Alexander Urban
urban.92@osu.edu | 101 Curl Drive | Jones Tower Room 1236 | Columbus, OH 43210 | (614) 598-5916
EDUCATION & HONORS
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Honors
Bachelor of Arts
Columbus, OH
May 2014
Majors: Finance, Political Science, Chinese | Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.00
Honors Cohort Program: 1 of 30 students selected to participate in a year-long intensive academic program led by
top faculty that focuses on leadership and team building skills through applied and service learning projects
Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program: 1 of 12 students chosen to participate in a highly competitive,
faculty-selected program for the 2012-2013 year that exposes students to investment banking, financial modeling, and
business valuation
Wall Street Prep: Completed an online financial training course covering DCF, LBO, and M&A modeling in Excel
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Red Flag Group
Research Analyst and Advisory Consultant
Jones Tower Resident Advisor
Columbus, OH
September 2011-Present
Personally ensure the safety and well-being of over 40 students
Act as a floor leader, mediator, and event organizer; trained in counseling and emergency response techniques
Regularly interact with residents, building staff, and university officials to establish a strong community
Fisher College of Business
Student Ambassador
June 2012-July 2012
Worked on a team that compiled a compliance report on the 150 largest HKEX companies by market capitalization
by researching annual and corporate governance reports, codes of conduct, white papers, and press releases
Modeled and assembled spreadsheets through which to analyze and compare findings for the compliance report
Reported directly to and gave updates and presentations on the compliance report to CEO and VP’s
Created a comprehensive 15-page due diligence checklist specifically for M&A analysis in the medical industry
University Residence and Dining Services
Central, Hong Kong
Columbus, OH
September 2011-Present
Nominated and selected to provide a “unique student perspective” to the quality of experiences offered at Fisher
Act as a representative of Fisher on and off-campus at recruiting events and orientation sessions
Serve as a host during special occasions and VIP programs; conduct tours for up to 60 prospective students
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Spring Break Tennessee Outreach Program
Safety Manager
March 2012
Volunteered to serve a rural Appalachian community by helping with home repair and construction projects
Led an 8-man work unit and trained them in safety techniques and power tool use
Built a tool shed, shingled roofs, painted a community center, replaced ceiling tiles, repaired a basketball court
Summer Conference Housing and Development
Receptionist and First Response Assistant
Altamont, TN
Columbus, OH
June 2011-September 2011
Acted as an information and help source for visiting guests; Conducted building checks and monitored security
Balanced 40 hours of work per week with a 25-credit hour class schedule
INVOLVEMENT & ACHIEVEMENTS
Self-financing 100% of living expenses and 25% of educational expenses through merit scholarships and work
Earned 45 credit hours (equivalent to one year’s worth of classes) prior to attending OSU, entered as a sophomore
SKILLS, INTERESTS, & AWARDS
Intermediate French and Mandarin Chinese
Recipient of prestigious Founder’s Award during my senior year at the ACS Hillingdon International School in the
U.K.; awarded to the top graduate based on academic success, community involvement, and ambassadorship
Awarded an “ORBIS” scholarship at ACS Hillingdon, and accompanied a team of ophthalmologists on board a DC
10 outfitted as a flying hospital to Jaipur, India for a week as a student assistant
Attended Hong Kong International School (1997-2000); International School of Beijing (2000-2005); ACS Hillingdon
International School / UK (2005-2010)
Enjoy managing a stock portfolio, reading, violin, and international travel