Sandy Basaka

Experience

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  Steven Fashions

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Retail Sales Representative
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  Rotaract of San Diego State University

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

  Rotaract of San Diego State University

  Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young professionals ages 18 to 30. At Rotaract, we pride ourselves in living the motto "Service Above Self" throughout our lives.As part of the Freshmen Class of Rotaract from August 2022-May 2023, we organized, planned, and led our Freshmen Service Project. We fundraised for the International Rescue Committee and put time and effort into planning success events.

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  San Diego State University

  Oct 2022 - now

  Assistant Resource Analyst

  - Prepared detailed documentation on resource management procedures, improving workflow transparency and stakeholder communication. - Developed resource management reports and dashboards using Excel and data visualization tools, providing actionable insights to senior management. - Supported budgeting and forecasting by analyzing resource needs and constraints, contributing to accurate financial planning and reconciliation through Oracle.

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  Associated Students, San Diego State University

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Program targeted towards first year undergraduates at San Diego State University that provides professional development and aims to improve leadership skills. - Active Member that votes on decisions that impact SDSU students- A part of Your Voice Matters Campaign that makes changes at SDSU in response to Students concerns and ideas - Heavily involved in safety and academic student concerns and well being

  • First Year Leadership Initiative

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

  • University Affairs Board Member

    Jan 2023 - May 2023
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  Shezza

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Shezza Intern

  - Set up marketing collaborations and opportunities through newsletter, podcasts, and articles- Worked under the operations manager and worked on business related tasks for expansion - Created retail website and organized photoshoot for products- Pitched Shezza’s products

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  NEVEMIND (Techstars '23)

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Market Analyst Intern

  - Contributed to product development initiatives, validating company hypotheses and creating a competitive analysis presentation that led to a strategic business pivot. - Conducted extensive primary and secondary market/user research and collaborated with founders on go-to-market plans, product roadmaps, and strategic planning documents.

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  Associated Students, San Diego State University

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  Organization that partners with a Non-profit, Casas De Luz, to fundraise money to build homes for families in TJ! Raised $8000+ for the March 2023 Home Build! - Organizes, plans, and operates fundraising events, records, and donations- Plans and organizes future collaborates with numerous different SDSU organizations Aztecs Rock Hunger is an organization that fundraises money to fight food insecurity among San Diegans, especially College Students. The proceeds provide the food, including fresh produce, that is distributed at the on-campus A.S. Food Pantry. Additionally, 20% of the monetary donations goes directly to the SDSU Economic Crisis and Response Team (ECRT), which helps students facing food or housing insecurity, and or other immediate, unforeseen financial crises.

  • Tijuana Home Build (TJHB) Member

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Financial Affairs Committee Member

    Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Tijuana Home Build (TJHB) Director of Fundraising

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Aztecs Rock Hunger Business District Officer (Corporate)

    Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
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  VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition)

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  VCIC Regional Champion and Globals Finalist

  In the competition, we are given pitch decks and are tasked with effectively picking apart the company's problem/solution set, market opportunity, team, GTM strategy, and competitive positioning to define a valuation, term sheet, and exit opportunity for a proposed deal. We are judged on performances in mock partner meetings, founder meetings, term sheets, and extensive deliverable sets.- Represented San Diego State University, securing victory against top schools including UCLA, UC Berkeley, BYU, Pomona, and Santa Clara.- Analyzed startups' problem/solution sets, market opportunities, teams, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, and competitive positioning.- Presented executive memos, exit strategies, and investment judgments for proposed startups to venture capitalists, demonstrating thorough analysis and strategic insight. Show less

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  Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Lavin Entrepreneurship Program

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Lavin Entrepreneur Intern

    Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
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  Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Accounting/Finance Intern

  - Managed accrual reporting and tracking for R&D, clinical, manufacturing, and quality control departments using Microsoft Excel (PQ), while conducting daily quality control audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.- Reconciled departmental expenses and developed accurate budget forecasts, guiding the allocation of funds for future fiscal periods for each department. - Assisted in accounts payable activities, including invoice coding and entry, vendor setup, gathering documentation (e.g., W-9s), and processing payments, ensuring proper maintenance and filing of all related payment support using Great Plains (ERP) and Coupa. Show less

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  Business Today

  Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  International Business Conference Scholar

  Selected among the top 2% of applicants to attend Business Today’s 50th International Conference in New York City. This program brings together overachieving student leaders and top U.S. executives to discuss pressing topics in business and innovation. Engaging in high level discussions and networking with industry leaders to gain insights and contribute perspectives on the evolving business landscape.

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  WOBI

  Oct 2024 - Oct 2024

  World Business Forum 2024 Attendee
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  LumaTax, Inc.

  Nov 2024 - now

  Intern