Aarna Desai
Seattle,WA
Summary
First-year Business student at the University of Washington, hardworking and enthusiastic to become actively involved in new projects and communities. Has a special interest in Finance and Information Systems, while seeking hands-on experience or learning opportunities to gain invaluable insight and knowledge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Technician Paid Intern
Center for Performing Arts at Carmel High School
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with directors to develop and execute lighting cues, enhancing event production quality.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of lighting equipment for various events to enhance overall production quality
- Assisted interns by leveraging skills and knowledge to achieve project tasks. to assist other interns with their respective tasks
Hotel Management Intern
Belvnus Hospitality
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Observed planning processes for new hotel development to understand industry practices
- Documented meeting discussions to facilitate informed decision-making
- Learned operational procedures of family-run hospitality business
Education
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Information Systems & Fiance
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2029
Skills
- Lighting Software
- Computer-Aided Design
- Coding (Python, Java, R, C)
- Technical Writing
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Community Involvement (800 hours completed)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Business + Marketing Lead, 8/2023 - 6/2025
Carmel High School FIRST Robotics Team
- Instructed team members on how to communicate with potential sponsors and gain funding for the team
- FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Winner (2024, 2025)
- Led fundraising initiative that raised over $30,000 in 2 weeks
Timeline
Hotel Management Intern
Belvnus Hospitality
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lighting Technician Paid Intern
Center for Performing Arts at Carmel High School
08.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Information Systems & Fiance
University of Washington