BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY · CLASS OF 2027
Hi, I’m Damian.
Financial Economics senior pursuing opportunities in real estate.
Focused on underwriting, investment analysis, and market research. Seeking opportunities in the tri-state area: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Finance·Real estate·Strategy
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Analysis & applied work
Selected projects
Real estate investment analysis and strategy, applied.
01
Real Estate Investment Thesis
Project Destined · Apr – May 2026
Simulated investment caseAnalyzed market conditions, financing assumptions, and projected returns; pitched and defended a simulated real estate investment before industry judges.
Project details
- Assignment
- Evaluate a property investment under simulated market conditions.
- Contribution
- Researched the market, assessed financing assumptions and projected returns, and developed the investment thesis.
- Deliverable
- Final deal pitch presented and defended before industry judges.
02
RSM Spring Strategy Case Competition
Management Consulting Group · Feb – Mar 2025
Semifinalist · Team leaderLed a four-person team to the semifinals with technology-enabled growth recommendations for a Fortune 500 company.
Project details
- Assignment
- Develop technology-enabled growth strategies for a Fortune 500 company.
- Contribution
- Led a four-person team; combined market research and financial analysis to recommend membership changes, automation, and direct marketing.
- Outcome
- Reached the semifinals and presented recommendations to executive board and committee members.
More projects Community research & AI evaluation
03
Community Practice — TechWorks!
Jan – May 2026
Community research- Collaboration
- Partnered with community organizations to evaluate stakeholder needs.
- Contribution
- Conducted market research and used data analysis to support strategic project management initiatives.
04
Project Hydra — AI Image Evaluation & Alignment
Jun 2026 – Present
AI evaluation- Collaboration
- Collaborated with Handshake AI on evaluation of generative AI outputs.
- Contribution
- Evaluated, ranked, and assessed AI-generated images using quality and compliance rubrics.
Professional experience & development
Selected experience
Sep 2026 – Present
CurrentICSC Foundation Retail Real Estate Bridge Program Participant
Project Destined
Feb – May 2026
Real Estate Training & Virtual Internship
Project Destined
Completed Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals and the Real Estate Private Equity Virtual Internship.
Additional experience Ambassador & sales
Jun 2026 – Present
CurrentAmbassador
Breakaway
Nov 2023 – Jan 2024
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing & Cutco Cutlery
- Built relationships with 50 new clients through cold calls, presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Closed deals up to $250, drove a 10% sales increase, exceeded monthly targets by 15%, and increased existing-customer retention by 18%.
Leadership experience
China Care Club
President · May 2025 – May 2026
Vice President of Internal Affairs · Apr 2024 – May 2025
Organized cultural and fundraising events with a $250 budget, raising $1.5k in revenue and increasing attendance by 25%. Coordinated finance, sales, marketing, and human resources, and used spending and attendance data to identify opportunities for expansion.
Temporarily covered Treasurer responsibilities for one week while serving as President.
CHINA CARE CLUB · APR 2024 – MAY 2026
$1.5kRevenue raised through events
+25%Increase in attendance
+67%Increase in budget allocation
2 rolesPresident & Vice President
More leadership & community experience
Feb 2025 – May 2026
Secretary
Binghamton Chinacope Organization
- Maintained executive board meeting minutes and coordinated room bookings for cultural events, fundraisers, and meetings.
- Created weekly email campaigns reaching 800 students and faculty, with a reported 70% open rate.
Apr 2024 – May 2026
Multimedia Chair
Binghamton Thai Student Organization
- Led social media content creation and produced monthly, event, and semester recap videos.
- Created content for a community of 1,000+ members using Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut.
Jun – Jul 2026
Program Staff
Taiwanese American Next Generation (TANG)
About me
Why real estate
I enjoy the challenge of weighing the many factors that shape a real estate investment, from market conditions and financing to a property’s potential. Real estate has always interested me because there is so much to understand, and each opportunity brings a different set of questions to work through.
Binghamton University✳
BS in Financial Economics
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
GraduationExpected May 2027Senior standing
Major GPA3.71 / 4.00Dean’s List honoree
Dean’s List: Fall 2023, Spring 2025 & Fall 2025
Minors: Digital and Data Studies & AccountingCredentials & continuing education
In progressNew York Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing Coursework
Corofy Real Estate School · Jun 2026 – Present
77-hour curriculum covering real estate law, finance, property management, and contracts in preparation for the state licensing exam.
Issued May 2026Real Estate Private Equity Virtual Internship Program
Project Destined
View certificate ↗Issued Mar 2026Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Certificate Program
Project Destined · Global Real Estate Academy
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