Kaia Colban

Kaia Colban EDUCATION CORNELL UNIVERSITY BS, Applied Economics and Management; Minors: Psychology, Inequality Studies GPA: 3.79; Dean's List all semesters Fall 2017, Study Abroad: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia Undefeated in Case Study Competitions, including • Oliver Wyman Case Challenge Day (April 28-29, 2017), l"/29 teams • Deloitte Technology Case Competition (March 23.24, 2017), l"/9 teams • Accenture Innovation Challenge (March 10-16, 2017), 1"/8 teams at Cornell ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE SCHOLAR Talagante, Chile. September 2014 - June 2015 Graduated high school in 3 years. Received scholarship to study abroad: lived with host families, attended Spanish high school RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Ithaca, NY, May 2019 Costa Rica, 9/2017-12/2017 CitiBank, Sophomore Summer Analyst New York, NY, June 2017 - August 2017 • Rotated through: Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Corporate Investment Banking (CIB), Investment Grade Sales (IGS) • DCM: Drafted pitchbooks (included: market overview, industry analysis,) for client meetings; used: Excel, PPT, Bloomberg • CIB: Analyzed Citi's loan return risk calculations; proposed modification to clarify risk origination and reduce calculation errors • IGS: Worked with 3 interns to develop a hedge fund pitch; built an investment thesis, proposed 4 investment opportunities • Collaborated on an internal consulting project with 5 interns; proposed new ways to improve a current client-Citi relationship through analyzing market trends and meeting with various employees to understand current relationship aspects PlanetTogether, BOOST Project Manager San Diego, CA and Ithaca, NY, September 2015 - June 2017 • Developed and implemented a business plan for a new PlanetTogether (PT) internship program, BOOST • Initiated partnerships with professors at UCSD and Cornell University; hired, trained, and managed 12 graduate students • Independently approached and secured 6 new BOOST clients (Stone Brewery, Crane Aerospace, Hygiena Medical Packaging, San Diego Food Bank, BumbleBee, and ThyssennICrupp) by pitching the value BOOST will add to their company • Researched manufacturing constraints and drafted 9 articles explaining how PT's software addresses and mitigates constraints LaneOPX, Business Development and Marketing Intern San Diego, CA, December 2016 - June 2017 • Conversed with partners to develop understanding of lean-sigma methodology and LaneOPX's key services (turnaround management, operational excellence, applied learning); drafted content for LaneOPX's website • Employed databases (Hoover, Thomas Reuters) to research/determine best manufacturers for client needs Cornell Consulting LLC, Business Analyst Ithaca, NY, September 2015 - January 2016 • Consulted for a tech startup; analyzed trends in mobile web and app spaces, performed in depth industry analysis to determine the client's product's impact on various markets by conducting surveys and research; developed market entry strategy • Created and delivered a pitch to a Fortune 500 energy company; analyzed the impact of potential currency fluctuations on financials, conducted/presented competitor case studies, and examined investor relations • Organized Spring 2016 recruitment, held information sessions and interviews, accepted 4% of applicants ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Giveology, Treasurer Ithaca, NY. September 2015 - Present • Approached Forefront, a non-profit, and secured a partnership to construct a primary school in India • Spearheaded fundraising drive, raised over $12,000 to support students and schools worldwide • Hosted essay contest for students on the difficulties of obtaining an education in developing countries, received 85 applications Art Beyond Cornell, Advisor/Therapist Ithaca, NY, September 2016 - Present • Led weekly art therapy session at MacCormick Detention Center; developed delinquents' confidence and interpersonal skills Pi Sigma Epsilon Professional Business Fraternity, Active Member Ithaca, NY, September 2016 - Present • Strengthened management, sales, finance, and research skills through hands-on business experiences • Served as a mentor to new pledge class; spoke at industry round tables, mentored new members Cornell University Bear's Den, Event Coordinator Ithaca, NY, October 2015 - January 2016 • Consulted on revenue maximization for Bear's Den, an on-campus restaurant; proposed partnering with clubs to host events • Recruited 40 clubs to host events at The Bear's Den; assisted with event promotion and preparation, increased revenue by 125% SKILLS/INTERESTS Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent), American Sign Language (proficient) Extracurriculars: College Mentors for Kids, Cornell Nordic Ski Team. Cornell Thrift, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity Awards: National AP Scholar Award. Presidential Gold Service Award Interests: Exploring (getting lost in) new places, Learning ethnic dances. Baking (but not cooking), CrossFit, Hiking EFTA00602609