Passionate about solving complex business problems and uncovering consumer patterns in retail using data. Also passionate about using data in economic and geopolitical analysis. Conducted my thesis research on how the One Belt One Road will boost trade volumes across Eurasia (using R). Recently graduated Union College, a small private liberal arts college in upstate NY, with a double major in Economics & Political Science. Highly proficient at R. - Took a class on Business analytics using R. Expert at breaking down data, visualization, regression analysis, data mining, predictive analytics using decision tree analysis, nearest neighbor algorithms and more. Analyzed coupon marketing campaign data for a big banner retailer as a part of final project for class. (over 12 data sets and millions of observations that needed to be manipulated). Interned at PwC in Management Consulting, Strategy & Ops working for a Go To Market strategy for a Fortune 1000 CPG company. Provided strategic insights through analyzing company's primary data as well as Nielson data, contributed in structuring problem statement, interviewed supply chain partners and senior management, benchmarked company practices against industry best practices, contributed in developing go to market strategy for client. Worked as an analyst at a market intelligence firm in Shanghai, conducting primary and secondary research and data analysis to provide strategic insights to clients.