Chris Xia

10 Lucille Court Edison, NJ 08820

chris.xia@rutgers.edu 908-720-1269 (c)

EDUCATION
Rutgers University (Honors Program/Business School), New Brunswick, NJ Expected Graduation: May, 2015 Major: Finance, Marketing; Minor: Economics (B.S) Cumulative GPA: 3.97

WORK EXPERIENCE
Assured Guaranty Municipal - Financial Bond Insurer, focus on insuring municipal bonds New York, NY Public Finance Intern June 2013 August 2013 Reviewed credit risk and internal ratings on over $100 billion of municipal general obligation and revenue-backed bonds which resulted in 67% completion of managers yearly work in three months Assessed appropriation risk, reserves, debt, and valuation of different municipalities and presented reports to managers VIP Community Services - Small business, helping students from low income families to become better leaders Burlington, NJ Consultant August 2012 Present Held motivational assemblies for a middle school on character building areas such as respect and the power of perseverance which lead to more contracts by other secondary education institutions. Work directly with supervisor to advance operational development while establishing better means of communication Top It - Small business, on-campus frozen yogurt chain New Brunswick, NJ Marketing Director February 2013 Present Develop marketing strategies to increase awareness and brand name while progressing customer support on campus Currently trying to implement a new line of products and establish Top It as an official Rutgers caterer

LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Rutgers Management and Consulting Association Vice President of External Fairs March 2013- Present Maintain contact with professionals of consulting and finance corporations for campus-wide information sessions Prepare different marketing campaigns to establish RMCA as an accomplished and professional club Toastmasters - Secretary February 2013- Present Give both scripted and impromptu speeches and got feedback from professionals on how to improve public speaking skills Organize and plan effective general meetings while assigning different speech roles to members Ascend Vice President of Marketing and Professional Development September 2012- Present Develop marketing strategies to increase membership and grow a professional brand name on campus and in business Teach general members different ways to improve interpersonal soft skills and communication repertoire

OTHER ACTIVITIES
LIBOR - Member September 2013- Present Competed in Bender Trust Project to make stock recommendations for a $1.5 million dollar diversified portfolio Attended information sessions as well as being currently mentored by different finance professionals Biked Across America June 2011- August 2011 Biked 3800 miles across nine states from Virginia to California in 51 days, averaging 75 miles per day Experienced different cultures and different people on the trip and learned to overcome obstacles INROADs, 2013- present; Scarlet Capital Management, 2013-present; 2012-present; Omicron Delta Epsilon Theta Chapter (Economics Society), 2013-present; Rutgers TeamUP, 2013-present; National Honors Society, 2010-2012; Red Cross, 2010-2012;

HONORS AND AWARDS

1st Impromptu Speaking, Toastmasters 2013; 1st Target Case Competition (Logistics), 2013; 2nd Rutgers Public Speaking Competition, 2013; Deans List (all semesters), 1st at State Creativity Competition, 1st at Regional Creativity Competition, Odyssey of the Mind, (2012); President's Award of Educational Excellence, (2012); Member National Honor Society, (2010-2012);

SKILLS
Technical: Excel - Advanced, Java, C++, Html, Macros, Adobe (Photoshop CS5, Lightroom, Dreamweaver), Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Interests: Poker, Magic Tricks, Soccer, Cycling, Dancing