(987) 654-3210

Birdie Amsterdam birdie@hccs.hunter.cuny.ed

u
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

EDUCATION
2016-2020 HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY
GPA: 3.94/4.00; Class rank: 3/220; SAT: 1570/1600
 Honor Classes: Advanced Art History II, Advanced Latin Literature, Mathematics Seminar,
Calculus II (at Columbia University), Organic Chemistry, Advanced Science Research Seminar
 Honors: New York Life Award, National Chemistry Olympiad, Regeneron Science Talent
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 Involvements: Student Government, Mock Trial, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track

EXPERIENCE
Summer 2019 J.P. MORGAN New York, NY
Investment Bank Summer High School Program
 Completed a four-week internship in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
investment banking group resulting in a return offer for Summer 2022
 Prepared presentation materials used in a live M&A sell-side transaction and a completed IPO
 Performed fundamental financial research on seven media companies used for weekly
comparables
 Worked with a team of four to manage a client’s data room during a $1B+ buy-side advisory
deal
2018-present COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY
Eisenthal Group Chemistry Lab, Student Researcher
 Conducted independent research project to chemically characterize unknown antibiotics from
fungal extracts that could be transferred over an aqueous interface
 Designed, optimized, and conducted tests of antibiotic activity from library of unknown
chemicals
 Collaborated with senior researchers to publish findings on antibiotic assisted molecular ion
transport in Chemical Reviews
Summer 2018 CONGRESSWOMAN ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ’S OFFICE New York, NY
Election Campaign Intern
 Overhauled organization’s brand via digital and print marketing strategy, resulting in a 518%
increase in total social media reach in first eight weeks
 Oversaw all new demand generation, including implementing strategic email marketing
campaigns
 Maximized relationship marketing initiatives by measuring email campaigns and providing
recommendations for future optimization

LEADERSHIP
2017-present GENERAL ORGANIZATION (Student Government) New York, NY
Activities Vice President
 Oversaw the interaction and administration of over 100 high school student organizations
 Aided in the founding of three new student organizations by facilitating administration approval
 Worked with the student government team of seven to organize three annual school-wide events

2016-present VARSITY BASKETBALL New York, NY

Team Captain
 Elected by a team of 18 to serve as the Captain for the school’s varsity women’s basketball team
 Co-led weekend practices and worked with the team’s three coaches to review game footage
 Led the team to two championships in the Public Schools Athletic League (2017, 2018)

2016-2018 QUIZ BOWL New York, NY

Co-President
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 Led a team of six to win 1 place at the 2017 High School National Championship Tournament
PERSONAL
 Community: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: ED Volunteer & Medical Spanish Interpreter,
2017-2019; New York Ballet: Usher, 2016-2017; YMCA: Youth Basketball Coach, 2014-present
 Awards: National AP Scholar, HCHS Student of the Year, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
 Interests: Freelance designer, Formula 1, New York Knicks, horseback riding

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Birdie Amsterdam birdie@hccs.hunter.cuny.ed
u
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

EDUCATION
2016-2020 HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY
GPA: 3.94/4.00; Class rank: 3/220; SAT: 1570/1600
 Honor Classes: Advanced Art History II, Advanced Latin Literature, Mathematics Seminar,
Calculus II (at Columbia University), Organic Chemistry, Advanced Science Research Seminar
 Honors: New York Life Award, National Chemistry Olympiad, Regeneron Science Talent
Search
 Involvements: Student Government, Mock Trial, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track

EXPERIENCE
Summer 2019 J.P. MORGAN New York, NY
Investment Bank Summer High School Program
 Completed a four-week internship in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
investment banking group resulting in a return offer for Summer 2022
 Prepared presentation materials used in a live M&A sell-side transaction and a completed IPO
 Performed fundamental financial research on seven media companies used for weekly
comparables
 Worked with a team of four to manage a client’s data room during a $1B+ buy-side advisory
deal
2018-present COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY
Eisenthal Group Chemistry Lab, Student Researcher
 Conducted independent research project to chemically characterize unknown antibiotics from
fungal extracts that could be transferred over an aqueous interface
 Designed, optimized, and conducted tests of antibiotic activity from library of unknown
chemicals
 Collaborated with senior researchers to publish findings on antibiotic assisted molecular ion
transport in Chemical Reviews
Summer 2018 CONGRESSWOMAN ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ’S OFFICE New York, NY
Election Campaign Intern
 Overhauled organization’s brand via digital and print marketing strategy, resulting in a 518%
increase in total social media reach in first eight weeks
 Oversaw all new demand generation, including implementing strategic email marketing
campaigns
 Maximized relationship marketing initiatives by measuring email campaigns and providing
recommendations for future optimization

LEADERSHIP
2017-present GENERAL ORGANIZATION (Student Government) New York, NY
Activities Vice President
 Oversaw the interaction and administration of over 100 high school student organizations
 Aided in the founding of three new student organizations by facilitating administration approval
  Worked with the student government team of seven to organize three annual school-wide events
2016-present VARSITY BASKETBALL New York, NY
Team Captain
 Elected by a team of 18 to serve as the Captain for the school’s varsity women’s basketball team
 Co-led weekend practices and worked with the team’s three coaches to review game footage
 Led the team to two championships in the Public Schools Athletic League (2017, 2018)

2016-2018 QUIZ BOWL New York, NY

Co-President
st
 Led a team of six to win 1 place at the 2017 High School National Championship Tournament

PERSONAL
 Community: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: ED Volunteer & Medical Spanish Interpreter,
2017-2019; New York Ballet: Usher, 2016-2017; YMCA: Youth Basketball Coach, 2014-present
 Awards: National AP Scholar, HCHS Student of the Year, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
 Interests: Freelance designer, Formula 1, New York Knicks, horseback riding