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Luis Castellanos

San Diego

Summary

Detail-oriented finance major with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in financial principles. Proven ability to contribute effectively in team environments through internship experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills enhance collaborative efforts in finance and marketing. Trained in social media management and marketing campaign development, focused on driving customer engagement and results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Intern

NDIA San Diego
San Diego
06.2024 - Current
  • Supported the planning and promotion of NDIA San Diego events, including the annual Defense & Industry Fall Forum, by drafting LinkedIn posts, managing event announcements, and assisting with registration outreach.
  • Collaborated with board members and event coordinators to design marketing strategies tailored to NDIA San Diego’s diverse audience (industry professionals, government officials, and defense contractors).
  • Created engaging digital content and social media posts to expand chapter visibility across LinkedIn and other platforms, resulting in stronger engagement from industry and government stakeholders.

Sales Associate

Vans
San Ysidro
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed sales transactions and provided customer service, enhancing negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Tracked sales data and assisted in inventory management.
  • Gained experience using point-of-sale systems and financial reporting tools.

Finance Intern

San Diego State University
San Diego
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in financial report preparation, including income statements and balance sheets.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to support investment decisions.
  • Developed budget forecasts and tracked financial performance.
  • Utilized Excel to create financial models and perform data analysis.

Data & Financial Research Project

San Diego State University
San Diego
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collected, monitored, and analyzed financial datasets to identify trends and insights.
  • Created charts and tables to visualize financial data for presentations.
  • Assisted in testing and troubleshooting financial database integrations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Music - Music Recording Technology and Audio Design

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2025

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Analysis & Preparation
  • Technical Systems & Troubleshooting
  • Accounting Support
  • Process Improvement
  • Communication & Organization
  • Financial analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Event coordination
  • Social media management
  • Market research

References

Available upon request.

Professional Development And Interests

  • Passion for financial systems, data analysis, and process optimization.
  • Interest in system integration, database management, and financial technology solutions.
  • Enthusiastic about applying analytical and problem-solving skills in financial and systems analysis.

Coursework

  • Financial Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Management
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Accounting Principles
  • Business Statistics

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Intern

San Diego State University
08.2024 - 05.2025

Marketing Intern

NDIA San Diego
06.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Vans
05.2023 - Current

Data & Financial Research Project

San Diego State University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Finance

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Music - Music Recording Technology and Audio Design

San Diego State University
Luis Castellanos