PRADNYA UPADHYAY
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated student with a background in project management and research. Demonstrates problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability through hands-on roles. Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to team projects. Diligent, quick learner committed to achieving company goals. Interested in financial analysis and banking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT WORKER
UCSD
09.2024 - Current
- Support fellow workers in day-to-day operations, contributing to a smooth workflow and efficient service
- Handle cash transactions, process payments, and ensure accurate balancing of the cash register
- Prepare beverages and stock shelves to maintain product availability and a clean, organized display for customers.
INTERN
ERNST AND YOUNG
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with the public policy team to analyze key economic and policy challenges
- Studied economic implications of GenAI on productivity, employment, and data privacy to assess potential opportunities and challenges
- Analyzed inflation's impact on living costs, interest rates, and policy to offer guidance on managing it with fiscal and monetary actions.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
ECONOMICS RESEARCH LAB
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked with a PhD student in analyzing immigration's impact on the education market
- Utilized my experience working with spatial and geographic data to effectively analyze large census datasets in order to create new datasets for the purpose of exploring education markets.
INTERN
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked closely with the Financial Planning team
- Executed various responsibilities encompassing lease agreements, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with expertise to highlight adaptability and agility
- Provided valuable support to the team through the development of impactful presentations and Excel documents, improving workflow.
INTERN
PROJECT QADIRA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Helped organize fundraisers to benefit organizational objectives
- Provided administrative support to nonprofit organizations
- Worked sincerely in a resourceful and professional manner to coordinate with the administrators for the welfare of poor and needy people
- Devoted valuable time to look after abandoned senior citizens and disabled people living at the Centre
- Helped in the office work and raising funds for the foundation.
VOLUNTEER
THE EARTH SAVIOURS FOUNDATION
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided administrative support to nonprofit organizations
- Worked sincerely in a resourceful and professional manner to coordinate with the administrators for the welfare of poor and needy people
- Devoted valuable time to look after abandoned senior citizens and disabled people living at the Centre
- Helped in the office work and raising funds for the foundation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO
La Jolla, CA06.2026
Skills
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- DILIGENT
- TEAMWORK
- CREATIVE
- FAMILIAR WITH PYTHON
- FAMILIAR WITH STATA
- FAMILIAR WITH R
- RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Student Organizations
- Tritons in Recovery: Worked as a volunteer to promote recovery from substance use and harm reduction by offering support from peers and a safe space for students, faculty, and staff interested in seeking recovery and supporting loved ones in recovery. received an award
- Brain Exercise Initiative: Volunteering in a student run non-profit organization to work cohesively as a group in teams to properly administer small packets that include reading, writing, and math questions as a form of cognitive development for the elderly.
Timeline
STUDENT WORKER
UCSD
09.2024 - Current
INTERN
ERNST AND YOUNG
06.2024 - 08.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
ECONOMICS RESEARCH LAB
12.2023 - 02.2024
INTERN
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
06.2023 - 08.2023
INTERN
PROJECT QADIRA
07.2021 - 09.2021
VOLUNTEER
THE EARTH SAVIOURS FOUNDATION
03.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO
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