Calvin Chu
[email protected] • (331)472-0888 • Chicago, IL
Learner | Solver | Doer | Analyzer | Writer
Skills
Marketing/Advertising: Final Cut Pro X (Video Editing), Audacity (Audio Editing), Canva & Stencil (Online Graphic Design)
Technical: Mathematica, LaTex, Excel, Word, Google Docs, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Java, Javascript
Languages: Fluent in Chinese (both Mandarin & Cantonese), basic proficiency in French
Hobbies & Interests: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Creative Writing (short story, poetry, sports journalism), Violin, Sports
Experience
MycroChange Chicago, IL
Founder, CEO | October 2015 – Present
▪ Social impact venture harnessing the power of crowdsourced microfinance with no minimum
▪ Hult Prize Social Entrepreneurship Challenge Regional Finalist, College New Venture Challenge Semifinalist
▪ Built website, prototyped app design, conducted market research, and led pitches and meetings with advisors
Swishlinks
Brand Partner | May 2017 - Present
▪ Conducted user interviews to drive user conversion
▪ Worked with UI/UX and user onboarding process
▪ Organized user acquisition events to increase brand awareness and adoption
AccuRadio LLC Chicago, IL
Executive Assistant Summer 2015 – Present
▪ Perform statistical analysis to evaluate and revise start-up marketing strategies (SEO/SEM optimization, E-mail, etc.)
▪ Designed & implemented proposals, working directly with CEO, helping triple user base to 2.5 million users monthly.
University of Chicago International Leadership Council Chicago, IL
Markets Division Associate & Entrepreneurship Division Team Member Fall 2015 – Present
▪ Lead discussion, facilitate growth, and provide project advice to educate peers in financial and entrepreneurial concepts.