Diya Bhogesara

Experience

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  Read A Story

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Language Tutor

  • Teach English (second language) to a 7th grade student from an economically challenged background. • Once a week, I teach a story or a poem and discuss various aspects such as meaning of the contents, vocabulary, pronunciation of key words, diction etc. 20 interactive sessions completed.

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  Keep Moving Movement

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Co-speaker

  • It is a non-profit organisation with a mission to empower the student and youth community with attitudes and life skills to excel with training modules comprising of innovative approaches and impactful methods. • After completing a public speaking training module, I assumed the role of a co speaker, and conducted 7 sessions for a batch of 10th graders. • Some of the topics of the sessions were self-confidence, communication, decision making etc.

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  SIGMASOFT Virtual Molding

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Intern

  • Research for injection molding simulation software market covering geographies and key industries (aerospace, medical, automotive) in the United States. • Research focused on potential growth opportunities and customers. • Gave a presentation to the senior management regarding the same.

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  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Promote financial literacy among students through 1:1 peer coaching sessions and workshops on topics like credit card usage, student loans, filing taxes, and basics of investing • Collaborate with other campus organizations to plan events and presentations • Coordinate and support new students in collaboration with 26 peer orientation leaders to foster a sense of community and belonging on campus. • Direct in-person & online orientation experiences by leading networking groups of ~30 students, tours, and presentations

  • Peer Financial Coach

    May 2023 - now

  • Orientation and Transitions Leader

    Mar 2023 - now
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  Minutemen Fixed Income Fund

  Oct 2023 - now

  • Selected as 1 of 10 program participants to complete a competitive, 9-week program to learn fixed income concepts• Build financial acumen by engaging in lessons on investment research and equity/credit fundamentals in biweekly meetings• Construct a semester-long pitch as a culmination of learnings and present it to the 20+ member fund and portfolio manager

  • High Yield Analyst

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Member of the Diversity in Fixed Income (DIFI) Program

    Oct 2023 - Nov 2023