David Reynaldo | Co-founder and Transfer Adviser
Marshall School of Business, 2010
Why I do College Zoom:
“The day I got my acceptance letter to USC was the best day of my life. At first, I actually thought it was a rejection letter because of the way it was hidden under a pile of ads. But when I lifted the letter from the mess, a large envelope emerged and I was overwhelmed with hysterical happiness. My dream had come true, and helping others achieve their dreams is why I do College Zoom.”
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David graduated from USC with a degree in business administration and a concentration in entrepreneurial studies.
College Achievements: While at USC, David was one of four students nominated by professors for the 2010 Marcia Israel Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student of the Year Award. He also wrote a business feasibility analysis that is currently being used as a teaching example in both undergraduate and graduate school entrepreneurship classes.
Extracurricular Activity: David applies his strengths in marketing to help students identify and promote their strongest attributes on paper. As a member of USC’s premier professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, David received a 2009 Marshall School of Business Award nomination for Most Valuable Board Member after excelling in self-initiated branding and marketing projects that won critical acclaim from various campus organizations, administrators, and the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Specialty Experience: David is a critical reading and writing tutor for English learning students and specializes in helping international students overcome language and cultural barriers in their writing.
Sean Bandawat | Co-founder and Transfer Adviser
Marshall School of Business, 2010
Why I do College Zoom:
“When I was a sophomore, I transferred between universities to one that had a better program for my major. I got into a top-ranked college, and the experience was everything I dreamed it would be, and more. Because I owe a lot of my present day success to that initial decision to transfer, helping others make similar and better informed, life-changing decisions is why I do College Zoom.”
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Sean Bandawat graduated from USC with a degree in business administration and a concentration in entrepreneurial studies.
College Accomplishments: While at USC, Sean received the Marshall School of Business’s “Lifetime Achievement” and Most Outstanding President of a Student Organization awards. Today, Sean is the president of America’s oldest housewares company, Jacob Bromwell, Inc. He is also the founder and president of RateMyFraternity, Inc., which owns and operates RateMyFraternity.com and RateMySorority.com.
Extracurricular Activity: Sean applies his passion and experiences in leadership to help students develop unique qualities in essays. As a member of USC’s premier professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, Sean won the South Pacific Region’s 2010 Collegian of the Year award for his leadership contributions to the fraternity. As an officer of the USC chapter’s executive board, Sean oversaw and coordinated events that won two national awards for Most Outstanding Professional Activities and Most Outstanding Alumni Relations.
Ryan Christensen | Co-founder and Financial Officer
Leventhal School of Accounting, 2010
Why I do College Zoom:
“Everyone at College Zoom has a passion for making a meaningful impact on others. With our work, we believe that we are not only opening doors to a quality education, but changing lives. When we see our students get into their dream schools, it feels like we just got into ours – all over again. That’s why I do College Zoom.”
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Ryan Christensen graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual-concentration in accounting and entrepreneurial studies.
College Accomplishments: While at USC, Ryan was a recipient of the Trustee Scholar Award. Ryan also interned for Disney Management Audit and Deliotte & Touche. Today, he holds a full-time position with Deliotte & Touche, one of the four largest international accountancy firms in the world, and is pursuing a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Extracurricular Activity: Ryan was a participant on the winning team of a Deloitte Case Competition in Los Angeles, California and qualified for the Deloitte National Case Competition in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was also a member of Accounting Society and volunteered at inner-city elementary schools as a student participant in USC’s Joint Educational Program.
Patrick Henry | USC Faculty Adviser
Associate professor at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies:
Professor Henry is a Golden Apple Award recipient for excellence in teaching. He is the “Fishing Coach” principal of USC & Referral Engine Company. He teaches students how market their best attributes and make strong first impressions.
Lori Williams | USC Faculty Adviser
Adjunct professor at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies:
Professor Williams is the Chief Strategist of LW and Associates and founder of Business Simply Put. She teaches students how to communicate very complex ideas in very simple language. She is a highly requested business speaker and has addressed audiences at many U.S. corporations.
Thomas Knapp| USC Faculty Adviser
Adjunct professor at the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies:
Professor Knapp is a Golden Apple Award recipient for excellence in teaching. He founded Honolua Surf Co. and is the president and founder of Club Sportswear, Inc. College Zoom began as a student-led project in Professor Knapp’s Applied Entrepreneurial Feasibility Lab.
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