Dhruv Verma
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Analytical and globally minded undergraduate at Occidental College majoring in International Relations and minoring in Economics. Experienced in market research, policy analysis, and cross-cultural collaboration. As a student-athlete, I bring discipline and strategic thinking to team environments. Seeking opportunities in finance, consulting, or global strategy to apply data-driven insights to real-world challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Business Consultant
Occidental Consulting Group
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver pro bono consulting for local clients through semester-long engagements, driving market research, growth strategy, and operations improvements
Business Development & Market Research Intern
Auto International (India) Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted competitive and sectoral analysis of emerging trends in India's automotive landscape.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by 15% through cost-benefit modeling and vendor performance evaluation.
- Delivered B2B growth strategy recommendations for both domestic and NRI markets, aiding client outreach and partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Minor in Economics
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA01.2027
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Pathways School Gurgaon
New Delhi, India05.2023
Skills
- Excel proficiency: Pivot tables and descriptive statistics
- Presentation design
- Experienced with Word
- Experienced with Google Workspace tools
- Understanding of trends in emerging markets
- Behavioural Finance
- Business analysis
- Trade policy analysis
- Tennis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Leadership & Initiatives
- Student Council – Air House Captain (PSG) 2021 - 2023 Led a cohort of 300+ students; organized events and academic initiatives that strengthened house cohesion and performance.
- Founder – Laughter Therapy 2022 - 2023 Founded a comedic digital platform focused on mental health awareness, successfully engaging a wide audience and attracting interest from a mental health institution for potential collaboration.
- Volunteer – School Rebuilding Project Shogi, Himachal Pradesh Partnered with local workers to restore school infrastructure, improving learning conditions for over 100 rural students.
Athletics
- Tennis Captain - Pathways School Gurgaon 2020 - 2023 High School Tennis Captain; Led school team to multiple tournament wins, including IBSO Nationals; represented state at SGFI Nationals.
- NCAA Men’s Varsity Tennis - Occidental College 2023 - Present Team Member (Singles UTR 9 | Doubles UTR 10) – two-year competitive athlete balancing academics and travel
Timeline
Business Consultant
Occidental Consulting Group
09.2025 - Current
Business Development & Market Research Intern
Auto International (India) Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Minor in Economics
Occidental College
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Pathways School Gurgaon
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