Sebastian Palmer
San Diego
Summary
Business Economics senior at the University of California, San Diego balancing 40+ hour workweeks with rigorous academics earning Tau Sigma Honors. Over 10 years of client-facing and operational experience, complemented by hands-on exposure to business strategy, financial analysis, and growth initiatives through advisory work and financial services internships. Seeking consulting analyst roles focused on data-driven decision making and client impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Strategy Consultant
Flowbright
08.2024 - Current
- Analyzed market positioning and identified high-value revenue opportunities
- Conducted qualitative research to evaluate new product and service concepts
- Developed pricing and operational recommendations to improve margins and scalability
- Refined marketing and client-facing pitches to strengthen value articulation
Financial Advising Intern
LPL Financial & Prudential
San Diego
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Analyzed and prioritized 500+ prospective and inactive client leads
- Conducted extensive outreach, scheduling 10+ advisor meetings
- Logged and analyzed CRM interaction data to refine pitch and follow-up strategies
- Synthesized call insights and lead data to help advisors prioritize follow-ups and tailor outreach messaging
Lead Inspector / Operations Manager
VacanzaStays Luxury Property Management
La Quinta
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Promoted from Inspector to Lead within one year based on performance
- Managed inspector team, scheduling, and vendor coordination for 100+ luxury rental properties
- Optimized workflows and resolved time-sensitive operational issues
Bartender
La Jolla Shores Hotel & Restaurant
La Jolla
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-touch service in a high-volume venue serving an established, high-expectation clientele
- Prioritized competing service demands in real time to maintain speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Resolved service issues quickly while adapting to varied client needs to ensure consistent guest experience
Education
B.S. - Business Economics
University of California, San Diego
San Diego06.2026
A.S.-T - Business Administration
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06-2024
A.A.-T - Economics
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06-2024
Skills
- Business & Financial Analysis
- Consulting & Strategy Support
- Stakeholder Management
- Market & Qualitative Research
- Process Optimization
- Pricing & Growth Analysis
- Excel & Stata
- CRM & Lead Analytics
- Client-Facing Communication
Certification
Google Skills – Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, 10 (and counting) courses including applied AI fundamentals, data analysis, machine learning concepts, and business applications of AI
Timeline
Financial Advising Intern
LPL Financial & Prudential
06.2025 - 09.2025
Bartender
La Jolla Shores Hotel & Restaurant
04.2025 - Current
Business Strategy Consultant
Flowbright
08.2024 - Current
Lead Inspector / Operations Manager
VacanzaStays Luxury Property Management
11.2020 - 10.2022
B.S. - Business Economics
University of California, San Diego
A.S.-T - Business Administration
College of The Desert
A.A.-T - Economics
College of The Desert