Nicole Pasternak

AI Data Annotation Specialist - DataAnnotation - Remote

(2026-07)

English Discussion Tutor - Ringle - Remote

(2026-06)

• Maintained an average student rating of 4.8+/5.0, earning Golden Star Tutor recognition
• Conducted personalized English discussion sessions to enhance students' language skills

Investment Banking Extern (M&A Focus) - Roadmap Advisors - Remote (Virginia-based)

(2026-05 - 2026-08)

• Executed industry research and target screening to evaluate potential M&A opportunities across buy-side transaction pipelines
• Completed 5 image annotation projects by identifying and labeling relevant visual elements, including food processing facilities and engineering workflows, to support AI model training and data accuracy

Case Team Analyst - Bruin Marketers - Los Angeles, CA

(2026-01)

• Performed market and competitor analysis using publicly available data to evaluate growth recommendations for simulated client engagements
• Designed and delivered impactful client presentations by distilling complex data into executive-friendly slide decks for industry experts

Editor, Bruin Reserve Weekly Newsletter - Bruin Reserve Bank - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-12)

• Initiated the editorial lifestyle for a flagship publication reaching 500+ students and faculty, increasing weekly engagement by 15% through revamped data visualizations
• Transformed intricate fiscal and monetary policies into practical insights to drive discussions in weekly team briefings

Research Analyst - Bruin Reserve Bank - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-11)

• Identified 1-3% per capita cost-saving opportunities for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) through analysis of Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) public use files
• Provided data-driven insights for executive presentations at Bruin Reserve Bank using policy simulations

Economic Policy Analyst - Bruin Reserve Bank - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-09)

• Spearheaded federal Open Market Committee simulations utilizing Taylor Rule modeling to recommend interest rate strategies balancing 2% inflation target and maximum employment
• Managed a task force of six students to develop trade policy recommendations identifying 10% efficiency gains in U.S. investment flows through optimized tariff structures

Strategy Associate - Bruin Women in Business - Los Angeles, CA

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Collaborated with 12-member team to develop centralized data dictionary, utilizing Excel VBA for automated data cleaning that reduced reporting anomalies by 20%
• Designed executive measurement frameworks, accelerating internal decision-making cycles by 35%

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics - University of California, Los Angeles (2024-09)