THAO TRAN

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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, USA

Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Finance Comprehensive Major
Business Economics Comprehensive Major
Mathematics Major with Statistic Emphasis December 2017
Areas of Concentration: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
Departmental Honors in Economics
University Honors Program
Cumulative GPA: 3.82 / 4.00

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

International Students Scholarship 2017 – 2018
Philip Zivnuska Mathematics Scholarship 2016 – 2017
Fred Sirianni Scholarship 2016 – 2017
Foundation Scholarship 2014 – 2017
Rounds Scholarship 2014 – 2017
Lawrence and Dorothy Wahlstrom Mathematics Scholarship 2015 – 2016
Hass Scholarship 2014 – 2015

COURSEWORKS

Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory Introduction to Probability Survey and Sampling Methods
Abstract Algebra I Mathematical Statistics Experimental Design and Analysis
Research Methods Nonparametric Statistics Topological Data Analysis
Introduction to Real Analysis Linear Regression Analysis and Time Series Statistical Programming in R

WORK EXPERIENCES
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 2018
• Assist Didem Tuzemen and Jon Willis in academic research and monetary policy briefings
• Process, and analyze data, such as Current Population Survey or American Community Survey, using
SQL, R, and Stata
• Participate in empirical research and prepare written materials for Bank publications in LaTeX
• Collaborate with other research associates to carry out outreach activities and introduce opportunities
in economics to high school students from diverse backgrounds
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ADMINISTRATIVE & DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF), Eau Claire, WI 2017
• Reviewed policy and procedures of the organization for National Standards certification
• Performed sensitivity analysis for different management fee structures of the Foundation account

CATERING STUDENT MANAGER

SODEXO, Eau Claire, WI 2014 - 2017
• Managed contracts to monitor and conduct quality check on events
• Trained, assigned tasks, and managed the progress of the new team members
• Reported customer feedback and daily operations to Catering Director

INVENTORY SPECIALIST
University Bookstore, Eau Claire, WI 2017
• Conducted Cycle Count inventory processes to ensure accuracy and timely execution
• Maintained and evaluated inventory records using computerized management system

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
2017 – 2018
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: Multivariate Analysis of NMAR Time Series Data
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Kraker, Department of Mathematics
• Survey possible appropriate methods for imputing missing data in multivariate time series
• Review suitable methods to deal with not missing at random (NMAR) data
• Apply selected methods that are suitable for the time series data
• Compare and assess all selected methods using a simulation-based approach

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2017 – 2018

Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: Analysis of Urban and Regional Development in Eau Claire
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abra Brisbin, Department of Mathematics
• Generate a random sample of properties from Eau Claire County and retrieve required data
• Create heat maps of I/L ratio, tax revenue, and infrastructure costs in Eau Claire County using R
• Apply regression methods to validate the use of I/L ratio as a proxy for redevelopment potential
• Establish a statistical model of financial sustainability to inform future development projects
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2017 – 2018
Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: The Study of River Infrastructure Effects on the Housing Markets
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Thomas Kemp, Department of Economics
• Assess variables’ independence using correlation matrix and data visualization techniques
• Perform multiple linear regression analysis to study the effect of river infrastructure on housing value
• Investigate and apply Hedonic regression on the data
• Produce and present reports for Eau Claire County Planning and Development Department
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University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2016 – 2018

Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: Lunar Effects on UW-Eau Claire On-Campus Housing Incidents
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Kraker, Department of Mathematics
• Perform and monitor a details oriented process of data scrubbing and cleaning
• Conduct time series analysis and generalized linear regression analysis on housing incidents
• Evaluate various hypothesis test on different data analysis software, such as R and Minitab
• Design and present paper, posters, and presentations at national conferences using LaTex
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2015 – 2017
Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: Skewed and Flexible Skewed Models: An Application to Health Data
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Aziz, Department of Mathematics
• Researched newly introduced flexible skew models and mixed models for health data
• Created and organized a coding platform to fit all selected distributions in R
• Applied all the prominent models on the empirical data and the BMI data
• Compared performance and compiled results to prepare written and oral presentations using LaTex

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2014 – 2016

Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: Trends in Female Entrepreneurship in Vietnam
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rose-Marie Avin, Department of Economics
• Searched and summarized literature journals about female entrepreneur in Vietnam
• Created survey questions and designed layout for field research in Ha Noi, Vietnam
• Applied for Institutional Review Board process to obtain approval for surveys and sampling methods
• Conducted field research in Vietnam and compiled data from surveys
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 2013 – 2015
Undergraduate Student Research Collaborator
Topic: The Moduli Space of 5|0 Dimensional Complex Associative Algebras
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Penkava, Department of Mathematics
• Studied the essence of dimensional complex associative algebras and how to find new deformations
• Worked with Maple to calculate new deformations of algebra
• Monitored the progress of the research and reported to Dr. Penkava
• Prepared related paperwork, including application, conferences, and travel awards

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Teaching Assistant – “Earth Algebra” – Professor Abra Brisbin 2017
• Assist students in class with questions and difficulties
• Hold office hours weekly as well as review sessions before exams
• Plan and lead a lecture on “Periodic Functions”
• Grade class materials and assist students with Webwork

Teaching Assistant – “Mathematical Statistics” – Professor Mohammad Aziz

• Grade homework and return to professor in timely manner 2017
• Report common mistakes or concerns in the grading to professor
• Enter grade into Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning platform
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Teaching Assistant – “A Short Course in Calculus” – Professor Robert Berg
• Grade and organize homework and quizzes 2016 - 2017
• Arrange and lead review sessions to assist students with possible questions

Teaching Assistant – “Honors Calculus I” – Professor Chris Hlas

• Collaborated on curriculum and lab materials 2015
• Instructed lab sessions for 20 students and graded lab works
• Supported students to work with Maple

Teaching Assistant – “Principles of Macroeconomics” – Professor Rose-Marie Avin

• Lead 15 study sessions and review sessions to help students review course materials 2014 - 2015
• Graded, reorganized, and input exercises on D2L

Teaching Assistant – “Principles of Microeconomics” – Professor Li Yan

• Developed review materials and created tutorial for students 2014
• Instructed 15 study sessions to assist student with homework and in-class assignments
• Graded and arranged written works in alphabetical order

GRANT AWARDS
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2017 – 2018
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Kraker, Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2017 – 2018
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Abra Brisbin, Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2017 – 2018
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Thomas Kemp, Department of Economics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2016 – 2017
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Kraker, Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2015 – 2016
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Aziz, Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Multi-year Blugold Commitment Grant 2014 – 2015
International Fellows Program for Research, Service, and Creative Activity
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rose-Marie Avin, Department of Economics
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University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2014 – 2015
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Penkava, Department of Mathematics

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 2013 – 2014
Student-Faculty Research Collaboration Grants
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Penkava, Department of Mathematics

PRESENTATIONS, PROCEEDINGS, AND PAPERS

“Trends in the Labor Share Post-2000”
Article published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Macro Bulletin, Fourth Quarter 2018

“Skewed and Flexible Skewed Distributions: A modern look at the distribution of BMI”
Paper published on the American Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 12 Issue 2 June 2017 2017

“Lunar Effects on UW-Eau Claire On-Campus Housing Incidents”

Poster presented at the ASA Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference, La Jolla, CA 2017

“Lunar Effects on UW-Eau Claire On-Campus Housing Incidents”

Poster presented at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2017

“Lunar Effects on UW-Eau Claire On-Campus Housing Incidents”

Speaker at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2017

“Modelling Body Mass Index Distribution Using Flexible Skewed Density Functions: An Application to UWEC Health Data”
Poster presented at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2016

“Modelling Body Mass Index Distribution Using Flexible Skewed Density Functions: An Application to UWEC Health Data”
Speaker at 15th Annual University of Wisconsin System Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Stevens Point, WI 2016

“Modelling Body Mass Index Distribution Using Flexible Skewed Density Functions: An Application to UWEC Health Data”
Poster presented at the Spring Research Conference, Chicago, IL 2016

“Trends in Female Entrepreneurship in Vietnam”

Poster presented at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2016

“The Moduli Space of 5|0 Dimensional Complex Associative Algebras”

Poster presented at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2015

“5|0 Dimensional Algebras and Deformation Theory”

Speaker at the 14th Annual University of Wisconsin System Symposium for Undergraduate Research and 2015
Creative Activity, Milwaukee, WI

“5- Dimensional Algebras and Deformation Theory”

Poster presented at the Joint Mathematics Meeting, San Antonio, TX 2015
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“Algebras and Deformation Theory”
Speaker at the 13th Annual University of Wisconsin System Symposium for Undergraduate Research and 2014
Creative Activity, Milwaukee, WI

“The Moduli Space of 5|0 Dimensional Complex Associative Algebras”

Poster presented at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Eau Claire, WI 2014

“5|0 Dimensional Algebras and Deformation Theory”

Speaker at the Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium, La Crosse, WI 2014

COMPETITIONS
Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition
Winona, MN 2017
CFA Institute Research Challenge – 5th place
Madison, WI 2017
Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition
Winona, MN 2016

MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Women in Mathematic 2015 - 2017
American Statistical Association 2015 - 2017
Kappa Mu Epsilon – Eau Claire Chapter 2014 - 2017
National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2013 - 2017

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Co-President of Data Analytics Association 2017
Vice President of Math Club & Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Mathematics Society 2015
Vice President of Honors Help Honors 2015
Junior Vice President of Financial Management Associations 2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel LaTex Maple
Microsoft Word R/R Studio Matlab
Microsoft PowerPoint Minitab Eviews
Microsoft Azure Python Stata
Power BI SQL Java