Yinan Zhao Externship via Extern

Business student at Boston University exploring strategy and management

Junior studying Business Administration and Management, focused on practical coursework and early hands-on projects that develop strategy, teamwork, and communication.

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A collection of class projects and campus activities that show applied business thinking, teamwork, and project delivery using analytical and communication skills.

  • Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship
    Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship
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    Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship

    Gain insider experience in value investing by analyzing leading stocks alongside seasoned investor Yinan Zhao. Learn how professionals leverage financial modeling in Excel, interpret alternative data, evaluate market trends, and craft persuasive investment recommendations. Build real-world skills essential for careers in finance, equity research, and investment banking.

    Investment AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisFinancial ModelingData AnalysisExcel

About me

Junior studying Business Administration and Management, focused on practical coursework and early hands-on projects that develop strategy, teamwork, and communication.

I am Phaedra Xie, a junior at Boston University studying Business Administration and Management. I am completing my bachelor's degree while building foundational skills in business strategy, teamwork, and problem solving through coursework and campus activities.

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Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship

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Experience

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Gallatin Cares · August 2023 6 May 2024

Education

Boston University

B.S in Business Administration, Concentration in Finance & Business Analytics | Minors: Psychology · Class of May 2028

Western Kentucky University

Class of May 2025

Skills

Business strategyTeam collaborationFinancial fundamentalsMarket researchPresentation skillsExcel (basic)
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Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship

Gain insider experience in value investing by analyzing leading stocks alongside seasoned investor Yinan Zhao. Learn how professionals leverage financial modeling in Excel, interpret alternative data, evaluate market trends, and craft persuasive investment recommendations. Build real-world skills essential for careers in finance, equity research, and investment banking.

Investment AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisFinancial ModelingData AnalysisExcel

Overview

The externship examined value investing techniques and financial modeling practices under guidance from Yinan Zhao. The work involved analyzing leading stocks, building Excel models, and interpreting alternative data to evaluate market trends. Deliverables included investment analyses and supporting financial models.

Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship

What I've accomplished

I worked through a sequence of analyst-focused exercises and walkthroughs, meeting the team and practicing market analysis methods used by the program's mentors.

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