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XIN (FLORA) TONG
245 W. 109 Street, Apt. 16, New York, NY 10025 | xt2180@columbia.edu | 917-463-7833
EDUCATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
New York, NY
Master of Arts in Economics
August 2015 – July 2016
Coursework: Microeconomics Analysis, Macroeconomics Analysis, Econometrics, Math Methods for Economics
PEKING UNIVERSITY, School of Economics
Beijing, China
Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics; Major GPA: 3.81/4.0
September 2011 – July 2015
Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory and Statistics,
Applied Time Series Analysis, Money and Banking
Honors: “Hana Financial Group” Scholarship (top 6/800),
“Lu Guangxiong” First-Class Scholarship (top 2%)
STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY, School of Economics, Exchange Student
Stockholm, Sweden
Coursework (instructed in English):
August 2013 – January 2014
Mathematical Economics, Theory of Industrial Organization, Public Finance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Beijing, China
Research Assistant, Development Research Center
March 2015 – May 2015
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Conducted case studies and policy analyses on the development of cultural industry in China, awarding the
“National Excellent Project”
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Organized the academic symposiums including topics of the risk of economic structures and financial markets
INTERNATIONAL CENTER IN CHINA
Beijing, China
Research Analyst Intern
October 2014 – Jan 2015
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Planned and coordinated the CHINA-DAC (OECD) Study Group Symposium on Promoting Ethical Business and
Public-Private Partnership for Development, contacted representatives and scheduled the symposium agenda
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Measured poverty status of children using the Alkire-Foster Method in the research project of “Multidimensional
Deprivation among Chinese Children”
JIANGSU DEVELOPMENT & REFORM COMMISSION
Nanjing, China
Research Analyst Intern, Development and Planning Division
July 2014 – September 2014
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Developed an economic development quality and efficiency index system and optimized the former evaluation
system, which was included in the Research Report of the 13th Five-year Plan in Jiangsu Province
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Supported qualitative and quantitative study for the formulation of “The Plan of Urban Agglomeration in Yangtze
River Delta” and determined regional industrial division, which improved the research methods
CHINA SECURITIES CO., LTD (CSC)
Beijing, China
Financial Analyst Intern, Asset Management Division
June 2013 – August 2013
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Analyzed the financial products of CSC and revenue performance in each Chinese province
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Wrote monthly market analysis reports on financial products and provided feedback to the branch offices
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Anchorwoman and Program Manager, Peking University Radio Station
Beijing, China
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Beijing Forum (2011-2014) reporter
September 2011 – June 2015
Project Director, Enactus (SIFE: students in free enterprise)
September 2011 – June 2013
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Led the team in conducting market research on traditional handcrafts and created a business model for targeted
craftsmen, increasing the profits by 25%; awarded the Excellent Team Prize in the SIFE national competition
Main Actress, Peking University for Freshman-oriented Video
Beijing, China
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Got 2 million+ views; Recorded in PKU’s admission letter
May 2013 – June 2013
Hostess, “Win for the Future” (CETV Motivational Program), PKU Session
Volunteer/ Youth Volunteers Association of Peking University
September 2013 – June 2013
SKILLS & INTEREST
Computer: Skilled in Excel, and PowerPoint, Stata and E-views
Interests: Broadcasting; Performing; Drama; Chinese Classical Dance