
María Fernanda E.
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About me
Investment Management Development Program Analyst @ Vanguard
Education

Coral Gables Senior High
2016 - 2019International Baccalaureate Diploma RecipientActivities and Societies: -CavsConnect, online publication, Editor-in-Chief

Williams College
2019 - 2023Bachelor's degree Political Economy
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
2022 - 2022Bachelor's degree Economía
Experience

Youth Caucus Of America, Inc.
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019Public Relations DirectorLiaison between YCA and outside organizations that share similar mission and communicate with nationwide members to successfully execute the organizations goal.

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Aug 2017 - Feb 2018Intern
Cervera Real Estate
Nov 2017 - Jun 2019ReceptionistPerform administrative tasks such as reception management, property filing, and client engagement.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019Miami-Dade Superintendent’s Student Innovation Challenge Winner• Participated in a three-round county-wide contest against 133 students• Worked collaboratively to identify a prevalent social problem in education and developed an innovative solution intended to progressively shrink the college opportunity gap in Miami-Dade County Public Schools• Prepared a research proposal and presentation which was utilized for the ongoing county-wide implementation of the program and was awarded $10,000 prize

Williams College
Mar 2020 - Jun 2023Serve as a thought partner to bridge the student body and Career Center, as well as strategize ideas on campus inclusivity. Admission Ambassadors assist the Office of Admission in the planning and execution of prospective and admitted student programming, including Windows on Williams (WOW), Williams Previews, and other virtual events as needed. FAST, the Facilitators for Allocating Student Taxes, are responsible for ensuring that registeredstudent organizations and non-affiliated students can access funding for events that serve theinterests of the Williams community.
Peer Advisor -- Committee on Diversity & Community Representative
Dec 2020 - Jun 2023Williams College Admission Ambassador
Sept 2020 - Jun 2023Facilitator for Allocating Student Taxes (FAST)
Mar 2020 - Jun 2023
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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)
Mar 2020 - Jun 2023Participant• Receive coaching and online instruction to achieve targeted interview, technical, and professional developmental goals• Learn business fundamentals to compete successfully for internship opportunities• Complete industry-specific training and assessments focused on developing technical skills, institutional knowledge, and attention

RBC Capital Markets
Apr 2020 - Apr 2020First-Year Diversity & Inclusion Discovery DayParticipated in one-day program and was exposed to all that RBC Capital Markets has to offer: the firm, culture, people, and summer internship opportunities.

Wave Learning Festival
Apr 2020 - May 2020Financial Literacy Teacher• Designed two interactive weekly lesson plans reviewing financial literacy principles such as savings and investments • Communicated with over 65 students and their families through distance learning over a period of four weeks

Goldman Sachs
May 2020 - Aug 2020Virtual Summer Insight Series Participant.webp)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
May 2020 - May 2020Bridge to ConsultingBridge to Consulting participants embarked upon a week-long shadowing experience during which they were a member of a BCG case team and interviewed for a one-week externship.

Juma Ventures
May 2020 - Aug 2020Summer Intern
Capital Group
May 2020 - Jun 2020CAPitalize, Intro to Investment Management Program Selected ParticipantIn an effort to identify and encourage women to pursue careers in investment management, Capital Group launched the fourth year of CAPitalize, an Introduction to Investment Management event designed for undergraduate women.

McKinsey & Company
Aug 2020 - Aug 2020First-Year Diversity Leadership Academy
Capital Group
Sept 2020 - Sept 2020Capital Group Summer Investment SeriesParticipated in weekly summer discussions to better understand how investment management works and dissect comprehensive business models alongside 30 college participants.

Cornell University
Sept 2020 - Sept 20202020 Cornell Undergraduate Women in Investing Conference Winner• Chosen to participate in a nationwide stock pitch competition and present an investment opportunity to over 5 judges

RBC
Oct 2020 - Jan 2021RBC Capital Markets Women’s Advisory ProgramJoin a program in which students will benefit from 1 on 1 mentorship opportunities, access to a wide network of RBC representatives across many divisions, multiple virtual educational and development sessions.

Ares Management Corporation
Oct 2020 - Oct 2020Exploring Ares Management: Women in Alternative InvestingParticipate in a program learning about Ares and our Credit, Private Equity and Real Estate businesses, receive technical training via an external vendor, Wall Street Prep. Participate in business-specific “Teach-ins” that will provide a preview into the “day in the life” of an Ares Investment professional.

Audax Group
Jan 2021 - Jan 2021Women in Private Equity ForumAudax Women in Private Equity Forum is a program offering sophomore women a unique opportunity to learn about investing and the world of private equity.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Jan 2021 - Jun 2023MLT Prep Fellow
Credit Suisse
Jun 2022 - Sept 2022Investment Banking Summer Analyst- Create and implement financial models to review deals and evaluate intrinsic values of companies- Collaborate with 5+ team members to curate investor presentations with quantitative and qualitative in-depth research on market trends and company profiles/ advise and support clients in raising private or public funds

Ramirez Asset Management
Sept 2022 - Jun 2023Finance Intern- Work directly with a Fortune 100 corporate client - Take an active role in all client meetings- Deliver a monthly report to the client on changes to the investment portfolio- Report on what was learned about the relationship and portfolio throughout the rotation- Learn about the relationship and portfolio of clients- Gain a full understanding of the business and the investment process

Vanguard
Jun 2023 - nowInvestment Management Development Program
Licenses & Certifications
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Accounting Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Mar 2021
Volunteer Income Tax Assitance
Internal Revenue ServiceJan 2019.webp)
Reading Financial Statements
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Mar 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Hispanic National Bar Foundation Future Latino Leaders Law Camp Scholarship Recipient Hispanic National Bar Foundation Jul 2017 Obtained a scholarship to spend eight days in Washington D.C. and work together with Latino students all over the nation to prepare for a mock trial and become more knowledgeable in the legal field.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.All-Florida Excellent News Article Florida Scholastic Press Association May 2017 Recognized for outstanding News article in Florida published on the school's online publication, CavsConnect.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Editor-in-Chief CavsConnect May 2017 Appointed Editor-in-Chief of school's online publication as a junior and placed in charge of leading a staff of over twenty students in a classroom setting.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Alexander Hamilton Scholar Alexander Hamilton Scholar Apr 2017 Each year, AHS selects 35 underserved high school juniors for their academic, personal, service, and entrepreneurial accomplishments, to participate in its no-cost, 5-year empowerment program. These students receive mentorship, practical guidance, and a comprehensive network of support, much like Hamilton did, so they, too, can leave a lasting legacy that will forever change their communities, our nation, and the world.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Sophomore of Distinction Coral Gables Senior High Apr 2017 Recognized as a sophomore who excelled in academics and extra-curricular's for two years in a row.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Rustic Pathways Scholarship Receipt Rustic Pathways Mar 2017 Student summer study abroad program that encourages high school student community service all over the world.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Honorable Mention at Harvard Model Congress Harvard Model Congress Feb 2017 Recognized amongst thirty students in the House of Financial Services at a Congress stimulation for high school studnets, ran by Harvard students in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Freshman of Distinction - May 2016 Recognized as freshman that stood out in leadership skills and school involvement.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Second Place in Parliamentary Procedure Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Mar 2016 Second place at State Leadership Conference, awarded for performance in Parliamentary Procedure.
- Awarded to María Fernanda E.Rookie of the Year CavsConnect- Online Publication Recognized for performance as a first-year staff writer for the school's online publication.
Volunteer Experience
Finance Team Lead
Issued by Luisa Santos for Miami-Dade School Board, District 9 on Jun 2020
Associated with María Fernanda E.Tax Assistant Volunteer
Issued by Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc. on Jan 2020
Associated with María Fernanda E.Teacher
Issued by Sociedad Latina Inc on Jun 2020
Associated with María Fernanda E.Podcast Editor
Issued by The Williams Record on Jan 2020
Associated with María Fernanda E.Volunteer
Issued by Rustic Pathways on Jun 2017
Associated with María Fernanda E.Community Volunteer
Issued by His House Children's Home on Feb 2014
Associated with María Fernanda E.Community Volunteer
Issued by Alfie Leon Campaign Office on Mar 2017
Associated with María Fernanda E.Williams College Frosh Council President
Issued by Williams College on Oct 2019
Associated with María Fernanda E.Williams College Firsts Board Member
Issued by Williams College on Oct 2019
Associated with María Fernanda E.Volunteer
Issued by Hillary for America on Aug 2016
Associated with María Fernanda E.Campaign Youth Organizer
Issued by ACLU on Jul 2019
Associated with María Fernanda E.Youth Club President
Issued by Coral Gables Museum on May 2016
Associated with María Fernanda E.Distrct XXV Vice President and Chapter Co-President
Issued by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) on Feb 2016
Associated with María Fernanda E.Vice President
Issued by Kiwanis International on Sept 2016
Associated with María Fernanda E.Class of 2019 Class Treasurer
Issued by Coral Gables Senior High School on Nov 2015
Associated with María Fernanda E.
Languages
- poPortuguese
- spSpanish
- enEnglish
- itItalian
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