Pradnya Upadhyay
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated student with a strong background in project management and research. Proven ability to solve problems, collaborate in teams, and adapt to new challenges. Excellent communication skills with a focus on contributing to team success. A diligent and quick learner, I am committed to achieving organizational goals and am particularly interested in pursuing opportunities in financial analysis or banking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
University of California San Diego
09.2024 - Current
- Support fellow workers in day-to-day operations, contributing to a smooth workflow and efficient service of coffee and pastries
- 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 in the market
Intern
Ernst And Young
07.2024 - 09.2024
- 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 for companies and governments
- Analyzed inflation's impact on living costs, interest rates, and policy to offer guidance on managing it with fiscal and monetary actions for businesses and financial institutions
Research Assistant
Economics Research Lab UCSD
01.2024 - 03.2024
- 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
- Researched education economics and human capital, analyzing market concentration, demographic trends, and teacher quality using spatial and census data, using state and R.
INTERN
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked closely with the Financial Planning team.
- Executed various responsibilities encompassing lease agreements, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Provided valuable support to the team through the development of impactful presentations and Excel documents, improving workflow
INTERN
PROJECT QADIRA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported Project Qadira's mission to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene and literacy in India by organizing impactful fundraisers."
- Facilitated the distribution of free menstrual kits to economically disadvantaged individuals, advancing the project's objectives
VOLUNTEER
THE EARTH SAVIOURS FOUNDATION
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided administrative support to organization and helped in the office work and raising funds for the foundation
- Worked 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
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO
La Jolla, CA06.2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Bilingual in English and Hindi
- Diligent
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative
- Familiar with Python
- Familiar with Stata
- Familiar with R
- Research and analysis
- Fast learner
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 for extraordinary service and contributions.
- 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
University of California San Diego
09.2024 - Current
Intern
Ernst And Young
07.2024 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
Economics Research Lab UCSD
01.2024 - 03.2024
INTERN
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
07.2023 - 09.2023
INTERN
PROJECT QADIRA
07.2021 - 09.2021
VOLUNTEER
THE EARTH SAVIOURS FOUNDATION
03.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO
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