Cameron Sharifian
Finance & Business Development
Contact
(949)-205-5330
Education
San Diego State University
August 2021-May 2026
ESCI-UPF
Barcelona Spain
Fall 2024
St. Margarets Episcopal School
Graduated Spring 2021
I’m a college Senior majoring in Finance, graduating in 2026, with hands on experience in financial modeling, pricing strategy, and data driven reporting. Over the past 11+ years, I've also built and operated my own client facing media business, working with over 100 clients and generating thousands in revenue through direct sales and relationship management. I bring a blend of analytical thinking and real world business experience that allows me to turn complex data into clear, actionable outcomes. Below is a closer look at what I've been working on.
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Professional Experience
Finance Intern at PDS Health
Summer 2025
Supported corporate finance during a company wide budgeting transformation, working closely with the finance team to improve reporting accuracy and long term planning.
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Built a 20 year valuation model forecasting office level revenue and ROI to support capital allocation decisions
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Helped transition budgeting models from Excel to Anaplan, improving scalability and forecast accuracy across departments
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Designed Power BI dashboards that made budgeting trends and financial insights easier for leadership to interpret
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Partnered with a fellow intern to analyze rising clinical costs and developed strategic recommendations presented directly to the C Suite
Marketing and Pricing Intern at Coast Sign
Summer 2024
Worked across both the Art and Engineering departments, supporting the full lifecycle from client facing design to production prep.
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Created polished brand books in CorelDRAW and Photoshop, aligning visual design with project specs to support client pitches
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Reviewed and scaled engineering files, converting them into technical drawings and uploading final versions into Sage ERP for production approval
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Broke down production costs using ERP data and built custom Excel pricing sheets for each project to support budgeting and margin analysis
Data Analyst at Menlo Micro
Summer 2023
Joined a fast paced semiconductor startup to analyze market data, strengthen competitive positioning, and produce creative content for social media and trade shows.
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Produced product highlight videos showcased at the International Microwave Symposium, supporting business development conversations on the trade show floor
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Drove a 20% increase in LinkedIn engagement through visual storytelling, expanding brand reach
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Analyzed webinar performance and presented retention and engagement recommendations directly to the C Suite
Marketing Assistant at SDSU Office of Housing
Fall 2022-Spring 2023
Managed content creation and social engagement for the @sdsu_housing Instagram, promoting on campus living to prospective and incoming students.
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Developed and published original photo and video content daily using Adobe software, shaping the visual identity of the SDSU Housing brand
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Responded to hundreds of questions from students and parents through DMs and comments, maintaining clear and on brand communication
LEADERSHIP
Cameron S Photography and Digital Media
August 2014–Present
Over the past ten years, photography has been one of the biggest influences in my life. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into a deep passion and, eventually, a business. Founding my freelance photography company allowed me to turn that passion into something real. I was able to blend my creativity with analytical strategy. Whether I’m capturing action sports or designing content for a restaurant, I’m constantly balancing the artistic side of visual storytelling with the analytical side of running a business. I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, managed timelines, handled marketing through social media and my website cameronsphoto.com, and even built an online store that’s generated thousands in print sales.
Photography has taught me how to see things from different perspectives, stay curious, and push boundaries creatively, while also sharpening my eye for detail, problem-solving, and data-driven thinking. These skills are vital to me and I try to carry into every project I take on.
Night Access Team Member
Winter 2025-Present
I am responsible for the coordination of the weekly "Firehouse College Thursday" event, managing all logistical and operational elements from planning through execution. This includes securing and contracting DJs, overseeing bottle service arrangements, organizing ticket distribution for party bus attendees, and liaising directly with the restaurant’s management team to ensure seamless event delivery. I also manage on-site setup and day-of coordination to guarantee a high-quality guest experience.
In addition to my weekly event work, I have served as part of the team for the Into the Horizon Festival for the past two years. My contributions have included assisting with large-scale event setup, collaborating with the media team on professional photography coverage, and, in 2024, performing as a DJ for the festival’s live entertainment lineup!
Historian at Tau Kappa Epsilon
December 2022-December 2023
I used digital media and photography to elevate our chapter’s presence and connect more deeply with both current members and alumni. By creating consistent, engaging content across our social platforms, I helped grow active membership by 80 and drove a 40 percent increase in alumni participation and donations. I also managed chapter updates and outreach, using storytelling and visual content to highlight our achievements and foster a stronger sense of community across generations. This experience showed me how powerful creative media can be in driving real engagement and results.
Customer Service Oriented Positions
Beach Attendant at Capri Laguna
Summer 2022
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Ensured exceptional customer service as a Beach Attendant at Capri Laguna, resulting in a positive and enjoyable experience for all guests.
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Set up chairs and umbrellas daily, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the beach area, contributing to a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for guests.
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Assisted the maid staff with various tasks and provided support as needed, effectively working as part of a team to deliver a first-class experience for guests at Capri Laguna.
Grocery Attendant at Ralph’s Grocery Store
February 2021–August 2021
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Provided customer service and care to patrons of a local grocery store chain. Assisted customers with additional requests if needed
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Ensured that storefront was clean, organized, and presentable prior to opening, during business hours, and upon closing of the store
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Aided management with clerical duties, performed inventory cycle counts and assisted with reconciliation of consumable goods