Matilda Varine
Tallahassee,,Florida
Summary
M.S. Applied Economics candidate at Florida State University with experience in economic impact analysis, data visualization, and financial management. I work well across multiple responsibilities, currently balancing graduate research, teaching assistance, and coursework, and am comfortable turning complex quantitative work into clear findings for non-technical audiences. My academic and professional interests center on how data-driven analysis can inform real-world economic and business decisions, particularly across international markets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Graduate Researcher
Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis
Tallahassee, Florida
2026.01 - 2026.03
- Collaborate with research staff on economic research by facilitating data collection, cleaning, and management
- Conduct regional economic impact analysis using RIMS II multipliers from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to estimate employment, output, and value-added effects across industries
- Apply economic theory to design and implement economic impact analysis
- Develop charts, tables, and maps to present research findings clearly to non-technical audiences
- Perform data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS to support research objectives
Director of Finance
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Tallahassee, Florida
2023.12 - 2025.01
- Managed financial operations for a 270 member organization, overseeing a $383,000 operating budget
- Conducted budget meetings and daily spending reviews of 20+ Excel sheets to maintain compliance and on-time payments, as well as suggested adjustments to budget allocations
- Created and presented a financial presentation covering member dues and chapter expenses to over 2,000 potential new members over 22 recruitment sessions
- Served on the House Board, collaborating with advisors on facilities maintenance and long-term investments
Education
M.S. - Applied Economics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 2025.08 -
B.S. - Economics & Political Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 2021.08 - 2025.05
Skills
- Presentation design and professional communication (Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides)
- Econometric analysis and interpretation
- Collaboration and leadership in both academic and professional settings
- Interested in international development and tourism economics
- Studying Swedish and Spanish at beginner level
- Crocheting and sewing
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis
2026.01 - 2026.03
M.S. - Applied Economics
Florida State University
2025.08 -
Director of Finance
Kappa Kappa Gamma
2023.12 - 2025.01
B.S. - Economics & Political Science
Florida State University
2021.08 - 2025.05