Ethan C. Kim
Corvallis,OR
Summary
Finance undergraduate with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, actively investing since age 16 through a self-managed brokerage account and Roth IRA. Seeking a role in financial planning and wealth management to support client portfolio development, investment research, and data-driven recommendations. I am committed to professional growth, and I am currently planning to pursue the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer / Bartender
Oregon State University Catering
Corvallis, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver high‑quality service to alumni, donors, and VIP attendees during university and athletic events.
- Provide hospitality while maintaining discretion, professionalism, and compliance with alcohol‑service regulations.
- Collaborate with teams of 10–25 staff to coordinate events for 50–500+ guests with time‑sensitive execution.
Seasonal Retail Associate
Metropolitan Market
Seattle, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted an average of 200+ customers weekly using active listening and rapport‑building.
- Managed precision‑based seafood preparation, labeling, and quality control.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated discrepancies to prevent shrink and supply gaps.
- Selected to train replacement associate due to strong performance and reliability.
Junior Automotive Technician
Stones German Garage
Seattle, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported service operations through parts management, workflow coordination, and customer communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of service completion and parts usage.
- Assisted in training two new apprentices on shop procedures and expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2026
Skills
- Time value of money
- Risk and return analysis
- Portfolio diversification
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial modeling
- Internal rate of return (IRR)
- Net present value (NPV)
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Client-facing professionalism
Websites
Timeline
Caterer / Bartender
Oregon State University Catering
01.2023 - Current
Seasonal Retail Associate
Metropolitan Market
01.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Automotive Technician
Stones German Garage
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Oregon State University