Desna Shah

Experience

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  Old Navy

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Sales Associate

  • Trained 3 team members on overall brand, product information, and answered all questions• Achieved sales goals and marketing objectives by delivering memorable customer experience and raising awareness of brand and customer loyalty • Maintained clean and organized sales floor, fitting room, and stockroom for optimum safety and sales appeal• Displayed enthusiasm about the brand at demonstrations and events and promoted special marketing initiatives

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  Dunkin'​

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Crew Member

  • Handle various task of preparing food, cashier, stocking new items, cleaning which led to efficiency• Gained Knowledge of products to better assist customers in locating and purchasing items to increase sales by 10%• Prepare and stock food at efficient pace to enhance customer experience by maintaining high standards • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting 150+ customers

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  DePaul Females in Finance Initiative

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Chair of Corporate Relations

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Leadership Prep Program Participant

    Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Fifth Third Bank

  May 2022 - May 2022

  Debt Capital Market Competition Participant

  • Developed a financial model and stock pitch for a leveraged buyout of a public company• Researched and analyzed data to justify and support the public company; built a projected financial forecast of what drives the consumers.• Utilized Bloomberg to gather financial data and competitions financial statements then presented findings to 3 industry professionals from Fifth Third Bank

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  Morgan Stanley

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Wealth Management Intern

  - Market Research - Part of the pathway initiative program - Selected into the program with an acceptance rate less than 2%

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  JPMorganChase

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Case competition participant

  Collaborated with a team of three to develop a credit package for a dividend recapitalization scenario, earning Most Impactful Player by JPMorgan Judges and winning best overall presentation as a team beating out our entire class in recognitionBuilt a circular, three-statement financial model, including calculations for various covenant tests, credit facilities, collateral analysis, downside breakeven scenarios, and discounted cash flow analysis.Presented a loan proposal encompassing qualitative industry analysis, risk assessment, quantitative financial analysis, and loan structuring to the JP Morgan credit committee panelDue to my performance I was asked by my professor to student coach for the next two classes Show less

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  Protiviti

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  Consulting Case Competition Participant

  Won 1st place out of the 10 group We Analyze a problem with a business's annual independent credit review. Then presented to 3 judges using problem-solving skills and solution-based research to help fix the issues this client was facing

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  Kroll

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

  Investment Banking competition participant

  Collaborated as part of a three-person team to create a comprehensive 50-page SIM (Sales Information Memorandum) deck, including client positioning strategies and full valuation metrics.Secured 3rd place in the competition and won the award for Best Presentation Pitch Deck.Earned MVP recognition from teammates, professors, and Kroll/Pfingsten professionals post-competition.Identified strategic and financial sponsor potential buyers, and recommended a market approach. Presented the pitch to senior investment banking and private equity professionals. (Worked on LBO & DCF) Show less

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  JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  MMBSI Commercial Banking Summer Analyst

  Performed in-depth industry, business, and financial research to support tailored credit solutions for companies within the $20-500 million revenue range.Strengthened knowledge of credit, treasury, and derivatives products by gaining exposure to these essential banking sectors.Demonstrated financial modeling expertise, enabling participation in a private equity sponsor-backed loan syndication transaction.Presented an HHN project that highlighted a new prospect for the bank, which was recognized for its outstanding group performance and strategic insights. Show less

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  Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University

  Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  Student Assistant
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  BMO

  Aug 2024 - now

  CADP at BMO

  Rotation program in (Financial Institution Group, Sponsor Fund Lending, Diversified Industry Group)