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Alumni Profile

Derek Chin


  • Graduation Year: 2023
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Function: Project Manager
  • Employer: Verizon Communications
  • Club Involvement at Stern: Langone Student Government, Stern Real Estate Club,
    Asian Business Society
  • Specializations: Finance, Real Estate

What was your favorite class at Stern?
"Engage Your Audience" was my favorite class at Stern. This was a 1.5 credit communications
course where we practiced presenting different types of speeches. I enjoyed this class so much
because of how quickly I saw my presentation skills improve. It was also rewarding because I
saw all of my classmates grow as public speakers too.

What is your fondest memory at Stern?
My fondest memory at Stern was serving as Langone Student Government's VP of First Year
students. In this role, I oriented all of the incoming students to Stern through various social
events. I planned scavenger hunts, karaoke, and Halloween parties to get them engaged with
their classmates. This experience helped me to form so many new friendships and allowed me
to get the most out of the Stern program.

What was your favorite experiential learning opportunity?
I participated in the Operations in Entertainment: Las Vegas course. This course brought us to
Las Vegas for a week to learn Operations Management for some of the most well-known
entertainment businesses: casinos, hotels, nightclubs, the UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, and
more. While the trip didn't leave much time for sleep, I have a much deeper understanding of
how the Las Vegas economy works than I ever could have otherwise.

How has your Stern education helped with your career development?
Having Stern on my resume has landed me dozens of interviews and my current part-time
internship in the area of Real Estate Investing. It has also opened up the Stern alumni network
to me, who's members have served as a tremendous resource during my job search.