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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.
During college, I sold computers for Apple Inc., read screenplays for Lionsgate Entertainment, and spent a summer as a USC Orientation Advisor. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to study at Charles University in Prague 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.
Currently working as an Analyst at Bel Air Investment Advisors with plans to attend graduate school and spend more time abroad. I have traveled in over 15 countries and can't wait to see more of the world in the future.
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Currently exploring ways I can use my finance background to create meaningful change in an emerging market or developing country.
Areas of interest:
Development Finance
Emerging Market Venture Capital
Small-Medium Enterprise Private EquityExperience- Oct 2011 - PresentAnalyst / Bel Air Investment Advisors
Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC (Bel Air) is an investment management firm with $6.7 billion AUM.
• Supporting two teams of Founding Partners and Managing Directors with $2.6 billion under management by developing and creating all investment and portfolio analysis seen by clients and prospects
• Building projection-based financial models and constructing risk-return analyses to assist high net worth individuals, foundations, and institutions in creating unique investment strategies
• Collaborating daily with investment researchers and financial advisors while interfacing with operations and trading teams to quickly implement investment decisions on client portfolios
• Combining market research and quantitative analysis to generate strategy-specific, sector-specific, and general market outlooks for both internal use and external marketing materials
• Forming client relationships through direct contact with clients, many of whom request specific analysis on a monthly or weekly basis - 2011 - 2012Co-Executive Director / Build Bridges LA
Build Bridges LA is a community service project that offers free educational programs and workshops to high school students in the central Los Angeles area.
- 2011 - 2011Research Assistant / Egmont Institut Royal des Relations Internationales
The 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.
• Created a catalogue of international trade partnerships to forecast multilateral intervention in international crises
• Developed real-time documentation and records of critical events in North Africa during the height of the Arab Spring
• Attended meetings at the European Commission, European Parliament, and EU foreign policy think tanks - 2011 - 2011Research Intern / People in Need, Člověk V Tísni
People 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.
• Conducted research on economic impacts of education reform in Norway, United States, and other developed countries
• Compiled and examined return on investment data for government-funded early childhood education programs by reviewing future income tax receipts and participation in social welfare programs
• Drafted reports read by Czech regional project coordinators and administrators - 2009 - 2010Orientation Advisor / University of Southern California
USC Orientation Programs helps students succeed academically by providing wide-ranging resources and information on academic requirements, course offerings, and USC’s academic climate.
• Selected to lead 200+ incoming students in discussions of academics, success strategies, and extracurricular involvement
• Supervised staff of 25 in the coordination and execution of official University events - 2008 - 2009Specialist / Apple Inc.
• Created $150,000+ sales revenue in first quarter, gaining position as a Top 3 Specialist despite being the branch's youngest employee
• Solved and troubleshot software related issues in computer and consumer products
• Presented introductions and demonstrations of Apple products and services
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2008 - 2012University of Southern CaliforniaB.A. in International Relations Global Business
Activities: Troy Camp, USC Habitat for Humanity, USC Entrepreneur Club, Daily Trojan, Build Bridges LA, USC Inter-Service Council - Univerzita Karlova v PrazeCentral European Studies
- Vrije Universiteit BrusselInstitute of European Studies
Additional Information-
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), Order of Troy (2012)
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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
