Sagar Desai

Experience

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  Stony Brook University

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Research Assistant

  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data of wastewater effluent nitrogen content and its removal• Acquired experience with handling lab equipment such as a Hach digital titrator, Lachat QuikChem 8500 Auto Analyzer, and Membrane Inlet Spectrometer• Concluded on average, polycultures were 11% more efficient at nitrogen removal in the fall than monocultures

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  Merrick Woods Country Day Schl

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Summer Camp Counselor

  • Took care of a group of 21 children for eight hours a day, five days a week for two months• Ensured a safe, but enjoyable environment for kids aged 5-13 years old• Coached a team of 20 kids for the Junior League Tournament

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  University of Maryland

  Mar 2018 - May 2020

  Campus Tour Guide

  • Completed six-week training course to learn proper information distribution techniques and tour etiquette• Led groups of 30+ people around campus; answering questions while maintaining authority through the duration of the tour

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  MANRRS

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2020

  Treasurer

  • Managed and developed budgets for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences while creating opportunities for financial assistance for incoming members• Coordinated and executed semesterly fundraisers yielding expected profits over $600• Increased available budget by 293% through semesterly fundraisers and dues• Conducted professional development workshops regarding business etiquette and networking

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  Terp Thon

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Corporate Relations

  • Increased funds and awareness for Children’s National Medical Center as the largest student-run philanthropy in Maryland• Spoke to businesses such as Playa Bowls, Dunkin Donuts, and Subway to sponsor Terp Thon events and donation matching campaigns• Raised $130,472.24 as an organization in 24 hours for Day of Miracles and a total of $702,645.37 throughout the year for Children’s National Medical Center

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  Calisthenics Club

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2020

  President

  • Increase membership of organization by 58.5% • Lead workouts four times a week emphasizing chest, abs, cardio, legs, skill training, mobility, flexibility, stability, and technique• Coordinate a team of eight members to acquire financial support of $150,000 to construct a calisthenics gym on campus• Ensure safety of members practicing skills by providing experienced spotters, risk minimizing techniques and sufficient stretching

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  Land O'Lakes, Inc.

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Finance & Accounting Intern — Dairy Foods Sourcing & Risk Management

  • Developed a dynamic, macro-driven Excel model for corporate end-users to facilitate ABP and ‘6+6’ processes, which reduced cost file analysis time from over five hours to under three minutes• Simplified and improved reliability of budgeted costs of processed and powdered cheese• Modeled net cost incurred by vendor to evaluate 2020 bulk cheese supplier bids, resulting in the decision to internally source the product• Enhanced customer-experience by formatting, organizing, and presenting dashboards on Power BI Show less

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  Under Armour

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Virtual Rookie Program Participant

  • Originally selected to serve as a Finance Rookie in highly competitive internship program, cancelled due to COVID-19• Engaged in a 10-week virtual professional development program with executive leadership at Under Armour• Met bi-weekly with mentor to better understand FP&A fundamentals in a corporate environment • Conducted informational interviews with various professionals within Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance to better understand the operations and culture of Under Armour Show less

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  University of Maryland

  Aug 2020 - now

  Peer Mentor

  • Advise new and current students in developing four-year plans • Support students in professional and personal endeavors at UMD by providing appropriate resources and connections

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  Enexor BioEnergy

  Mar 2021 - now

  Enexor's mission is to create renewable, onsite bioenergy from organic and plastic waste to power facilities worldwide. Enexor BioEnergy ("Enexor") provides on-site, renewable energy solutions to help solve the world's organic and plastic waste problem. Enexor's patented bioenergy system derives value from organic waste by producing 24/7 continuous power and thermal energy for facilities and microgrids worldwide. Enexor's Bio-CHP™ system, the Bio-200™, generates 75kW of power and 125kW of thermal energy while offsetting harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Enclosed within a 20-foot custom shipping container, the Bio-200™'s strategic design is deployable next to a retail store in the United States, hurricane exposed areas in the Caribbean, or a village in Africa. Enexor manufactures its systems at its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, a Nashville suburb. Show less

  • Manager, Business Development

    May 2023 - now

  • Business Analyst

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2023