Alejandro Caram
Miami,FL
Summary
Motivated student aiming for a degree in Economics and a job in the banking and finance world with a special interest in investment banking on the private market side, private equity, and monetary policy.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Miami - Miami Herbert Business School
Miami
2025 - 2027
- Professor Silvia Garrigo
- Currently doing ESG research with professor with a focus on AI effects on human capital and fiduciary duty; working to publish the paper and present it at conference
Externships
Merrill Lynch / 3.0 Capital / Baptist Health
Miami
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed summer externships across finance and healthcare sectors; shadowed professionals, built networks, and developed business acumen.
President & State Winner
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Miami
01.2023 - 2027
- Christopher Columbus High School
- 2025 FL State Winner and 2024 2nd place FL States for Business Concepts; Led 200+ member chapter; Tripled chapter state winners; 50+ to states yearly; grew the school's largest club.
VP of Finance Columbus Chapter
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
Miami
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Founding Member
- 340+ members; 3rd place FL States for Finance and 10th place for Financial Literary, 2x National Qualifier, led service projects; secured sponsors; managed finances/trip logistics
- Managed ~20k budget as VP, led a 200% budget increase through multiple initiatives + lobbying
Founder & President
YEI Non-profit Chapter | Economics Club
Miami
01.2024 - 2027
- Christopher Columbus High School
- Founded YEI non-profit chapter; led 110+ members; 5+ teams in national comps; grew econ interest & led economic literacy initiatives.
Varsity Public Forum
National Speech and Debate Association
Miami
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Head of Recruitment
- 3rd in the nation for Public Forum TOC Bids in the year 2025 (12/31/25)
- ~ reached 1st in the nation school for Public Forum Debate according to Debate Land as leader of Public Forum
- ~ reached 4th in the nation in Public Forum Debate on the NDCA Averill Standings (points calculated on performance/number of entries at national tournaments) from 10/06/2025
- Mentored a team into breaking Top 20 in the nation
- Spearheaded 10+ member growth
Founder & President
Inspiring Community Care & Success (I-CARE)
Miami
01.2023 - 01.2025
- La Salle Community Homestead
- Founded service org; led 30+ volunteers, 4hr weekly trips; aided 500+ underserved w/ tutoring, events, drives, cultural support. I have done initiatives such as Book Drives, Donation Drives, and Thanksgiving baskets for the community. Instagram @i_care_cchs
Self-Publishing Amazon Author - Introduction to the World of Banking
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Published econ/finance book (150+ pgs); 1+ econ research papers; Amazon-published to promote economic literacy. (Insights Into the World of Banking)
Varsity Tennis Player
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Tier One Tennis | CCHS Varsity Team
- Varsity 2 yrs, best district record; GMAC invitational for first time; trained 10 hrs/week year-round, 6 UTR; competitive since 5th grade at elite academy.
Exploring Debate Outreach Project
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Officer
- Programs in 10+ underserved middle schools; hosted free workshops; built open-source debate resource hubs for students and coaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School
Miami, FL2027
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Research and analysis
- Documentation skills
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Research paper writing
- Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Achieved ranking of #4 nationally in Public Forum Debate
- Author of “Insight into the World of Banking,” self-published in Amazon
- Supervised clubs totaling 1000+ people as President/Founder/VP
- 1st place 2025 FBLA Business Concepts FL competition
- 2nd place 2024 FBLA Business Concepts FL competition
- 3rd place 2025 DECA Principles of Finance FL competition
- Achieved Top 1% GPA out of ~450
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Externships
Merrill Lynch / 3.0 Capital / Baptist Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
VP of Finance Columbus Chapter
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Founder & President
YEI Non-profit Chapter | Economics Club
01.2024 - 2027
Exploring Debate Outreach Project
01.2024 - 01.2025
President & State Winner
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
01.2023 - 2027
Varsity Public Forum
National Speech and Debate Association
01.2023 - 01.2025
Founder & President
Inspiring Community Care & Success (I-CARE)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Self-Publishing Amazon Author - Introduction to the World of Banking
01.2023 - 01.2024
Varsity Tennis Player
01.2020 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
University of Miami - Miami Herbert Business School
2025 - 2027
High School Diploma -
Christopher Columbus High School