Dennis Cheng

Dennis Cheng

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Assistant at Ipsos | Final year History student at The University of Edinburgh | President of Edinburgh Fencing Club

  • Education

    • South Island School

      2014 - 2021
      IB Diplomma Programme 39/45 (HL:7,7,6)

      Activities and Societies: Head of sustainability council - In charge of initiating, advocating and spreading awareness of new initiatives such as lights out Wednesday and more varied recycling bins in order to reduce the schools overall carbon footprint. A grade Fencing 2018-21 Varsity history bee and bowl team 2019-21 Higher : Biology, History, GeographyStandard : Mathematics Applications and I, English A Lang and Literature, Japanese AB

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2021 - 2025
      Master of Arts - MA HISTORY 2:1 Expected

      Activities and Societies: Edinburgh Men’s 1st Team fencer - Full Blues Award - 3rd in team event for both the Premier North League and the University National Championships UK 2021-22 season - Sponsorship and Alumni Officer 2023-24 - President 2024-25 Edinburgh Investment and Trading Club - Junior Analyst in the Consumer Sector

  • Experience

    • Edinburgh University Fencing Club

      May 2023 - now

      - In charge of the day-to-day running of the club’s 100+ members.- Directed all general meetings of the club and its committee.- Advocated on behalf of the club to relevant bodies within Fencing in UK. - Successfully reached out to 10 local businesses resulting in fundraising and raffle opportunities.- Oversaw the editing of the clubs monthly newsletter.

      • President

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Alumni and Sponsorship Officer

        May 2023 - Apr 2024
    • Ipsos

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Research Assistant
    • Olympic Council of Malaysia

      Nov 2023 - now
      National Fencing Team Athlete

      International-level Fencing Athlete that has represented Malaysia at multiple Senior Fencing GrandPrix, World Cups and European competitions.

    • Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club

      Jan 2024 - now
      Junior Analyst

      - Conducted financial analysis including equity research, DCF and SWOT analysis on chosen stock to construct an Investment thesis. - Pitched Konami Group Corporation with other analysts to the EUTIC Fund.

    • AIA

      Jun 2024 - Jun 2024
      Wealth Management Intern

      - Developed financial planning, risk management and investment management skills.- Conducted financial planning and portfolio management on a client to help them achieve two goals: retire at 60 and send their daughter to study abroad.

    • Ipsos

      Jul 2024 - Sept 2024
      Research Assistant

      Market research | Healthcare & Consumer- Supported the development of multiple annual Multi-brands message recall projects for healthcare companies.- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis and visualised findings on report.- Performed data visualisation, data sorting and charting based on raw survey data sets using various tools.- Completed multiple final reports for clients focusing on product detailing rate, competitor analysis, spontaneous message recall and market trends.Clients: AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Boehringer ingelheim, Abbott, GSK Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HKAYP Sliver Award

      The Hong Kong Award for Young People (香港青年獎勵計劃)
      Jan 2021
    • IB Diploma

      International Baccalaureate
      May 2021
    • Advanced Open Water Diver

      PADI
      Aug 2020
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      John Hopkins University
      Jun 2024
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dennis Cheng
      The Edinburgh Award The University of Edinburgh Apr 2025 I received the Edinburgh Award (Leadership through Sports Union Volunteering) over the course of the 2024/2025 academic year.I focused specifically on the skills of Rational thinking, Decision making and Outreach work/social networking.
    • Awarded to Dennis Cheng
      Full Blues Award (Men’s Fencing) Edinburgh University Sports Union Apr 2024 Awarded by the Sport Union to the University’s top athletes and those who have performed to a consistently high level for their University Club. These awards are the most prestigious that can be received by an Edinburgh University Athlete.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Malaysian National Fencing Team Athlete

      Issued by Olympic Council of Malaysia on Nov 2023
      Olympic Council of MalaysiaAssociated with Dennis Cheng
    • Junior Analyst

      Issued by Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC) on Jan 2024
      Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC)Associated with Dennis Cheng
    • Eco-camp leader

      Issued by Ark Eden on Oct 2020
      Ark EdenAssociated with Dennis Cheng
    • Research Assistant

      Issued by Operation Wallacea on Jul 2019
      Operation WallaceaAssociated with Dennis Cheng
    • Food service Volunteer

      Issued by Food Angel by Bo Charity Foundation on Nov 2019
      Food Angel by Bo Charity FoundationAssociated with Dennis Cheng