DEESHA P PAREKH
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www.linkedin.com/in/deesha-parekh
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC
May 2024
Economics Bachelors of Science; Conflict Management Minor
GPA 3.30
EXPERIENCE
Epkon Hospitality – Cary, NC
May 2023 – Present
Assistant Financial Controller
Handled the accounting and auditing for 8 properties under Epkon Hospitality
Assisted in the creation of first drafts for projections in order to secure bank loans
Learned use of reconciliation programs Quickbooks and Dollarsonthenet to address accounting errors
SAM IT Analytics – Durham, NC
May 2022 – August 2022
Marketing Content Creator
Led a team of 4 that specialized in creating unique, creative, and optimized digital marketing primarily on WordPress and Adobe, content for clients
Created SEO digital marketing content and newsletters that increased customer interaction by over 10% with brands
Reached out to potential clients to establish relationships and partnerships with through email and networking events
Marriott – Raleigh, NC
November 2020 - March 2022
Assistant Manager and Front Desk Attendant at Four Points by Sheraton at Raleigh- North
Held a management level position where I interacted with and negotiated with clients, customers, and employees
Recognized for my productivity and adaptability and helped to open a Myrtle Beach property
Performed book- keeping for this location and certified by both Marriott and Choice
Designed menus, flyers, and COVID signage using Marriott’s program, Canva Pro, and Adobe
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
0 Degrees of Separation Student Organization– Chapel Hill, NC
November 2021 - Present
Founder and President
Created the concept for the organization for all chapters
Have organized over 100 small- scale events and 4 large- scale events that involved over a dozen people and required travel and budgeting for 0 Degrees at UNC
Have raised over $6 000 in funding for the club
Front run event planning, social medias, and budget creation for 0 Degrees at UNC
Founder of the UNC, UNCW, and Duke chapters of 0 Degrees
Vallabh Youth Organization – Cary, NC
March 2014 – August 2020
Cultural Guru and Event Planner
Coordinated with the accounting department to improve budget by implementing creative sources of funds
Planned successful largescale events and worked as an external manager for outreach purposes
Taught Hindu culture and religion and mentored kids aged 5-12
Triangle Gujarati Association – Raleigh, NC
March 2014 – August 2020
Event Planner, Volunteer, and Dance Teacher
Handled budgets varying from $300 to $17 000 for largescale events
Met fundraising goals of over $5 000 for largescale events
Taught cultural dance to and mentored children aged 10-12 for performances
Handled transactions and promoted products in event stalls, displaying exemplary customer service and establishing relationships with customers
Volunteered time at event stalls and where needed to ensure that largescale events ran smoothly and successfully
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fluent in English and Conversational in Gujarati
Certified in Microsoft Excel and Word
SETT Certified substitute teacher
Fast learner and sufficient with technology and customer service