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Vanessa Mejorado

Www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-mejorado
Chicago,IL

Summary

Motivated and enthusiastic finance and international business student with experience in equity research, financial modeling, and commercial real estate. Skilled in marketing, client engagement, and data analysis. Eager to bring strong work ethic, teamwork, and bilingual communication skills to a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Value Investing & Financial Modeling Extern

Extern
06.2025 - Current
  • Conducted equity research on 5+ publicly traded companies, using Excel-based DCF and comparable company models to assess valuation and investment potential.
  • Interpreted alternative data and financial ratios to support buy/sell recommendations, improving accuracy of stock picks during simulated portfolio reviews by 20%.

Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Program

Project Destined
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed foundational knowledge in commercial real estate, including financial analysis, market research, and investment evaluation.
  • Strengthened skills in analyzing investment opportunities, risk, and structuring deals aligned with market trends and customer objectives.

Sales and Marketing Intern

Campus Ink
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Executed marketing strategies that contributed to a 15% increase in sales over 8 weeks by targeting high-conversion customer segments and improving brand visibility.
  • Identified and engaged 100+ potential leads through cold calls, email campaigns, and in-person networking, converting 10% into active customers.
  • Managed end-to-end order processing for 20+ customer accounts, ensuring on-time fulfillment and accurate pricing to support strong client satisfaction.

Passenger Assistant

Copa Airlines
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated necessary documentation and communications to ensure safe and timely takeoff and landing procedures for daily flights.
  • Assisted approximately 150 passengers per shift with check-ins, boarding, and travel inquiries, maintaining efficiency and high customer satisfaction during peak travel times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, International Business

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Gies College Of Business
05.2001 - 05.2026

Skills

  • Excel

  • Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Financial Modeling

  • Budgeting

  • Problem Solving

  • Python

  • Team collaboration

Leadership Experience

ALPFA- Association of Latino Professionals for America, Professional Committee, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 08/22, Present

  • Collaborated with fellow committee members to organize successful networking events and workshops tailored to the needs of Latino professionals
  • Actively contributed insights and ideas to enhance professional development opportunities within the organization.
  • Provided support to fellow members and engaged in networking opportunities.


Society of Women in Business, Active Member, Urbana-Champaign, IL, 02/24, Present

  • Attended and contributed to bi-monthly workshops and networking events.
  • Worked with peers to support the society's goals and initiatives.

Certification

Spanish Seal of Biliteracy

Timeline

Value Investing & Financial Modeling Extern

Extern
06.2025 - Current

Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Program

Project Destined
11.2024 - 01.2025

Sales and Marketing Intern

Campus Ink
06.2024 - 08.2024

JPMorgan Chase - Investment Banking Job Simulation

05-2024

Passenger Assistant

Copa Airlines
05.2023 - 08.2023

Statistics 100

01-2023

Spanish Seal of Biliteracy

06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance, International Business

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05.2001 - 05.2026

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