Benjamin E. Fisher 650.492.1918 | befisher@ucdavis.edu EDUCATION

University of California, Davis Graduating Fall 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Economics Minor in Managerial Economics Deans’ Honors List, Winter 2014

EXPERIENCE

Host Analytics, Redwood City CA Summer 2015 Market Data Analyst Intern Designed a quantitative statistical model using customer data to determine the effectiveness of various marketing pipelines, and develop business profitability profiles to allow for increased efficiency of targeted marketing. Developed and implemented targeted marketing and sales strategy based on research findings. Managed web analytics to monitor traffic and user retention, which translated into UX/UI strategy.

CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, New York NY Summer 2014 Equity Research Intern Designed a comprehensive forecasting model for Alliance Data Systems, based on extensive data mining and analysis of the companies reported figures over the past 10+ years. Built historical data-backed pricing models to analyze trends in EPS growth for Visa, MasterCard, and American Express alongside Senior Equity Analyst and Managing Director. Authored quarterly report with performance expectations and company analysis. Auction.com, Palo Alto CA October 2013 – February 2014 Research Assistant Designed and conducted data-oriented research project using in depth analysis of both company and market real estate trends to determine the effectiveness of online auction marketplaces, specifically the purchase and sale of foreclosed houses. Stanford University, Palo Alto CA Summer 2013 Research Assistant Authored paper “Comparing Online Auctions to Negotiated Sales: The Auction.com Market Validation Program” Researched the implementation of Health Insurance Exchanges and Medicare Part C alongside Chair of the Stanford Economics Department Jon Levin. Attended weekly seminars as part of the Stanford University Summer Honors Program.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Stata, SQL, GRETL, Salesforce, Marketo, Excel (Extensive)

COURSEWORK

Analysis of Economic Data: Statistical analysis of data and univariate and multivariate regression analysis, investigating key relationships, obtaining, transforming, and displaying data. Health Economics: The health care market, emphasizing individual demand, provision of services by doctors and hospitals, health insurance, managed care and competition, the role of government. Economics of Uncertainty: Optimal decisions under uncertainty, insurance market, asymmetric information, signaling in the job market, optimal search strategies, reservation price principle. Intro to Computers (HTML, Python): Includes word processing, spreadsheets, web-page creation, basic programming, basic computer organization.

LEADERSHIP Fifa for Africa, Los Altos CA Founded a non-profit organization in partnership with Soccer Saves and raised $1500 towards youth soccer leagues in South Africa that double as a classroom for health education for children who cannot afford formal schooling.