SIMONI SHAH
Summary
Economist & Environmental Scientist with experience gathering, analyzing and forecasting data. Strong verbal and written communication skills to break down technical information. Always looking for new professional challenges.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analysis Intern
Cache Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Lead data collection efforts to develop software for optimizing storage costs and refining charging and discharging schedules for their heat battery technology in long-term energy and grid electricity storage
- Designed and executed A/B testing experiments to optimize marketing strategies & strategic opportunities based on user behavior data.
Operations Leader, Project Manager
Illinois Enactus
01.2023 - Current
- Supported the growth of Illinois Enactus, a social and environmental entrepreneurship organization
- Led the optimization of pivotal performance metrics for Phoenix, a textile waste reduction start-up, and Crealgae, a venture focused on producing bio-plastics from harmful algae blooms
- Created data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using Tableau to aid stakeholders in understanding the ventures' performance and societal impact.
Consultant
OTCR Consulting
08.2022 - Current
- Selected among the top 9% of applicants for UIUC's premier student-run consulting organization
- Led Bloomberg integration strategy, emphasizing analytical problem-solving and stakeholder education on data utilization
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholder groups to gain consensus on priorities and approaches for tackling identified issues or opportunities.
Peer Tutor
Econ Tutoring Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Develop personalized lesson plans and assessments to assist students in understanding and applying advanced economic theories and principles.
- Promoted academic success by identifying knowledge gaps and developing targeted lesson plans to address specific areas of need.
Author
EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Published peer-reviewed articles titled 'Effects of Climate on Respiratory Diseases disseminating essential research findings within the academic community and beyond.
- Applied advanced data analysis and exploration techniques to derive meaningful insights into the relationship between climate factors and respiratory diseases.
Vice President
Illini Media Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with diverse clients to execute product advertisements and analyzed data trends for the radio and media departments
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing resource allocation and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics , Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 05.2001 - 05.2025
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and high attention to detail
Volunteer Experience
New Student Programmes, Champaign, IL, Orientation Leader, 01/2022, 08/2022, Led the integration of over 7,000 new students into the University of Illinois.
Timeline
Data Analysis Intern
Cache Energy
06.2023 - Current
Operations Leader, Project Manager
Illinois Enactus
01.2023 - Current
Peer Tutor
Econ Tutoring Centre
01.2023 - 08.2023
Consultant
OTCR Consulting
08.2022 - Current
Author
EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Vice President
Illini Media Marketing
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics , Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05.2001 - 05.2025