CHARLOTTE ZHANG
San Diego,CA
Summary
Senior Business Economics student minoring in Finance, with hands-on experience in finance and administration. Responsible leader with a proven record at the Chinese Students & Scholars Association. Diligent, dedicated, reliable, and highly organized, with strong attention to detail. Skilled in financial reporting, business administration and social media management, I excel in fostering collaboration and enhancing team efficiency to achieve impactful results. Multilingual with a passion for community engagement.
U.S. Citizen – Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Intern
AmCan Group
Irvine, CA
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Conduct financial and market research on U.S. and cross-border clients (real estate, investment, and consulting sectors), supporting evaluation of 20+ potential business opportunities.
- Source, screen, and qualify 150+ prospective clients and partners using CRM systems and structured Excel tracking, contributing to a more accurate and actionable sales pipeline.
- Build and maintain financially focused prospect databases, tracking deal stage, follow-ups, and client investment interests to support revenue forecasting and prioritization.
- Assist in preparing client pitch decks, company profiles, and market briefs, incorporating financial metrics and industry benchmarks for internal review and client meetings.
- Support senior team members in client outreach, meeting coordination, and proposal follow-ups, helping advance prospects through early deal stages.
- Analyze client needs and feedback to help refine outreach strategies and improve lead-to-meeting conversion rates.
Head of the Department
Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
San Diego, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Led a 20-member team in planning and executing cultural, academic, and networking events that engaged 500+ students from diverse backgrounds.
- Managed departmental budgeting and sponsorship initiatives, securing $6,000+ in external funding through campus partnerships and alumni outreach.
- Designed and implemented digital marketing strategies on WeChat, Instagram, and Xiaohongshu, increasing event visibility and attendance by 35%.
- Served as a liaison between UCSD administration and Chinese student communities, strengthening organizational reputation and inclusivity.
Administrative Intern
The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Processed and reconciled over 100 financial transactions weekly using accounting software, improving monthly reporting accuracy by 15%.
- Supported budgeting and expense tracking for departmental activities, ensuring compliance with internal financial policies.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 10+ staff members to streamline administrative workflows, reducing document turnaround time by 20%.
- Designed onboarding materials and trained 3 new administrative assistants, standardizing procedures and enhancing team efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Economics - Finance
University of California, San Diego
06.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Python (basic)
- Quickbooks
- Salesforce
- R
- Stata
- JMP
- Canva
- Multilingual
- Social Media Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Systems Applications
- Marketing Strategy
- Mathematics & Calculus
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional
Timeline
Business Development Intern
AmCan Group
11.2025 - 02.2026
Head of the Department
Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
01.2025 - Current
Administrative Intern
The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America
07.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Business Economics - Finance
University of California, San Diego
References
References available upon request.