Sei Kato has extensive experience in business administration, marketing, finance, and martial arts coaching. He has a BA in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton with concentrations in finance. He currently works as a marketing intern for Hands for Africa, where he conducts research, writes grants and marketing materials, and updates their online store. Previously he worked as a barista, bookkeeper, and jiu-jitsu coach. He is proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, and has taken courses in corporate finance, forecasting, investments, and international finance.

1. SEI KATO
6 Las Castanetas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
seikato.sk@gmail.com 949-547-3938
QUALIFICATIONS
o Intermediate French: 5 years of course work (FRN 202 completed 2013)
o Motivated fast-learner with ability analyze quantitative data
o Proven ability to work and thrive in high stress, fast-paced environments
EDUCATION
BA Business Administration 12/2015
California State University, Fullerton - GPA: 3.41
Mihaylo College of Business and Economics - Finance Concentration
Dean’s List 2010-2012, Golden Key International Honors Society,
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
EXPERIENCE
Hands for Africa
Marketing and Development Intern - Tustin, CA (15hrs/week) 1/2016-Present
o Conducted extensive research on current events in Sierra Leone using WHO, UN, and CDC websites
o Published current events and Ebola status updates on the organization’s website
o Generated $500 in funds by writing 10 grant proposals to 10 local businesses and created 2 campaign strategies
o Inventoried merchandise including bracelets, bags,clothing
o Updated online retail store, and promoted products
o Calculated budgets,bonuses,and wages using Microsoft Excel for 10-15 different employees
o Performed ad-hoc projects administered by managers including financial budgeting processes
o Presented marketing campaigns and material to organization’s founder
Peet’s Coffee and Tea
Barista - Lake Forest, CA (30hrs/week) 11/2013 – 1/2016
o Educated customers on promotional products and offered recommendations
o Trained 13 incoming employees, who achieved 100% test past rate
o Built long-lasting customer relationships and engaged customers consistently
o Offered exceptional service using diplomacy to resolve customer issues
Next Generation MMA
Team Captain - Rancho Santa Margarita,CA (20hrs+/week) 12/2010 - 6/2015
o Captained team practices with 10+ participants and led kickboxing classes with 30+ participants per class
o 2010 US Open of Pankration Tournament Gold Medalist
o Commissioned professional-level MMA Fighter by the California State Athletic Commission, 2010
o Subfighter MMA 3x Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament Gold Medalist, 2011-2012
o 9th AnnualNorth American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation 2013 Tournament Bronze Medalist
Next Generation MMA
Amateur MMA Coach - Rancho Santa Margarita,CA ( 15hrs+/week) 11/2015
o Created effective training methods and cardiovascular exercises to prepare 3 fighters to compete
o Administered tasks including: check-ins, weigh-ins, gathering equipment and paper work prior to competing
o Coach and instruct 3 competitors in high pressure, high stress environment
o Provide instruction, offer hydration, and medical assistance to participants briefly between rounds
Coldwell Banker
Bookkeeper - Lake Forest, CA (20hrs/week) 2/2012 – 9/2014
o Entered monthly accounts payables and receivables; processed journal entries, transfers,payments, and invoices
o Handle cash deposits $1000 using the proper accounting procedures and documentation
o Extensively utilized Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel to accurately enter data

2. CSUF Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Club 10/2012 - 11/2013
Coach - Fullerton, CA (8hrs+/week)
o Instructed beginning jiu-jitsu practitioners jiu-jitsu and wresting techniques for students ages 18-24
o Led bi-weekly team workouts for 16 weeks and administered practice schedules
o Attended club sports orientations and meetings held by Club Sports Council
o Represented CSUF in 3 cross-college team jiu-jitsu tournaments
RELATED COURSEWORK
Corporate Finance and Financial Analysis
o Implemented Net Present Value rules in capital budgeting decisions to maximize yield for corporations
o Generated financial models using Excel analyzing DirecTV and Netflix using long/short term liquidity,
inventory management, receivables turnover,profitability ratios, and DuPont Analysis,presented findings
o Created a strategic business plan for the third best performing company in the cinema industry
o Conducted economic analysis on foreign countries for overseas opportunities, evaluated cash flows on
investments,gathered data on current market share and trends, presented findings and strategic initiatives
o Research, analyzed, and reported on Urban Outfitters corporate governance,corporate structure, dividend
payout policies, compared URBN to competitors through a valuation approach, presented findings
o Managed a group of 6 in planning meetings, managing time, coordinating group members, and presentation
Forecasting and Budgeting
o Assessed cash and accrual based accounting methods to recognize differences in revenues and expenses
o Collected and analyzed financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting needs
o Forecast upcoming revenues and expenses based on previous period’s sales and expenditures
o Conducted variance analysis using flexible, master, and sale-volume budgets
o Worked within groups of 4 to coordinate workload
Fundamentals of Investments and International Finance
o Interpreted leading, coincident, and lagging economic indicators in a top-down fundamental analysis
o Performed a technical analysis on equities using beta, ROE, EPS, and dividend discount models using Excel
o Invested $100,000 in an equities portfolio, realizing 4% returns over a 6 week period
o Managed $100,000 portfolio using corporate and municipal bonds,realizing 12% returns over 10 weeks
o Managed a group of 3 in investment decisions,portfolio creation, and presentation