Objective

Seeking a challenging career as an economist 

Education

Bachelor of Science, Economics. 

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS. Candidate, May 2001

Honors

§         The National Deans List (1999-2000)

§         Member Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society in Economics)

§         Member Omicron Psi (National Honor Society)

§         Member Phi Theta Kappa (International Honor Society)

Work Experience

American Express. Las Vegas, Nevada

Intern  

2001-Present

§         Assisted in allocating client portfolios 

§         Assisted Financial Adviser in various capacities

§         Helped prepare comprehensive financial plans and marketing ideas

Paine Webber Inc. Las Vegas, Nevada

Intern 

 1999-2000

§         Analyzed and conducted research on companies

§         Assisted Financial Adviser in various capacities

§         Put investment packets together along with marketing ideas, and helped implement them

Citibank N.A. Colombo, Sri Lanka

Intern 

 1998-1999

§         Assisted in the regionalization of operations & trade services from Colombo to India

§         Assisted the Y2K compliance team, with compliance issues

§         Conducted Industry Studies: Petroleum and Natural Gas, Garments, Consumer Durable, Pharmaceutical & Branded Consumer Industries

§         Conducted research and credit analysis on the financial markets in Sri Lanka

§         Prepared and administered presentations at corporate meetings

§         Rotated through various departments: Corporate Banking, Credit Management, Treasury, Financial Institutions, Trade Services & Operations

§         Worked directly with the Financial Institutions Head, on the Euro convergence

Data Systems Ltd. Melbourne, Australia

Management Executive 

1995-1998

§         Assisted in collections

§         Assisted in planning and budgeting

§         Worked directly with the Financial Controller and the Chief Accountant

Vanguard Group. Colombo, Sri Lanka

Investment Consultant 

1993-1994

§         Analyzed and conducted research on the FOREX market

§         Canvassed for clients and participated in mock trading

Stock Exchange. Colombo, Sri Lanka

Clerk

1991-1992

§         Assisted with IPO’s & Brokers with depository issues

§         Assisted in data entry

§         Dealt with brokers, the public and public quoted corporations

Additional Experience

UNLV. Las Vegas, Nevada

Computer Lab Monitor

2000-Present

§         Assisted students with applications and hardware & software troubleshooting issues for computer labs

§         Conducted orientation programs for new students

§         Was responsible for suggesting new applications and software

Community College. Las Vegas, Nevada

Lab Assistant

1999-2000

§         Assisted students with language programs & various software application problems

§         Conducted orientation program for new students

§         Responsible for conducting placement tests, registering & advised students

Computer Skills

Proficient in all MS Office 2000 applications, Adobe suites, dBase, DHTML, HTML, Java, Lotus notes, SPSS and Word Perfect

Activities

§         Board Member: American Marketing Association (UNLV Chapter), Financial Management Association (UNLV Chapter), Institute of Management Accountants - Student Accounting Association (UNLV - Chapter), International Club of UNLV - 2000-2001

§         President: American Advertising Federation - UNLV Chapter (2000-2001)

§         Vice President Administration: Alpha Kappa Psi (Professional Business Fraternity)

§         Vice President: Webmaster Association of UNLV

Interests

Golf, Reading, Swimming, Surfing the Web, Traveling and Working on exotic cars

References

Available upon request