Adaptable college graduate with proven analytical, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Frequently praised as focused by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your office achieve its goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy and Regulatory Intern
Consumer Technology Association
Arlington , VA
06.2023 - Current
Drafted 4 filings to the FCC and FTC relating to privacy and accessibility issues
Wrote report to share with member companies about changes to privacy law and children's online safety
Monitored all regulatory filings CTA has made to various federal agencies in 2023
Helped government guests tour the Consumer Electronics Show in 2024
Legislative Lead, Office of ASUC Senator
Stephanie Wong
Berkeley, CA
08.2021 - Current
Lead Legislative Department with writing and enacting legislation through the ASUC Senate such as a bill to enforce Covid-19 contract tracing with clubs on campus
Currently working on bill to enforce a code of ethics platforms for ASUC senators who choose to vote on bills with potential conflicts of interest
Intern
Office of U.S. Congressman John Garamendi
D.C., Washington
01.2022 - 04.2022
Conduct research on the effects of upcoming legislation
Take constituent calls and record their issues/frustrations relating to pending or passed legislation
Make media clippings everyday summarizing what the congressman has been doing for his district
Deputy Organizer
Cal Dems Summer, Cal Dems
08.2020 - 05.2021
Helped organize critical parts of the Cal Democrats club such as organizing socials and events relating to phone banking and outreach
Legislative Associate, Office of ASUC Senator
Chaka Tellem
07.2020 - 04.2021
Collaborated with other members of the department as well as other ASUC senate offices to write and pass legislation surrounding issues such as housing and mental health to enrich student lives at UC Berkeley
Intern
North Carolina Democratic Party
Ashville (Remote), NC
06.2020 - 08.2020
Phonebanked for Joe Biden and other North Carolina Democratic candidates on the ballot in the 2020 election in the 11th congressional district for a few hours a day
Returning Youth
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
03.2018 - 06.2018
Coordinated with other Returning Youths and executives within the program to perfect the Summer @ City Hall program for incoming 10th and 11th graders
City Hall Attendee
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
06.2017 - 08.2017
Attended class sessions that taught city wide politics with lectures from teachers, city councilmembers and the Mayor for 16 hours a week
Proposed a solution relating to mental health concerns to a problem in our community which the council accepted
Intern
City Councilmember Eric Guerra
Sacramento, CA
06.2017 - 07.2017
Collected contact information, organized filing, answered calls, printed flyers and took constituent calls
Policy Officer - Regulatory Policy and Economics, Strategy & Engagement at NSW Department of Primary IndustriesPolicy Officer - Regulatory Policy and Economics, Strategy & Engagement at NSW Department of Primary Industries
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Contact Centre Manager - Sales & Retention & Policy Administration Lead at Petcover Pet InsuranceContact Centre Manager - Sales & Retention & Policy Administration Lead at Petcover Pet Insurance