About
People-first. Data-driven.
I'm building toward a career in investment banking, corporate finance, or financial consulting. As ASG Director of Budget & Finance at Saddleback College, I lead a committee overseeing a six-figure student budget — not just coursework.
Bilingual in English and Persian, with experience spanning Tehran to Orange County. I have been self-directing investments since 2022, and I founded College vs Cancer, a nonprofit delivering care packages to children with cancer in Southern California.
I believe financial literacy changes lives and actively look for ways to share what I'm learning with others.
Bloomberg Market ConceptsCertified Oct 2025 in markets, economics, equities and fixed income
ASG Director of Budget & FinanceLeading a committee overseeing a six-figure student budget
Bilingual in English and PersianNative proficiency in both languages
Dean's List and Phi Theta KappaAcademic honors in first semester at Saddleback College
Experience
Work that shaped how I think
Every role has sharpened my ability to organize information, communicate clearly, and keep fast-moving teams on track.
Director of Budget & FinanceASG · Saddleback College
May 2026 – Present · Mission Viejo, CA
Lead the financial operations of Saddleback's student government, overseeing a committee responsible for a six-figure student budget. Accountable for fund allocation, financial compliance, and ensuring resources directly benefit student life. Drive annual budget development, evaluate funding requests from clubs and programs based on ROI and student impact, and ensure adherence to college financial policies, the Brown Act, and district procedures.
FounderCollege vs Cancer
Southern California · Nonprofit
Founded and lead a nonprofit that delivers care packages to children undergoing cancer treatment across Southern California. Built the organization from concept to operation — branding, outreach, a live website, and formal nonprofit registration.
Officer of FinanceASG · Saddleback College
Aug 2025 – May 2026 · Mission Viejo, CA
Worked alongside the budget committee to make decisions regarding school budget and finance. Tracked quarterly budgets and ledgers across major divisions of the school, and helped approve or deny funding requests based on budget, expected revenue, and importance of the request.
Bakery AssociateWhole Foods Market
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 · Laguna Niguel, CA · Part-time
Prepared, packaged, and merchandised fresh goods while monitoring quality logs and coaching teammates on food safety routines during peak periods.
E-commerce & Customer Service AssociateWhole Foods Market
Apr 2025 – Sep 2025 · Laguna Niguel, CA · Full-time
Managed in-store and online operations, preparing and fulfilling grocery orders, balancing checkout coverage, and partnering with department leads to resolve guest escalations quickly.
Operations Team MemberRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
May 2023 – Feb 2024 · Aliso Viejo, CA · Part-time
Strengthened team handoffs and kept service levels high during fast-paced evening shifts.
Secretary — InternshipPioneer Energy · Tehran, Iran
Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 · On-site
Coordinated leadership schedules, drafted meeting notes, and maintained document control systems in a professional corporate environment.
Projects
Independent work
Economic Research
U.S. Economy 2025–2026: Summary & Outlook
Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 · Saddleback College
Analyzed Federal Reserve economic data, speeches, and market indicators to forecast 2025–2026 GDP trends, inflation trajectory, and rate expectations. Presented findings to faculty panel.
Personal Finance
Self-Directed Investment Portfolio
2022 – Present
Self-directed stock market investor since 2022. Actively tracking macro trends, earnings reports, and sector rotations with a Bloomberg Market Concepts certification.
Leadership & Finance
ASG Campus Budget Initiative
Aug 2025 – Present
Leading financial documentation and budget proposal processes for Saddleback College student government, maintaining fiscal transparency across all student programs.
Personal Brand
soushia.com
2025 – Present
Designed and built this personal website from scratch to establish a professional online presence for internship recruiters and professional connections.
Licenses & Certifications
Credentials that count
Bloomberg Market Concepts
Bloomberg LP
Issued Oct 2025
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Google
Data Analytics
AI Literacy
Professional Certification
Issued 2025
Teamwork Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
Issued Oct 2025
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
National CPR Foundation
Mar 2026 – Mar 2028
Education
The academic foundation
Saddleback College
Associate of Science — Business Administration & Management
Aug 2025 – May 2027 · Dean's List
Dean's ListPhi Theta KappaASG Director of Budget & FinanceNSLS MemberIAS Secretary
Aliso Niguel High School
High School Diploma
Aug 2022 – Jun 2025
Business PathwaysFinance FocusEntrepreneurshipTeacher Assistant
Skills & Languages
Tools of the trade
Financial Market Research
Advanced
Bloomberg Terminal
Certified
Budget Management
Intermediate
Data Analysis & Excel
Intermediate
Financial Reporting
Intermediate
Team Leadership
Strong
Customer Relations
3+ years
Economic Research
Developing
English
Native / Bilingual proficiency
Persian (Farsi)
Native / Bilingual proficiency
Resume
Curriculum Vitae
Soushia DooghaieMoghadam
Laguna Niguel, CA | soushia@outlook.com | linkedin.com/in/soushia | soushia.com
Summary
Business and economics student targeting investment banking and corporate finance. ASG Director of Budget & Finance overseeing a six-figure student budget with Brown Act compliance. Bloomberg Market Concepts certified; self-directed equity and options investor since 2022. Founder of College vs Cancer, a nonprofit serving pediatric cancer patients in Southern California. Bilingual in English and Farsi.
Education
Saddleback College A.S., Business Administration & Management
Aug 2025 – May 2027 (expected)
- Dean's List; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inductee.
- Transferring to a four-year university in 2027 to complete a B.S. in Business Economics.
- Relevant coursework: Managerial Accounting, Business Law, Calculus, Macroeconomics, Information Literacy (Honors).
Leadership Experience
Director of Budget & Finance ASG, Saddleback College · Mission Viejo, CA
May 2026 – Present
- Lead the Budget & Finance Committee overseeing a six-figure student budget; accountable for fund allocation, financial compliance, and alignment with institutional goals.
- Recruit, interview, train, and manage committee officers; run public meetings in compliance with the Brown Act and district procedures.
- Evaluate and approve funding requests from clubs, programs, and events based on ROI and student impact; drive development of the annual ASSC budget.
Officer of Finance ASG, Saddleback College · Mission Viejo, CA
Aug 2025 – May 2026
- Tracked quarterly budgets and ledgers across major academic divisions; presented allocation recommendations to the budget committee.
- Reviewed funding requests against budget capacity, expected revenue, and program importance; promoted to Director within one academic year.
Founder & President College vs Cancer (Nonprofit) · Southern California
2025 – Present
- Founded a nonprofit delivering care packages to children undergoing cancer treatment; built branding, website, and outreach from zero.
- Managing California incorporation, EIN, and 501(c)(3) registration; lead fundraising, partnerships, and volunteer coordination.
Work Experience
E-Commerce / Customer Service & Bakery Associate Whole Foods Market · Laguna Niguel, CA
Apr 2025 – Dec 2025
- Fulfilled online orders, handled cash and card transactions, and resolved guest escalations in a high-volume retail environment; maintained food-safety and quality-control logs.
Operations Team Member Raising Cane's · Aliso Viejo, CA
May 2023 – Feb 2024
- Sustained service speed and accuracy during peak evening shifts; coordinated handoffs across stations.
Projects
- U.S. Economy 2025–2026 Outlook — Analyzed Federal Reserve data, speeches, and market indicators to forecast GDP, inflation, and rate paths; presented findings to a faculty panel (Fall 2025).
- Self-Directed Investment Portfolio — Managing personal equity and options positions since 2022; track macro trends, earnings, and sector rotation.
Skills, Certifications & Languages
Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts (Oct 2025); Google Data Analytics Foundations; AI Literacy; Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (2026–2028)
Skills: Financial analysis; budgeting & forecasting; Excel; Bloomberg Terminal; financial reporting; market research; public speaking; committee governance
Languages: English (native), Farsi (native)
Get in touch
Let's build something together
Actively seeking Summer finance internships. Always open to connecting with professionals in banking, corporate finance, and business development.