SIMRATH-LEEZA KAHAI
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Education: John Carroll University
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accountancy University Heights, Ohio
Graduation: August 2018
Graduation: May 2017
Professional
Experience:
Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County
Intern
Cleveland, Ohio
Fall 2017
• 1 of 2 interns selected for Fall of 2017
• Collaborated with upper executives to create budgets to be presented in front of the Board of Directors
• Created literature to be distributed among the community in order to attract more volunteers, including all Catholic Churches in Cuyahoga County Early College Program
Graduate Assistant
University Heights, Ohio
August 2017-May 2018
• Matched 13 Early College Juniors with JCU mentors, checking in monthly to observe progress of juniors.
• Advised Early College Seniors in the college application process, assisting with college applications, college essays, and FASFA preparation
• Collaborated with CHUH Early College teachers for the Gateway Project with Early College Sophomores who are presenting at JCU’s annual Celebration of Scholarship Center for Advanced Mental Health Practice
Project Manager
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
August 2017-November 2017
• Aided clients with several tasks, such as business plans, housing forms, and financial paperwork
• Created a budget proposal for Siggy’s Market, a rehabilitation market for individuals with disabilities
• Created and uploaded classes for patients to learn vocational skills to obtain jobs in the community
Grant Thornton, LLP
Audit Intern
Cleveland, Ohio
Winter 2016
• 1 of 8 selected to assist in busy season audits
• Analyzed high risk areas for 4+ manufacturing and retail companies; focusing on cash, capital assets, revenue, and inventory
• Received training in SEC and GAAP standards
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Intern and CASA/GAL
Akron, Ohio
Summer 2015 & April 2016-Present
• Selected after completion of internship to advocate for abused and neglected kids during court cases, completing the 35+ hours of training
• Shadowed 30+ hours of pre-trials, trials, and adjudications
• Received 3+ cases for children under 8, completing 1+ case for children under 3 Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center
Student Worker
University Heights, Ohio
September 2013-July 2017
• Only student selected as mentor for an adult with a disability volunteering at library, overseeing and delegating daily tasks to prepare them for the workforce
• In charge of organizing payroll for 60+ student workers
• 1 of 5 selected as library tour guide during visit days Leadership: America Mentors Mentoring Initiative
• Mentor to college student after graduating from St. Martin de Porres High School (Cleveland, Ohio), assisting with the transition from high school to college
May 2018 - Present
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
• Prepared income taxes for low income families free of charge Spring 2017/2018
John Carroll University Pre-Law Society
President
• Organized and facilitated events for 100+ members
• Achieved gold (highest) status during first and second term
• Petitioned and received budget for 2016-2017 school year
• Reelected for second term during Spring of 2017
Treasurer
• Petitioned and received funding for 4+ events by creating an extensive budget
Secretary/Public Relations
• Increased group size by 20%
2013-2017
2016-2017
2015
2014
R.E.A.L. Early College Mentor
• Mentor to 2+ high school students taking classes at JCU
• Completed training to work with Minors on Campus, including Diversity and Inclusion training
• Hired as the Graduate Assistant for the entire Early College Program
2015-2017
John Carroll University Peer Health Advocates
• Safe Zone Training
• Bystander Intervention Training
• LAUNCH (Leadership Always Undertake New CHallenges) Training
2013-2015
April 2015
January 2015
April 2014
John Carroll University Pep Band
Secretary/Scheduling Officer
• Sent weekly emails to 30+ pep band members
• Created and updated active and alumni roster
Financial Officer
• Created master budget for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school year
• Petitioned and received funding for 2+ events
2013-2017
2016-2017
2015-2017
Languages: Hindi
Punjabi
Essential American Sign Language
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Access, and Publisher) OneDrive (Office 365)
Google Drive
Data Visualization Tools – Tableau & Power BI
Essential HTML
QuickBooks
CPR Certified