Sandhya Adhikari
Chantilly,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Advisor Intern
Northwestern Mutual
Blacksburg, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Prospected new clients by identifying leads, executing outreach, and arranging meetings to present tailored resources and strategies supporting financial goals.
- Scheduled client and prospect meetings, managed outreach and CRM notes to ensure timely follow-ups and maintain pipeline momentum.
- Collaborated with senior advisor in client discovery, synthesized goals and constraints, and formulated financial recommendations.
Order and Transactions Coordinator
Orbital Launch Vehicle Team (OLVT)
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Streamlined ordering workflow, enhancing efficiency and supporting cross-functional engineering teams.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to secure optimal pricing and ensure timely delivery of parts.
- Manage procurement of critical components and materials for rocket development, ensuring timely availability.
- Documented financial transactions, ensuring budget compliance and accurate reporting for club records.
President
Virginia Tech Nepalese Student Association
Blacksburg, VA
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Lead the planning and execution of cultural events, including Nepal Night, attracting 200+ attendees and representatives from multiple Virginia universities, strengthening cross-campus cultural engagement.
- Fostered community and belonging through regular meetings, workshops, and social activities that encouraged participation.
- Led development of organization's vision, mission, values, and culture to align with member needs.
- Increased active membership by 30% through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives.
Accounting Intern
Accounting Solutions
Alexandria, VA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Reconciled client credit card, debit, and savings accounts using QuickBooks, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance with integrity standards.
- Audited and validated large scale donation and contribution records to confirm authenticity and support ongoing audit readiness.
- Managed confidential client information and financial reporting, prioritizing accuracy and compliance with security standards.
- Implemented security measures by updating passwords and improving access controls across office.
Barista & Barista Trainer
Starbucks
Chantilly, VA
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Trained and mentored new baristas on beverage preparation, POS systems, and service standards to enhance team competency.
- Provided exceptional customer service to a high volume of customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured food and drink preparation met health codes and quality standards for customer satisfaction.
Student Leader
Virginia Tech Housing and Residence Life
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated positive peer-leader relationships, addressing needs of almost 600 residents to foster a supportive community.
- Planned and executed residence-hall programs to promote inclusion and student engagement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution for residents and community members, collaborating with supervisor(s) to ensure effective outcomes.
- Responded to crisis situations during on-call duty rotation, managing incidents related to alcohol, drugs, facilities, and mental health emergencies.
Education
B.S. - Management Consulting & Analytics (MCA), Cybersecurity Management & Analytics (CMA)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks
- SQL
- VBA
- R
- Python
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- VA Life, Health & Insurance License
Websites
Timeline
Financial Advisor Intern
Northwestern Mutual
01.2026 - Current
Accounting Intern
Accounting Solutions
05.2025 - 08.2025
President
Virginia Tech Nepalese Student Association
01.2024 - 09.2025
Order and Transactions Coordinator
Orbital Launch Vehicle Team (OLVT)
08.2023 - 01.2026
Student Leader
Virginia Tech Housing and Residence Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
Barista & Barista Trainer
Starbucks
05.2021 - 08.2025
B.S. - Management Consulting & Analytics (MCA), Cybersecurity Management & Analytics (CMA)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)