Arundhati D. Modak
***B, *** Blue Course Drive, University Park, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Contact No: +1-814-***-**** ; Email : *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/arundhati-modak/
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Pursuing Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
University Park, Pennsylvania. May 2019, CGPA until date : 3.20 RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant (Economics) Summer 2018 - Current
Worked closely with Professor and team in researching, analyzing, and collaborating data with regards to the closure of the textile mill industry in City of Mumbai, India.
Comprehensively analyzed data with QGIS and performed data entry into programs while providing my own input. LEADERSHIP & INVOVLEMNT IN UNIVERSITY:
Traveler’s Club : Vice President Spring 2017
Co-founder where I consistently demonstrated innovation and commitment to think creatively in order to build reputation among my peers for my organization.
Worked with international students from diverse backgrounds by curating timely and relevant programs for their Spring and Thanksgiving breaks respectively.
Worked independently as well as with other functioning members of the Board by multitasking on various projects. Global Brigades (Microfinance): Social Media and Marketing Associate Fall 2016 – Fall 2017
Successfully utilized social media marketing as a platform to reach to a wider base of volunteers or service trips.
Identified local events on Penn State campus and worked on the logistics and event execution to assimilate marketing of Global Brigades into such events.
Communicated, networked, and coordinated with various associates in other Global Brigades disciplines. Penn State International Affairs and Debate Association: Staffer Spring 2016 – Fall 2017
Worked in a fast-paced hands-on environment with my committee members to deliver information and technical support in real time with several conferences.
Greatly improved public speaking skills through giving speeches and networked with my peers within the club and with students from schools all over the country.
South Asian Student Association, Co-Treasurer Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Balanced Excel documents on a weekly basis in order to become cost efficient over time.
Identified various opportunities to conduct fundraising events for the organization. RELEVANT COURSEWORK & PROJECTS:
Economics Winners and Losers in Globalization Spring 2018
Committed to a 3 month project analyzing the effects of Globalization in India post economic liberalization in 1991.
Gained extensive knowledge on the current political, economic, and cultural policies in India, through data analysis.
Utilized formal business report writings including extensive data analysis throughout course complete with APA citations.
Business classes:
Focused on corporate finance, financial markets and investments. Performed virtual investments using analyzes from Wall Street Journal news.
Deliberated case studies utilizing key concepts from management and organizations as well as marketing pertaining to customer behavior, product development, and prices/promotions. 2
Studied Financial / managerial accounting, and learned about key elements and strategic importance of supply chain networks.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION
Smeal College Business Fundamentals Certificate Course
French and Francopone (UMNR) Minor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Intermediate level in French. Five years as a second subject in Secondary School
MS Office, STATA, Python, QGIS
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Physical Fitness – Regular at University Gym
Photography, Caricature and drawing
Active participation in Indian Festival and functions in University
Travel to places of historical significance