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My name is Ryan and I am a recent graduate of the University of Southern California. I like to be outdoors, spend time with friends, and photograph in my free time. I believe life is an amazing gift and hope to make the most of it by living every day with positivity and compassion for others. One day I plan to start a business, but in the meantime I work as an Analyst at Bel Air Investment Advisors.
Over the last few years, I have sold computers for Apple Inc., read screenplays for Lionsgate Entertainment, and led new student discussions as my university's Orientation Advisor. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to study in Prague's Charles University and Vrije Universiteit in Brussels. While abroad, I worked on economic and policy research for a European Union policy think tank and an NGO called People in Need. I have travelled in over 15 countries and can't wait to see more of the world in the future.
I value ingenuity, open-mindedness, and optimism.
I don't mind traffic, play a sloppy game of soccer, and tend to think I'm funnier than I actually am.
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- SummaryCurrently exploring international graduate programs for economics, public policy, and business administration.Specialties: Financial & investment analysis. Qualitative research. Mac/PC proficient. Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook. HTML design. Adobe Creative Suite CS5 (Photoshop, InDesign).Experience
- 2011 - PresentCo-Executive Director / Build Bridges LABuild Bridges LA is a community service project that offers free educational programs and workshops to high school students in the central Los Angeles area. • Launched an outreach organization that provides mentorship for youth in inner city communities • Set, managed, and executed organizational objectives for seven executive board members • Managed high school enrichment programs delivered by five USC organizations
- 2011 - PresentAnalyst / Bel Air Investment AdvisorsBel Air Investment Advisors LLC (Bel Air) manages over $6 billion for families and foundations with $20 million or more in investable assets. • Modeled the performance forecasts for $20+ million dollar investment portfolios • Created detailed client presentations with manager appraisals, asset allocations, and financial analysis • Produced prospect research reports for Vice President of Business Development • Supported Managing Directors and Financial Advisors in the execution of client-related operations
- 2011 - 2011Research Intern / Egmont Institut Royal des Relations InternationalesThe Royal Institute for International Relations is an independent think-tank based in Brussels. Egmont is a partner in SANDERA (Security and Defence in the European Research Area), a project funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme. The Institute offers a forum to visiting Heads of State, Heads of government, representatives of international organisations, foreign ministers and other political figures. • Processed a detailed information database of bilateral economic trade partnerships • Directed research on European foreign affairs, current policy initiatives, and foreign direct investment • Attended meetings at the European Commission, European Parliament, and policy think tanks • Reported directly to the Director of Europe in the World Programme
- 2011 - 2011Research Assistant / People in Need, Člověk V TísniPeople in Need (PIN) is a Czech organization that provides relief aid and development assistance, while working to defend human rights and democratic freedom. PIN is one of the largest organizations of its kind in post-communist Europe, and has administered projects in thirty-seven countries over the past fourteen years. • Explored economic impacts of education reform in developed countries • Investigated governmental ROI in US, Norwegian, and Czech public education programs • Contributed comprehensive research reports for Czech Regional Program Managers
- 2009 - 2010Orientation Advisor / University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Orientation Programs helps students succeed academically by providing wide-ranging resources and information on academic requirements, course offerings, and USC’s academic climate. • Led 200+ incoming students in discussions of academic expectations and success strategies • Supervised and coordinated staff of 25 in the execution of official University events
- 2008 - 2009Specialist / Apple Inc.• Created $150,000+ sales revenue in first quarter, gaining position as a Top 3 Specialist • Solved and troubleshot software related issues in computer and consumer products • Presented introductions and demonstrations of Apple products and services
Education-
2008 - 2012University of Southern CaliforniaB.A. in International Relations Global Business
- Univerzita Karlova v PrazeCentral European Studies
- Vrije Universiteit BrusselInstitute of European Studies
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Honors:Dean's List (2010-2011), Robert B. Bailey Scholar (2010), Ori Award (2008-2009), Mexican American Alumni Association Scholar (2008-2009), National Hispanic Scholar (2008)
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- September 16, 2011Dear Madam, Dear Sir,I am writing this letter to recommend Ryan Alam. My experience with Ryan began in Brussels during the summer of 2011, when he joined my staff at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations as a research intern. Though he was faced with the challenges of an international work environment, new subject matter, and demanding assignments, Ryan exhibited an eagerness to learn, a hardworking demeanor, and a commitment to excellence. He is a positive, upbeat person whose dedication to his responsibilities and enthusiasm about the future truly set him apart.Ryan's research involved a thorough investigation of many topics, including European foreign and security policy, international governmental organizations, domestic politics within multiple countries, and North African trade relations with all pertinent international actors. He executed thorough and detailed research by translating local media outlets from their respective languages, reviewing statements made by international representatives, exploring opinions from prominent foreign policy think tanks, and analyzing trade statistics.Throughout the course of his tenure with Egmont, he consistently delivered these comprehensive reports and detailed bibliographies ahead of schedule.Ryan's maturity and professionalism in addition to his ability to learn quickly made him extremely valuable to the organization. For these reasons, I feel confident in his abilities and can strongly recommend him.Sincerely,Prof. Dr. Sven BiscopDirector, Europe in the World ProgrammeRue de Namur, 69 - Naamsestraat, 69B-1000 Brussels, BegiumT: +32 (0) 2 223 41 14www.egmontinstitute.be--May 13, 2011To Whom It May Concern,We would like to express our appreciation to Ryan Alam, who volunteered for Varianty, People In Need, from January to May 2011.During his tenure with our non-profit organization, Ryan researched the education system within the Czech Republic, relevant policy initiatives, and administrative procedures. People in Need is aiming to eliminate the institutional segregation within the education system and to provide minorities with equal access to high standards of education. Ryan's research explored comparative education systems in similar countries in order to calculate governmental return on investment. He measured this return by analyzing unemployment benefits, income taxes, and property taxes for educated citizens. Our organization has used these statistics for the purpose of developing economic guidelines and policy recommendations for Czech institutional investment in education infrastructure. We hold Ryan's dedication and contributions to Czech society in high regard.Mgr. Lucie Zacharová, M.A., M.B.A.+420 224 923 072K Rotundě 8, Praha 2128 00, Czech Republic--September 6, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to recommend Ryan Alam. Ryan took my Marketing 307 class in the spring semester of 2009. He earned an “A" grade and ranked 33rd in a very competitive class of 192 students. While in my class, he consistently showed interest in the subject matter, participated actively in the class, asked very good questions, and performed well in individual and group projects including a real marketing plan for LA Live.
I have the highest regard for his character, maturity, integrity, and intelligence. He gets along very well with his fellow students and was polite and very respectful to me, his marketing professor, at all times.
I can enthusiastically recommend him for any program. I know he will be an excellent representative of the Marshall School of Business and the University of Southern California.
If you have any questions about Ryan, I would be happy to answer them.
Sincerely,
Ira S. Kalb
Assistant Professor of Clinical Marketing, Marshall School of Business
