Avi Gorasia

Experience

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  School of Liberal Studies PDEU

  Nov 2020 - May 2022

  Admissions Committee Representative and Counsellor

  Guided students through university admissions process by personalized counseling sessions and participating in educational fairs, fostering positive relationships with prospective students to help navigate applications and make academic decisions, leading to increased enrollment in key programs

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  Lokniketan Nature Discovery Centre

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

  Rural Internship

  Comprehended traditional, social, cultural, and economic reforms in rural sector of India by analyzing and visiting 8 families to gather data on local challenges. Formulated solutions to address financial adversities and recommended technological reforms aimed at enhancing economic conditions

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  Nyayshastra- The Law and Administration Club of PDEU

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Treasurer

  Organized engaging events, including moot court competitions, while managing financial responsibilities such as budget preparation, execution, and reimbursement. Reduced overall budget requirement by nearly 32% by discovering and eliminating extraneous expenses, contributing to club’s operational efficiency

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  Social and Cultural Committee

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  General Secretary

  -Elected as first female General Secretary of Committee, supervised multiple departments including Finance, Logistics, and Event Management, and facilitated communication among 20+ clubs-Organized flagship events with an average footfall of 8,000+ and achieved a 32% increase in digital reach within six months by captaining a team of 150+ students

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  C.K Fintax Consultancy

  May 2023 - Mar 2024

  Research Assistant

  -Reviewed and advised businesses and individuals on investment decisions, especially in light of market fluctuations during Indian elections by monitoring trends for potential black swan events, implementing proactive strategies reduced risk exposure and seized opportunities, leading to a 12% increase in overall portfolio returns-Delivered market-beating results with 2.3% excess return for portfolios by data-driven and strategic recommendations

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  Pavanj Infrastructure

  May 2024 - Sept 2024

  Finance Department Intern

  -Streamlined cash flow management by identifying daily fluctuations in labor requirements, ensuring 20% increase in liquidity to cover wage demands, and securing emergency funds to address unforeseen increases in workforce needs-Conducted comprehensive industry trend analysis and competitive assessments across 10+ projects, identifying key areas for improvement, and empowering decision-makers to assess investment viability and determine capacity to meet market demand and competitor valuations-Collaborated with cross-functional teams and led cost efficiency improvement project for Operations Department by analyzing expenditures and costs, resulting in an 18% cost-saving measure for department Show less

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  SMIF UCI

  Oct 2024 - now

  Developing Equities and Fixed Income Securitized Product Analyst
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  Irvine Investment & Trading Group

  Oct 2024 - now

  Development Program

  The program covers key topics such as investing basics, sourcing investment deals, financial statement analysis, and advanced concepts like Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and Leveraged Buyout (LBO) mechanics.