Nikita Karande

• Conducted outreach to secure 10+ guest speakers for 15+ weekly meetings focused on career development within the finance industry (investment banking, private equity, FP&A, venture capital, etc.) • Coordinated internal team meetings and organized events serving 50+ FA members, connecting business school students to the organization and facilitating inter-club networking opportunities

Less than 3% acceptance rate • Completing a selective, self-guided online educational program focused on understanding the investment industry and core investment concepts • Coursework includes: Wall Street Prep courses in Excel, financial reports, financial statement modeling, and accounting • Additional coursework includes: asset class education, continued industry exposure, and professional development support

• Founded The Art of Healing, a certified 501(c)(3) organization using visual arts as a medium to aid everyday stress and anxiety in children • Managed all paperwork and filings with Federal and State agencies for incorporation, 501 c(3) filings and non-profit status, filing annual returns, and recording finances • Generated $5,000+ in funding for the organization by collaborating with Girl Scouts and private organizations via Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives • Established a team of 15+ teenage volunteers, providing them with training on delivering programs for the organization and leading 20+ fundraising activities • Expanded outreach on a global scale by forming long-term partnerships with organizations in India such as the Lotus Petal Foundation, integrating our art therapy curriculum into their programs

• Member of the Finance Speaker Meeting Committee • Conducting outreach projects to recruit speakers into the finance industry • Hosting events for the BAP Delta-Beta Chapter, serving 50+ BAP members

• Conducted a research project on test management tool selection based on Jira integration capabilities • Interviewed stakeholders for requirements gathering • Attended platform demos to narrow down tool selection based on stakeholder requirements • Crafted a professional slide deck and presented the final project proposal to CEO, COO, and stakeholders to discuss future tool implementation and logistics

• Girl Scout and Gold Award Recipient • Completed an 80+ Gold Award project reaching four educational/mental health related organizations and teaching an art therapy curriculum to over 300 kids ages 8-12.