Aarushi Verma

Experience

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  Global Youth Chapter

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Member

  As a member of the Global Youth Chapter, I attended 6+ seminars and lectures by Diplomats on various global issues. Participated in team-building exercises with students from across the world.#Diplomacy #Global issues #team building #policy development #communication skills

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  The Connectere

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Author

  As an author at The Connectere, I wrote articles on different subjects like- History, Politics, Economics, Science, Finance, and Business. Key Achievements:1) Authored and published 20+ articles on several academic topics2) Collaborated with the marketing team to boost website presence; achieved 130,000+ views & Spreadacross 85+ countries

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  Connecting Dreams Foundation - Miranda House

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

  Project Head Kilkari

  Key Achievements:-- Taught 15 children from underprivileged areas of Delhi;- Conducted 12+ workshops on social awareness topics- Led a team of 10 volunteers- Organized book drives for orphans and government schools in 6 Indian cities for COVID-19 and impacted 600+ children's lives within our Pathshala, and baal ashrams nationwide- Awarded Change advocacy award in Dream Awards 2021-2022#Teaching #Voluntary #Event Management #Leadership #Event Planning

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  Aavya MH-The Animal Welfare Project

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Cultural head

  Key achievements:-- Led a team of 10 and organized events- illustration competitions, and costume designing competitions which helped in raising an amount of Rs.15000 for the society- Organised adoption drives & bought pet food and medicine aiding 10-15 animals.#Event Coordination #Management Skills #Leadership #Communication #Event Management #Team work #Event Planning

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  NITI Aayog

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Intern (Economics and Finance)

  - Created a project on the Analysis of the trade relationship between Indian and European Union and the UK from 1990-2020- Worked jointly with my mentor on several projects like the calculation of India's WPI, GDP- high-frequency indicator- Researched on Market standing of public sector companies like ITI LTD. #Research #Data Analytics #Economics and Finance

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  Janaagraha

  Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  Intern

  As an intern at Janaagraha, the following were my achievements:- Conducted research on Urban development policies of 4 states of India. - Collaborated with my mentor for creating stakeholder maps (for 28 states and 7 UT in India)- Data analysis on the finance of 6 urban municipalities helps in understanding the decision-making power of these institutions. #policy research #data analytics #urban development

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  Amazon

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Manager- Risk Investigation I

  As Manager-Risk Investigation I at Amazon India, I have handled a team of 15 members helping with Risk assessments of claims. I have gained Project management experience by handling projects at the department and worldwide levels. Key Achievements:-- Collaborated with 2 managers on the worldwide level project of ICR impacting customers globally, and 60% of investigators' performance metrics- Created worldwide reports on key metrics (maintaining achievement of 95% of target) and a monthly newsletter of department activities. - Worked with Engagement and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) groups of the department to develop and implement programs for employees, helping them stay motivated and feel inclusive. Show less

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  180 Degrees Consulting Imperial

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

  Associate Consultant
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  Imperial College Business School: Student Investment Fund

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Operations Manager

  Established in 2018, the Imperial College Business School Student Investment fund, with £100,000 in assets under management, raised by donors and Imperial College endowment. The Fund runs several quantitative and fundamental strategies.As operation manager I coordinate events and stock pitches for a society of 106 students. Working with 10 executives and Student life committee to ensure, the deliverables are achieved and communication with all internal and external stakeholders flows smoothly. Show less

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  World Wildlife Fund

  Oct 2024 - now

  Impact Committee member

  * Selected as one of two individuals for WWF UK’s first-ever full-time positions on the Impact Committee created specifically for young professionals.* Provide strategic insights on WWF’s ongoing climate change and sustainability initiatives.* Actively engage with stakeholders to integrate youth perspectives into decision-making processes, ensuring innovative approaches to global environmental challenges.* Contribute to shaping impactful strategies aligned with WWF’s mission to combat climate change and promote sustainability. Show less

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  KPMG

  Nov 2024 - now

  Associate Consultant

  * Providing strategic recommendations to clients on sustainable innovation in sectors such as water, agriculture, and the environment, contributing to enhancing patenting efforts across multiple technology families. * Conducting detailed market studies on transport and digital payment infrastructure across various regions, delivering key insights to support decision-making and strategic planning. * Analyzing sustainable transport technologies and business models across different geographies, identifying opportunities for scaling solutions to drive progress and regional development. Show less