Erick Mendes

About Me

Ambitious fourth-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley pursuing degrees in Business Administration and Political Science.

Location

Berkeley, CA
Petaluma, CA
Education
    University of California-Berkeley
    August 2022 - May 2026
    expected degree
    Bachelor's
    majors
    Business Administration
    Economics
    Political Science
Work Experience
    Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) – UC Berkeley
    Peer Advisor
    Berkeley, CA, United States, 94720
    August 2023 - present
    company
    Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) – UC Berkeley
    title
    Peer Advisor
    overview
    Peer Advisor for the Berkeley Hope Scholars program for under-represented students affected by the foster care and child-welfare systems Connect 160+ students with dozens of essential campus services and resources, providing the support needed for their educational journey Provide personal mentorship and guidance to 20+ students, assisting them in navigating campus life and academic challenges at college
    Goldman Sachs
    Summer Analyst, Private Wealth Management
    San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199
    June 2025 - August 2025
    Target
    Guest Advocate and Supervisor
    August 2019 - January 2024
    Rebuilding Together, Petaluma
    Nonprofit Project Manager Intern
    Petaluma, CA, United States
    June 2023 - August 2023
Fun Fact

I worked throughout high school, starting the summer before my sophomore year, to save money to pay for my college tuition!

Passion

I am eager to gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of economics, business, and entrepreneurship, and I am also deeply passionate about the legal field and public policy. I have always been fascinated by the intersection of finance and politics and will pursue my studies in those subjects.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Technical skills
Application Portfolio ManagementMicrosoft PowerPointMS ExcelOffice365
Skills
Financial Analysisfinancial planningInvestment StrategiesPortfolio Management
Gigs / Freelance
    Freelance Web Design & Graphic Design
    Self-Employed Freelancer
    October 2020 - August 2025
Volunteer
    The Redwood Empire Food Bank
    January 2022 - March 2023
Leadership
    UC Berkeley Latin American Leadership Society (LLS)
    Marketing Committee
    August 2023 - present
    UC Berkeley Latinx Pre-Law Society (LPLS)
    Public Relations Co-Director
    August 2023 - present
    UC Berkeley Latinx Business Student Association (LBSA)
    Vice President of Public Relations; Academic Affairs and Public Relations Committees
    January 2024 - present
Hobbies
Graphic Design
Digital Design
Social Media