Finance · Analytics · Communication

Kooshan
Etemadi

Finance Student & Entrepreneur

Finance student at UT Dallas with a 3.87 GPA. I've spent the last few years building businesses, working in the real world, and figuring things out on my own. Take a look at what I've been working on.

3.87 GPA
$2M+ Transaction Vol.
40K+ Followers Built
3 Ventures Founded

Video Introduction

Get to Know Me

About Me

I'm a Finance student at UT Dallas. Outside of school there's a lot going on — here's a bit of who I am.

Car Enthusiast

I've loved engines since I was a kid. Sports cars, performance builds, the sound of a flat-six — it just does something for me. Porsche is my favorite brand hands down and one day I want to own a collection of them. Working with Porsche Austin gave me a taste of that world professionally and honestly made the passion even stronger.

Finance & Entrepreneurship

I started my first business in high school and honestly never looked back. Since then I've launched e-commerce brands, done freelance work, and built my own analytics venture that's done over $2M in transaction volume. Finance drew me in because I genuinely enjoy the numbers side of things — understanding risk, thinking in probabilities, figuring out where the value actually is. UT Dallas has given me a solid foundation to put structure behind what I was already doing on my own.

Travel

I love to travel, especially with friends. There's nothing better than going somewhere new with people you actually enjoy being around. I'm big on nature and outdoor experiences — some of my favorite trips have been to Colorado, Iran, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Always looking for the next one.

Friends & Family

My friends and family mean everything to me. A lot of my best memories come from just being around the people I care about, whether that's a trip somewhere or just hanging out. That side of life keeps me grounded in everything else I do.

Projects

My Projects

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Entrepreneurship · Analytics

Private Capital Analytics Venture

Independent analytics operation applying statistical modeling to high-volume, probability-based decision environments

Founded in November 2024, this independent venture applies rigorous statistical analysis to high-volume, probability-based decision environments. I built Python-based automation workflows to improve execution consistency, developed simulation models to evaluate expected value and variance across repeated transactions, and implemented capital allocation and risk management frameworks to manage volatility and optimize long-term performance. Within one year the venture generated over $2,000,000 in cumulative transaction volume across a roster of 6 active clients. For each client I build a fully bespoke Excel tracking system — logging sessions, modeling return rates, calculating tax exposure, and delivering clear performance reporting. The sample data below represents a single client's performance dashboard over 142 days.

Sample Client Snapshot The figures below reflect performance data for one client over a 142-day period. Data used with client permission.
1,303+ Sessions Logged
18.1% Avg. Return Rate
$483/day Avg. Daily Gain
$176K Projected Annual Gain
6 Active Clients
$2M+ Total Transaction Volume
<1 yr Time to Scale

Key Skills Applied

Python automation, statistical simulation, expected value modeling, variance analysis, capital allocation strategy, Excel dashboard design, client reporting, and risk management. This venture represents the direct application of my Finance education to a real, self-directed, revenue-generating operation — built from scratch with no outside capital and scaled to 6 clients within the first year.

Client Dashboard — Brandon DeLuna

Nov 29, 2025 – Apr 19, 2026  ·  142 Days  ·  Data shared with client permission

$378,890 Total Buy-Ins
$437,514 Total Withdrawals
$68,570 Real Net Profit
18.1% Return Rate
$176,255 Yearly Estimate
Date Day Buy In Withdrawal Real Net Return

Top 20 most profitable sessions of 1,303 total — sorted by real net profit

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Content Creation · Professional Work

Porsche Austin — Social Media Content

Short-form video and photo content in collaboration with Porsche Austin, published via @sync.reviews

As a social media freelancer for Porsche Austin, I produced short-form video and photo content showcasing pre-owned Porsche inventory. Working directly with the sales team to select vehicles and confirm specification details, I created posts designed to convert viewer attention into qualified buyer inquiries. Content was published collaboratively through my personal TikTok platform @sync.reviews, where I had already built an audience and content infrastructure — making it a natural distribution channel for dealership inventory content.

Reflection

This role pushed me to apply business communication skills in a real, high-stakes context. Porsche buyers are discerning — vague or generic content gets ignored. I had to learn how to highlight the specific details that enthusiasts actually care about: model year, trim, condition, and provenance. Every post was essentially a professional business message with a clear audience, purpose, and call to action, just delivered through video instead of email. It reinforced for me that good communication is about knowing your reader, regardless of the format.

Content Preview

@sync.reviews  ·  Collaborative content with Porsche Austin

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Business Communication

Email Feedback Portfolio

Proofreading, professional rewriting, and response to Ms. Padilla's draft

This project involved receiving a poorly written, error-filled internal email from a fictional sales office manager (Suzanne Padilla) and completing three tasks: annotating the original draft with tracked changes and editorial comments, rewriting the email from scratch in a professional tone, and composing a reply email to Ms. Padilla summarizing my revisions and reasoning.

Reflection

Going through this really showed me how much bad communication can undermine a message that's actually important. The original email had a solid point buried under a lot of noise. Cutting it down and rewriting it cleanly made me realize how much tone matters in a professional setting, and how easy it is to lose credibility with sloppy writing.

Business Writing

Email Feedback Portfolio  ·  Prepared for Suzanne Padilla, Sales Office Manager  ·  Apr 2, 2026

Document 1

Proofreading Feedback

Tracked changes & editorial comments on the original draft — spelling, tone, structure, and professionalism errors flagged with explanations.

Document 2

Rewritten Email

Full professional rewrite of Ms. Padilla's team email — concise, authoritative, and direct while preserving the core message and call to action.

Document 3

Reply to Ms. Padilla

Professional cover email summarizing all revisions made, the reasoning behind each change, and a structured summary of major corrections.

Sample Corrections from Document 1

04

Oral Communication

Team Presentation

Group research and formal business presentation

This group presentation explored communication barriers in professional environments — the physical, psychological, and cultural factors that prevent messages from being received clearly. Working with a team of five, we researched and presented on the types of barriers that affect workplace communication, their real-world consequences, and practical strategies for overcoming them. The deck covers everything from noisy physical environments and poor digital infrastructure to emotional filters, language gaps, and cultural differences — backed by research including a Grammarly and Harris Poll study estimating U.S. businesses lose up to $1.2 trillion annually due to ineffective communication.

Reflection

Working with a group of five on this was honestly its own version of the topic we were presenting on. Getting everyone aligned and making the final product feel cohesive took more effort than expected. I walked away with a better appreciation for how much clear communication actually matters when you're trying to get something done with other people.

Team Presentation

BCOM3300 · Slide Deck

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Team Presentation · 10 Slides

Communication Barriers  ·  Group: Jack, Kooshan, Cristhy, Esther, Drew

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05

Data Literacy

Data Tracking Activity

Personal wellness tracking, Excel analysis, and data visualization — Feb 10 to Mar 7, 2025

Over four weeks I tracked three personal metrics daily — exercise duration and type, mood score (1–10), and step count — logging 26 days of data across activities including gym sessions, yoga, cycling, HIIT, running, hiking, and walking. Using Excel, I built a structured three-sheet workbook: a raw data log with daily notes, a weekly summary with averaged metrics across all four weeks, and a charts sheet with visualizations. I used AVERAGE, COUNTIF, MAX, and CORREL functions to surface patterns, including a correlation between exercise duration and mood score, and identified which workout types tended to produce the highest energy days.

26 Days Tracked
7 Exercise Types
11,674 Peak Steps
3 Excel Sheets

Reflection

I went into this thinking it was just going to be logging numbers but it actually turned into something more interesting. Once I set up the summaries and ran the correlation, patterns started showing up that I wouldn't have noticed otherwise. It made me realize how much difference there is between just collecting data and actually organizing it in a way that means something.

Extended Application — Private Capital Analytics

The data skills I developed here directly informed my independent work. For a client of my Private Capital Analytics Venture, I built a far more advanced Excel system tracking 1,303+ sessions over 142 days — logging transaction volumes, return rates, cashback figures, and IRS net calculations across multiple sheets, with a daily average gain of $483 and an 18.1% overall return rate. The structured thinking I learned here scaled directly into that real-world application.

Wellness Tracker — Kooshan Etemadi

Feb 10 – Mar 7, 2025  ·  26 Days  ·  Exercise, Mood & Steps

26 Days Tracked
45.6 min Avg Exercise
7.4 / 10 Avg Mood
9,053 Avg Daily Steps
24 / 26 Days 30+ Min
Date Day Type Min Mood Steps

All 26 tracked days — Feb 10 to Mar 7, 2025

Professional Background

My Résumé

Kooshan Etemadi

Austin, TX  |  512-650-5786

Kooshan.Etemadi@utdallas.edu | LinkedIn

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

May 2029

Bachelor of Science in Finance  ·  GPA: 3.87

Skills

Certifications: QuickBooks, Excel  ·  Languages: Python, Java

Python Java Excel QuickBooks Statistical Analysis Risk Management Content Strategy Shopify

Professional Experience

Private Capital Analytics Venture — Founder

Nov 2024 – Present

Austin, TX

  • Operate an independent analytics venture applying statistical analysis to high-volume, probability-based decision environments, generating $2,000,000+ in cumulative transaction volume within one year.
  • Develop simulations to evaluate expected value, variance, and risk across repeated transactions.
  • Automate workflows using Python to improve execution consistency and scale operations.
  • Implement capital allocation and risk management frameworks to optimize long-term performance.

Porsche Austin — Social Media Freelancer

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024

Austin, TX

  • Created short-form video and photo content for pre-owned Porsche listings to drive buyer interest and convert attention into inquiries.
  • Published inventory-focused posts on personal platform (@sync.reviews) in collaboration with the dealership, generating qualified leads for the sales team.
  • Worked directly with sales staff to select vehicles, confirm details, and refine messaging strategy.

E-Commerce Ventures (Liftin, Padarox, AngelsWear) — Founder

Sep 2022 – Jan 2024

Austin, TX

  • Launched three independent online retail brands using Shopify across fitness, eco-products, and apparel.
  • Built social media presence totaling 40,000+ followers through targeted content strategies.
  • Managed product sourcing, marketing, order fulfillment, and customer support end-to-end.

Volunteer Experience

Miracle League — Volunteer

Jun 2023 – Aug 2024

Austin, TX

  • Supported children with developmental disabilities by teaching baseball fundamentals in an adaptive, inclusive environment.
  • Assisted coaches with event setup, practice organization, and ensuring a safe, positive experience for all participants.

Relevant Coursework

Financial Accounting Microeconomics Calculus I Principles of Marketing Business Law
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Kooshan Etemadi — Résumé

BS Finance · University of Texas at Dallas · GPA 3.87

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Let's Connect

Get in Touch

I'm always open to new opportunities, conversations, and collaborations. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

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Email

Kooshan.Etemadi@utdallas.edu
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LinkedIn

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Phone

512-650-5786

University of Texas at Dallas  ·  Bachelor of Science in Finance  ·  Class of 2029