Vera Allen

Market Research in Private and Public Sectors, Course Project at Brown University

• I developed a new product of Protein Ice Cream for a company (David) with a phased rollout plan for production and created promotion strategies, with an estimated 50-60% profit margin. With my group, we created a functioning website for the brand. https://cezariocaramfilho.my.canva.site/david-protein-website/
• I conducted research on competitors, market trends, targeted segments, innovative technologies, and consumer behavior.
• Furthermore, I have written various research papers on data analytics, law-making, anthropology, and current historical events in foreign relations.

• Brown University Varsity Sailing Team. I occupy a starting position in the top boat of both the Co-Ed and Women's teams and competed at the highest level of collegiate sailing. I helped the team win the 'Fowle Trophy' for overall best team performance in 2024 and helped secure a historic win for the Co-Ed Fleet Race National Championship in 2026. Awarded NEISA 'Babineu Crew of the Year Watchlist' 2026, ICSA All-American 2024, 2026, NEISA 'Open Rookie of the Year' 2024.
• Mater Dei High School Varsity Sailing Team, Santa Ana, CA, 2019-2023. I played a key role in securing back-to-back PCISA Championship victories at the national level.
• Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Newport Beach, CA, Paid Coach and Staff Member, 05/22-08/23. Prepared sailors for regattas, organizing learning materials and ensuring their understanding of sailing concepts.
• Paid Private Sailing Coach, Newport Beach, CA. Conducted weekly private lessons, offering hands-on experience and preparing students for regattas.

• She’s The First, Club Member, 05/24, Present, Teams up with Grassroots leaders to give girls in underprivileged countries the platforms and resources they need to advocate for their rights in their communities. Co-organizer of the Global Girls’ Bill of Rights, Fundraises for girls’ Mentorship and Education Problems.
• Southeast Asians Learning English, Fountain Valley, CA, English Teacher, 05/22, 06/23, Assisted with lesson preparation, creating engaging PowerPoint presentations. Provided instruction to children from Asia, helping them develop reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in conversational English. Participated in social and community service events to promote cultural exchange and community engagement.

• Summa Cum Laude (2023)
• Music Teacher Association (MTAC) Certificate of Merit Award (2016-2021)
• Mater Dei Campus Ministry (2019-2023)
• California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (2019-2023)
• The National Honor Society (NHS) (2019-2023)
• Newport Beach c420 Competitive Sailing Team (2020-2023)
• Mater Dei Varsity Sailing Team Captain (2019-2023)
• High School Varsity (CIF) Sailing National Championships (2022 & 2023)