Dane Quartel 
1375 Rifle Range Road 
El Cerrito, CA 94530 
(510) 529-9081 
dquartel@scu.edu 
 
 
Personal Statement: 

I am a Finance Major in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara 

University. I am currently on track to graduate in the spring of 2021, where I 
hope to advance my financial career in the biotechnology field. I believe that 
my past skills and willingness to work hard will enable me to gain success 
within this industry. 

My experience in the biotech industry came in the summer of 2019, where I 

worked as a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at BioMarin 
Pharmaceutical. I learned the many aspects regarding Financial Analysis 
furthermore strengthening my analytical, presentational, and project 
management skills. My work at BioMarin was a sentiment to my desire to help 
others live a fulfilling, healthy life. I hope my knowledge and skills may 
continue to provide a better life for those in need.  

In addition to my internship at BioMarin, I have taken an administrative role at 

my university. I have worked for Campus Recreation for over a year, organising 
many activities for over 200 students. Said role has helped me become more 
confident in my planning and consulting skills, which I believe will be very 
helpful for my future. 

Outside of my past work experiences, I have spent time doing volunteer work. 
One of my most unforgettable experiences volunteering came from when I 
went to Haiti in the summer of 2016. There, I spent ten days volunteering with 
other peers from my school. This experience helped me understand the 
importance of learning about other cultures. Also, to be able to adapt to 
different situations outside of your comfort zone. I saw this as a pivotal 
learning experience in helping me branch out and seek new opportunities to 
help and learn.  

Many say that you never stop learning, that there is no limit to the amount of 
knowledge you can obtain. Through all of my academic and professional 
career, I have continually learned more things than I could ever imagine.  

Sincerely, 

 
 
 

Dane Quartel