1. Kristina Terech
85 Worplesdon Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9RT
07453305248 terech28@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
University of Surrey 2015 – 2018 (expected)
BSc Mathematics (Hons)
Semester 1 results: 2.1 (63%)
Modules studied:
Calculus 1, Algebra 1, Real Analysis 1, Probability and Statistics 1.
Modules I am currently studying:
Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus, Classical Dynamics, Transferable Skills
In our Transferable Skills Module, we are learning how to plan a project, maintain the project, program using VBA and Matlab and delivering our findings in a presentation. We are also writing
essays on our chosen areas.
Current role: Project leader and part of the Matlab programming team.
Newvic Sixth Form College 2012 - 2014
A-levels: (A) Maths, (A) Russian, (B) Chemistry, (C) Physics, (C) Economics
*undertaken under extenuating circumstances
Coopers’ Company and Colborn School 2011 – 2012
AS- Levels: (A) Maths, (A) Russian, (B) Chemistry, (B) Physics, (C) Economics
Dagenham Park School 2008 – 2011
11 GCSE grades A*- B (English Literature and Language: A*A*, Maths: A*, Russian A*), Level 2 BTECs in Graphic Design and Materials – Distinction, Free Standing Maths Qualification - B
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Old Mutual Global Investors June 2015 – September 2015
Rotated around three departments: Spent one week in each of Alternatives and Operations, and then did seven weeks in Strategy. Partook in organising the interns’ annual charity event.
Alternatives: Given the task of preparing as if I was to give a client presentation on the main Alternatives products. To see this in practice, I got to sit in on a client meeting at Coutts. Through this, I
gained a greater understanding into alternatives and what their place is in clients’ portfolios.
Operations: Posted the Multi-Asset account flows in the morning and did part of the reporting cash flows for company’s funds in the afternoon. Got a better understanding of what front office and
back office do.
Strategy: Majority of the summer. Three main projects: investigating and helping compile a report on a competitor company, verifying data and helping calculate most recent fee margin earnings,
and learned how to use Simfund to start creating a company user guide and find data for reports.
Charity: Helping organise annual charity event, raising approximately £14,500 for Leap Confronting Conflict. Responsible for organising donations and projects, marketing and decorations.
KEY SKILLS
 Communication: partaken in debating societies, public speaking workshops and competitions, worked with English Pen for a school year including representing them at an Amnesty
International Conference as a speaker.
 Computing skills: developed knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher and Project), currently learning VBA and Matlab as part of my course,
learning C# via Microsoft Virtual Academy.
 Languages: fluent in Russian, having undertaken it at A-level.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sales Advisor at Warehouse, London, Oxford St. 2014 - 2015
I worked in a fast-fashion retail environment, creating a friendly and helpful atmosphere, and demonstrating knowledge of the products to maximise sales.
 Keeping the store and stock room up to standard.
 Working in a team, making sure I am informative and available to help as much as possible.
 Greeted customers with good manners and enthusiasm.
 Picking up shifts at short notice to assist management.
 Keeping up to date with new products and store promotions, including season sales, magazine promotions, new line launches.
 Supervising changing rooms, and key sections of the store.
 Cashing up and double checking tills at the end of the day.
Waiting Staff at Poliana Catering 2011 - 2014
Working in a busy environment serving food and drink, preparing tables before customers’ arrival and serving meals. Responsible for creating an overall pleasant dining experience for customers.
 Supporting senior catering and waiting staff members by making sure I serve my table, and helping colleagues if they were struggling.
 Being in charge of several tables, making sure they were happy with their service and their food.
 Being alert and competent when the dinner rush starts to smoothly execute service.
 Maintaining a knowledge of the menu, making sure of customers’ dietary requirements.
 Making sure that tables look presentable and clean.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Economics and Finance 2013, 2015 – present
Won the Worshipful Company of International Bankers Economic Essay Competition in 2013. Currently write for the Economics and Finance Society’s Weekly Market Snapshot (Eurozone Section).
Attended networking events with various financial companies, hosted by the university.
Creative projects and courses 2009 – present
Completed the YASS Open University Photography course (Pass, 80%), including basic Photoshop skills, learned to use Illustrator when designing the branding for our interns’ charity event,
multiple extracurricular art projects throughout school. Currently attend University’s photography society meetings regularly and practice on my own.
School Debate Team, University Debating Society, and Current Events Society 2012 – present
Represented school in multiple competitions, judged practice debates, ran preparatory sessions.
Library volunteering 2014 – 2015
Helping reorganise library materials, participating in the reading-incentive program for kids by testing them on what they have read and updating their reading record, helping children with their
homework, assisting and photographing at charity fashion event.
Silver Award in the UKMT Mathematics Challenge 2012
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards 2009 – 2011
Editor and Contributor to School Magazine 2009 – 2011
Wrote pieces for the school magazine, designed covers for issues, edited and formatted others’ articles.
REFEREES
Can be provided on request.