Damian Chang wearing a gray suit and black tie

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.

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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 case

Analyzed market conditions, financing assumptions, and projected returns; pitched and defended a simulated real estate investment before industry judges.

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Student case study · Based on a Project Destined template · XLSX

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 leader

Led 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
Current

ICSC Foundation Retail Real Estate Bridge Program Participant

Project Destined

Additional experience Ambassador & sales
Jun 2026 – Present
Current

Ambassador

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

$1.5k

Revenue raised through events

+25%

Increase in attendance

+67%

Increase in budget allocation

2 roles

President & 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 2027

Senior standing

Major GPA3.71 / 4.00

Dean’s List honoree

Dean’s List: Fall 2023, Spring 2025 & Fall 2025
Minors: Digital and Data Studies & Accounting

Credentials & continuing education

In progress

New 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 2026

Real Estate Private Equity Virtual Internship Program

Project Destined

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Issued Mar 2026

Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Certificate Program

Project Destined · Global Real Estate Academy

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Microsoft ExcelFinancial modelingUnderwritingCash flow & NOICapital structuresIRR & equity multiplesProperty valuationMarket analysisLeadershipCommunication
Contact

Get in touch.

I’m seeking real estate opportunities in the tri-state area: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. I’d love to connect.