 |
|
|
| 126 W. Emerson Ave., Apt B Monterey Park, California 91754 |
Phone: 626-348-6452 Email: kevin.tran@usc.edu |
Industrious professional with a proven ability to excel. Analytically inclined with a broad range of knowledge and skills in many industries and subjects such as Math, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Finance, IT, and Computer Science. Superior talent in producing results, operating with excellence and handling multiple projects with ease. Avid team player with no qualms in stepping into a lead role. Highly skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis along with effective problem resolutions. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office with VBA programming, SAP R/3 (Modules SD, MM, PP, FI and CO), SPSS, C++, R, HTML, Matlab and LaTeX with the highlight of a developed E-book: Kevin Tran's Essential Math Review For Engineering Book. Fluent in Chinese, English and Vietnamese. Willing to accept an entry-level position. Passed actuarial exam-Probability on Nov 24th, 08 and sitting for exam-Financial Mathematics in 12/2009.
Master in Engineering Management, (Anticipated Spring 2010)
* GPA: 3.60/4.0
* Recipient of the Master’s Scholar Award Scholarship (2008)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: LOS ANGELES (UCLA) , California
Bachelor of Science in Math/Applied Science with Accounting, (2008)
* GPA: 3.48/4.0
* Achieved the Dean’s Honor List in Fall (2007)
* Awarded the National Science and Mathematics Talent Grant (2006-2008)
* Recipient of the USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship (2006-2008)
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, Pasadena, California
Associates in Math, (2006)
* GPA: 3.78/4.0
* Recipient of the Mildred E. Mints Scholarship, (2006)
* Recipient of the Nancy Lee Wyker Tutorial Scholarship, (2006)
* Recipient of the Academic Senate Scholarship, (2006)
* Honors in Calculus Award (2006)
* Achieved the Advanced Certificate in Tutor Training Program (2005)
* Recipient of Honors at Entrance Scholarship, (2004)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (2/2009 – 8/2009)
Actuarial Internship
* Monitored insurance companies' compliance with California Insurance Code Section 10192.14(b) and (as a primary reviewer) reviewed all California annual 2009 Medicare Supplement Refund Calculation Forms from approximately 75 companies.
* Programmed advanced Excel application with VBA to calculate complex minimum reserve values for both non-deferred/deferred single and joint annuity to review companies' reserve filings of gift annuity.
* Developed a contact information database of 1332 insurance companies.
* Compiled necessary data from https://i-site.naic.org/ to develop a program that display Accident and Health Policy Experience Exhibit for year ended December 31,2008 of 544 insurance companies.
* Participated in training such as SERFF Filing, AMBest, plus many other seminars from SOA.
* Preliminarily reviewed Medicare Supplement Rate Increase Filing on a daily basis on both paper and digital SERFF filings and prepared formal approval/rejection letters to the companies.
UCLA MATH DEPARTMENT, Los Angeles, California (1/2007 – 3/2008)
Math Course Reader
* Conducted grading of 100+ calculus homework assignments/quizzes on a weekly basis.
* Corresponded with professors to learn grading criteria and advised of student progress.
* Organized and recorded scores while monitoring progress via www.my.ucla.edu
* Communicated with students and resolved any disputes regarding the scores reported.
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, Pasadena, California (8/2004 – 6/2006)
Math Tutor
* Tutored walk-in students in basic algebra up to calculus in the Learning Assistance Center.
* Enhanced and improved learning by developing innovative ways to challenge students in their studies.
* Trained students to apply math in solving problems via mathematical modeling.
* Received an advanced certificate of tutor training by participating in a tutor training program.
* Taught students how to transform their weak areas in math to strengths.
* Playing multiple sports (badminton, basketball, pool, bowling, swimming...)
* Worked with disabled students through the Disabled Student program at Pasadena College.
* Provided volunteer services in computer trouble-shooting, networking, and constructing of an entire computer system.
* Member of the UCLA actuarial club.