1. Vincent J. Soo
EDUCATION
Masters of Economics, University of New South Wales 2015
Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales 2012 – 2014
 WAM: 78.042 (Distinction)
 Double major in Financial Economics/Finance
 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence with 8 High Distinctions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Tutor—90+ Education Centre 2012 – Present
 Designed a ‘quick-fix’ program which saw 91% of students improve over a four-week period
 Streamlined operations in payroll, HR and administration, reducing expenses by 12%
 Maximised market share and accurately forecasted revenue with SWOT and regression analysis
 Reduced client turnover by 28% by spearheading an EGM campaign to counter revenue decline
 Improved customer retention by a Code of Conduct, office upgrade and money-back guarantee
Crew Trainer—McDonald’s 2011 – 2012
 Employee of the Month with record sales of $50,000 on NYE
 Mentored and trained six new team members to uphold seamless service
 Headhunted by 90+ Education Centre following a personal recommendation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Co-Founder—Save the Children UNSW & UNSW Vinnies Society 2013 – Present
 Recruited 1,200 members and raised $1,500 during O-Week 2014
 Organised and hosted a combined-society sausage sizzle which raised $1,000
Active Volunteer—UNSW Social Soccer Society 2012 – Present
 Promoted awareness and increased exposure by ‘lecture-bashing’, recruiting 630 members
 Encouraged female participation by organising a fundraiser ($450) for breast cancer awareness
Active Volunteer—Strathfield Council Bushcare Program 2013 – Present
 Youngest contributor as the team delivered 400 hours and $10,000 worth of work
 Participated heavily on National Tree Day, leading 300 volunteers to plant 4,000 flora
SKILLS
Programming: EViews, STATA, MATLAB, Excel Analysis ToolPak
Awards: Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, RG146 Compliance, BAT 580 (Top 19%)
0435 412 440 • vincentsoo94@gmail.com • http://au.linkedin.com/in/vjsoo/