Kara
M.
Bauer
Phone: (858) 205-2851Email:kambauer@ucsc.edu
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
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Strong analytical and applied thinker with demonstrated ability to interpret large-scale data sets
through extensive coursework
Extensive knowledge of advanced econometric techniques with proficiency in Stata and R
Team player and leader, with excellent verbal skills that can communicate complicated topics into
layman terms
Desire to keep learning and develop analytical skills in the finance or data management sector
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Cruz
M.S. Applied Economics and Finance GPA:3.4
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Expected June 2016
Relevant Coursework: Applied Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Corporate Finance
B.A. Business Management Economics GPA:3.3
September 2011-June 2015
• Relevant Coursework: Linear Algebra, Senior Econometrics Seminar, Security Markets
Duke University Online
April 2016-Present
Coursework in the following areas:
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SQL
Python
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
UC Santa Cruz, Econ 104
Econometrics Grader
January 2015-June 2015,
April 2016-Present
Grades papers, homework, and quizzes for senior seminar class in econometrics
Evaluates papers and homeworks that use econometric methods and R to produce tables and graphs,
and catalog student’s grades
• Personally asked by professor to grade after doing exceptionally well in class as a junior in undergrad
RG Alliance Group
June 2015-September 2015
Consulting and Accounting Intern
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• Consulted clients on their finances and reports, and managed their clientele databases
• Preformed accounting services for clients, including allocating pay and balancing daily cash flows
Wynn Capital Management
March 2014-June 2014
Intern, Assistant to the Head of the Firm
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Ran various performance reports for the firm and clients, including P&L and quarterly reports
Conducted multiple studies and analysis of data for firm, including trends and tracking trades in order
to develop a strategy for algorithmic trading
Traded with options strategies with thinkorswim software and shared strategies with CEO in order to
use for clients to hedge their portfolios
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Santa Cruz County Art Council
Marketing Campaign Manager
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October 2014-December 2014
Led and organized a marketing campaign for the Arts Council, specifically for their annual
fundraiser: #GivingTuesday
Solely created a toolkit for campaigns to do in future years and established a corporate sponsorship
with Palace Arts Supply
COMPUTER SKILLS
Stata, R, LaTex, Markdown, Github, Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel
ACHIEVEMENTS
Applied Econ Grad Fellowship, Dean’s Honors (undergrad)