Harshit Jitesh Desai
State College, PA – 16801
Phone: 718-***-****
**************@*****.***
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA August 2016 B.S. in Mathematics – System Analyst Option
Dean’s list – Spring 2010
Skills
• Proficient in Excel, Minitab, Matlab, SAS, STATA, Basic SQL
• Proficient in Accounting Software - Tally
Related Experience
Ε4 Εntertainment, Bronze Fabrication and August 2014 – August 2015 Benchmark Communications – Dubai, UAE
Junior Accountant
• Completed a yearlong internship with 3 companies under the leadership of Sunil Bhatia
• Monitored company spending including project expenses, office expenses, petty cash funds, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
• Developed and maintained monthly financial statements using Tally accounting software
• Conducted bookkeeping services for clients related to payroll, invoice entry, and point-of-sales
• Earned leadership role on the planning committee for developing the RFP (request for proposal) for the America Pavilion
bKREATIV Productions – Dubai, UAE July 2015
Production Manager
• Planned shooting schedules and briefed the producer and senior production staff for the full music video set
• Estimated, negotiated and managed costs related to equipment, suppliers, crew and contractors
Work Experience
Lion Line – State College, PA September 2012 – November 2012 Caller
• Extensively communicated with and solicited a diverse population for academic fundraising
• Raised $1,270 for Penn State academics
• Trained to preform specialized calling pools and special appeals
• Executed fundamentals of a quality call including opening, asking amounts, objective responses, and closing
Penn State Global Programs – University Park, PA August 2012 Student Orientation Leader
• Operated the transportation service provided to the incoming international students
• Organized social activities for over 1500 international students
• Assisted in acclimatizing students to both academic and social life enhancing interpersonal skills
Mipol HealthCare Services – Dubai, UAE May 2012 – July 2012
Data Analyst
• Analyzed and processed claims from clinics and hospitals.
• Compiled weekly/monthly reports and graphs to show trends in the data; calculated performance measures; regularly discussed the data with staff; also used Excel to organize/store/present data and graphs
• Closely assisted and analyzed with additions and deletions of policies
Volunteer Experience
East Halls Residence Association (EHRA)
• Lead team members to organize multiple events throughout the school year Special Family Support (SFS) – Dubai
• Assisted physically and mentally challenged children.