
Timeline
About me
Incoming BA @ McKinsey & Co.
Education

Wharton high school
2016 - 2020High school diploma, valedictorian 4.0 unweighted gpa 9.32 weighted gpa, valedictorianActivities and Societies: HOSA, FBLA, Speech & Debate, Environmental Club, Band, Relay for Life

Uva mcintire school of commerce
2022 - 2024Bachelor's degree commerce, management & itActivities and Societies: One Generation Network Graduated With Distinction (3.8 or above on all coursework)

University of virginia
2020 - 2024Minor in data science
Experience

Self-employed
Apr 2012 - nowArtistSelf-taught Professional Henna Tattoo artist; earn income by doing big functions such as weddings. No set schedule; busy during the Indian/Muslim holidays and wedding season.

Kumon north america, inc.
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020Mathematics tutorGraded levels above E, about 10-15 hours per week. Required rapid grading,punctuality, and focus for immediate student corrections

National pediatric cancer foundation
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020Project management internIntern for the director and associate director of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Mr. David Frazer and Ms. Chelsea Wagner. Duties-creating excel spreadsheets, writing emails, creating monthly outlines + managing the website with goals for gaining donations.

Mathnasium - the math learning center
Jun 2019 - Aug 2020Mathematics tutorAssigned to work with students varying in ages from 4-19 years old, about10-15 hours per week. Worked with four students at a time. Taught and gradedhomework/classwork.

American legion auxiliary keystone girls state
Jun 2019 - Jun 2019Girls state delegateChosen to attend Girls State, a weeklong paid trip at FSU; once in a lifetime opportunity given to 200 rising senior girls per year!
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Future business leaders of america, inc. (fbla)
Jan 2020 - nowResponsible for hosting social events, overseeing member participation, and recruiting new members. Have successfully held two informative bonding events (Commerce Student Panel Q&A and Bodo's On The Lawn), recruited 80 interested first-years and second-years, and educated members on spring competitive events. Design promotional content for membership events through Canva.2020-2021:2nd place at International Leadership Conference: Integrated Marketing Campaign1st place at State Leadership Conference: Integrated Marketing Campaign2nd place at State Leadership Conference: Business Presentation2021-2022:1st place at State Leadership Conference: Integrated Marketing Campaign1st place at State Leadership Conference: Global Analysis & Decision Making Show less
President
Apr 2022 - nowDirector of Special Events
Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

Varsity tutors, a nerdy company
Apr 2020 - nowIndependent contractor
Uva alumni association
Mar 2021 - May 2021Polyglot language learning methodology internPart of the A1 LANGUAGE program started by Wilson Tosta!

Coronanet research project
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021Research intern
Bank of america
Apr 2021 - May 2021Participant: bank of america careers launchpad d&i forum fintech & data science – global technologyWill join a series of invite-only live webcasts to learn about our business and career opportunities around the globe, increase business acumen, connect with business professionals, and receive priority consideration for the 2022 Global Technology internship recruiting process which hires into Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Richmond, VA; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; and others.

Indian student association at uva
May 2021 - Apr 2022Membership chairIncrease and maintain membership of the organization and plan Big-Little programs each year. 500+ members are put into Families and Houses (centered around a chosen theme) to foster a sense of unity. Organized six events that promoted inclusivity; my personal long-term goal is to increase out-of-state and transfer student involvement.

Ix art park
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022Artistic development/management internIn charge of business development/marketing-related endeavors of events and artwork in progress at IX Art Park, a nonprofit art park in Charlottesville. Also help resident artists build Phase II of immersive art space - a 2,802 sq ft subterranean rabbit hole, and help at the box office for both live performance events and entry into the existing immersive art space. Gained this UVA-funded summer opportunity through the UVA Hoos Internship Accelerator program.

University of virginia
Jun 2021 - nowCareer Peer Educators (CPEs) are full-time undergraduates who serve as a bridge between the Career Center and students. They support the UVA Career Center mission by expanding the Career Center's ability to reach students through staffing office hours, giving outreach workshops, and supporting career community programs. CPEs strive to empower students to feel confident in their career development by equipping them with personalized resources and sharing relevant peer experiences.Career Peer Educators serve as ambassadors of the Career Center to the student body, and are trained by career counselors on various aspects of the career planning process – everything from interviewing and job search resources to resume and cover letter reviews – so that CPEs can offer one-of-a-kind advice as student leaders for their peers on almost any career-related topic. CPEs accomplish these objectives and interact with the student body through office hours, outreach & workshops, and career center support! Show less Working under Abel Liu (Student Body President) and Samuel Adrian Mamaril (Support and Access Services Chief) to pioneer the launch of the Aetna Insurance Support Fund. This will help aid those out-of-state and transfer students whose health insurance is not accepted by Student Financial Services. Collaborated directly with the Assistant Director of SFS to distribute twenty-four grants, totaling $74,342, to students in financial support. Secured $4 million for low-income students through a 4-year Grant Pilot Program. Show less One of 30 students chosen to participate in the Propel+ Public Health & Tableau of the UVA Career Accelerator + Propel Program; a 5-week, online opportunity for technical skill training, industry knowledge, and job-ready skills. Includes a $500 stipend and the means to learn Tableau/data visualization skills.Description of program: This 5-week program is designed to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to take classes learning how to visualize data with Tableau and apply their skills working in teams with real-world data sets. Alumni and employer mentors will join the program to help guide students and participate in career exploration activities related to public health. The full program will run from June 21-July 23 and is free and open to all majors. Show less
Career Peer Educator
May 2022 - nowDirector of the Accommodations Access Fund
Apr 2022 - nowLead Manager
Mar 2021 - nowDirector of the Aetna Insurance Support Fund--Student Council Support and Access Services Branch
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022Propel+ Public Health & Tableau Program Recipient
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

Ashita
Jul 2021 - Apr 2022Business development internASHITA is a fast-growing jewelry eCommerce startup located on 5th Avenue, New York. Social Media and Campaign Planning: Take part in creating and planning social media posts for holiday campaigns for ASHITA’s social media channels on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and more for the remaining months of 2021. Made presentation to improve the company's use of Instagram. Giveaway Campaign Development: Discover, connect and collaborate with relevant brands to take part in giveaways through ViralSweep and DojoMojo. Holiday Season Campaign Planning: Generate and produce ideas for holiday season campaigns. Create advertising material using Canva, Photoshop and Indesign. Email Marketing: Design and layout emails in Klaviyo for product features and holiday campaigns to generate more email sales and encourage customer loyalty. Website Planning: Carefully plan design of website for upcoming months as well as captions for various links to keep up with the seasons and attract customers. Show less

Forge
Dec 2021 - nowDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director for the 2022-2023 school year! Assist the DEI Director, Ishaan Dey, in tasks to achieve goals related to improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Forge! Additionally, pursuing a Data Science internship through Forge's Launch program for Summer 2022.First-Generation Student Fund Scholar: Awarded $1,000 in Launch tuition reduction for the Hard Yards internship I am pursuing in the summer of 2022.
DEI Director
Apr 2022 - nowDEI Coordinator + Launch Recipient (Data Science Track) + First-Generation Student Fund Scholar
Dec 2021 - now

Hard yards
Apr 2022 - Sept 2022Data science internWill be working on both federal and commercial projects this summer as a Data Science Intern!

Goldman sachs
May 2022 - Jun 2022Goldman sachs virtual insight series 2022 participantChosen out of 10,000+ applicants to participate in this four week long, virtual undergraduate program. As a participant, you can personalize your digital curriculum or enjoy the recommended sessions for your grade levels. Our modules work in tandem to invest in your understanding of yourself, our firm, you and the firm, and your journey to Goldman Sachs.

Tamid group at uva
Sept 2022 - Aug 2023Project consultant
Enactus
Sept 2022 - nowSenior advisorWorking on a team to consult for Pikasso Swig--a DIY Craft Bar in Downtown Charlottesville.

Madison house | charlottesville, va
Sept 2022 - nowCash volunteerAssist low-income families and individuals to e-file their taxes on a weekly basis; IRS-certified (Advanced &) Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (V.I.T.A)

Bain & company
Apr 2023 - May 2023Atlanta women’s leadership summit (awls) participantChosen as one of 15 women across the nation to explore the Bain Atlanta office and receive an expedited interview process for the full-time Associate Consultant role.

Kearney
May 2023 - Aug 2023Summer business analyst internCreate strategic recommendations for internal recruiting team to optimize a $401,000 budget, driving diversity and inclusion in hiring through targeted outreach and innovative recruitment strategyDesign and implement a PowerBI dashboard to track and report DEI statistics for YTD employees, 2023 New Hires, Utilization, and Attrition, specifically focusing on historically underrepresented groups (HUGs) such as Latinos, Hispanics, Blacks, and African Americans

Mckinsey & company
Aug 2023 - nowIncoming business analyst
Licenses & Certifications
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Digital advertising fundamentals
MicrosoftOct 2021 - View certificate

Klaviyo product certified
KlaviyoOct 2021 - View certificate

Certified scrum product owner® (cspo®)
Scrum allianceJun 2022 - View certificate

Email marketing
Hubspot academyOct 2021 - View certificate

Growth-driven design
Hubspot academyOct 2021 - View certificate

Digital advertising
Hubspot academyOct 2021 
Source lite software development
ForgeJan 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sarrah Abdulali1st Place Winner: LMI Data Challenge LMI/UVA Nov 2023 Won 1st place in a team of 4 to help build an AI/ML model and present a solution to a health equity issue to investors. Prize was $500 each member, and contact with a VC firm to implement the idea.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliTedxUVA Speaker Tedx Nov 2023 Gave a Ted Talk through TedxUVA in early November 2023. Participated in Student Speaker Competition. My talk was about a 3-step framework on “How to create your own luck: When life doesn’t give you lemons, grow them yourself.”
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliDean’s List University of Virginia May 2022
- Awarded to Sarrah Abdulali1st Place Winner Bain & Company Apr 2022 Won 1st place out of 15 teams for the 2022 Bain Womxn's Case Competition. 1st place winners are guaranteed first round interviews for ACI/AC positions at Bain.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliFBLA Scholarship Winner FBLA-PBL Apr 2022 Chosen to receive a $695 scholarship to cover all travel and board expenses for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago, Illinois during Summer 2022.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliValedictorian Wharton High May 2020 Ranked 1st out of 600 students. 4.0 unweighted and 9.32 weighted GPA.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliTampa Tribune Scholar Hillsborough County Mar 2020 Graduated in the top 3% of high school students for the class of 2020 in Hillsborough County.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliQuestBridge National College Match Scholar QuestBridge Dec 2019 One of a very few number of students to receive a full four-year scholarship to the University of Virginia for the Class of 2024.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliOutstanding Youth Volunteer James A. Haley VA Hospital Aug 2019 Awarded pins and medallions for over 800 hours of community service for veterans in a hospital.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliDelegate—Girls State American Legion Auxiliary May 2019 One of 200 young girls chosen to attend Girls State in the summer before senior year.
- Awarded to Sarrah AbdulaliQuestBridge College Prep Scholar QuestBridge Apr 2019 Awarded during junior year of high school, 1/3000 students nationally with this achievement.
Volunteer Experience
College Mentor/Essay Editor
Issued by Notable Narratives on Aug 2020
Associated with Sarrah AbdulaliTeacher Assistant
Issued by Madison House | Charlottesville, VA on Dec 2020
Associated with Sarrah AbdulaliVISAS ESL Workplace Volunteer
Issued by University of Virginia on Jan 2021
Associated with Sarrah AbdulaliYouth Volunteer
Issued by JAMES A HALEY VA MEDICAL CENTER on May 2017
Associated with Sarrah AbdulaliFundraising Volunteer
Issued by Relay For Life of Greater Heights on Aug 2016
Associated with Sarrah Abdulali
Languages
- guGujarati
- hiHindi
- urUrdu
- arArabic
- spSpanish
- enEnglish
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