Berkeley (since July 2014)
A self-employed Private Caterer (September 2010 - January 2015)
A Math Tutor at Mathnasium (October 2010 - June 2014)1

Skills and Interests

Robin is particularly interested in public finance and fixed-income investments, though he remains open to other finance-related careers that align with his goal of improving developing countries.1 He is actively seeking opportunities to gain professional experience in the finance field.