Gaurav Pichara
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS JINDAL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT December 2020 Intended Major(s): B.S. Finance, B.S. Economics
Relevant Coursework: Financial Information and Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Financial Markets and Institutions, Business Finance, International Trade, Intermediate Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory, Regulation of Business and Financial Markets BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
DSP MUTUAL FUNDS - SOMAJIGUDA, INDIA June 2019 – August 2019 Mutual Funds Summer Analyst
● Prepared models, charts, graphs and researched domestic and foreign equities, fixed income, and government bills to find ways to improve mutual fund returns
● Provided advisory services to clients, auditors, and branch team management to effect timely changes in plans and increase performance, by researching, generating, and reviewing performance reports
● Collaborated with Fund Managers & Financial Advisors to improve tactical sales and marketing plans establish the competitiveness of DSP products in the market ALLSTATE - FRISCO, TX June 2017 – August 2017
Financial Services Analyst
● Ensured Regional Finance’s credibility and reputation of high quality (accurate, timely, relevant) financial measurement, reporting, planning, and consulting
● Created an action plan to maximize revenue from the sale of Allstate products by reaching out to 100+ clients resulting in a 10% increase in revenue
● Created pitch decks and presented new customer acquisition plans aimed to increase client base NAYA VENTURES - IRVING, TX June 2016 – August 2016 Summer Analyst
● Assisted in developing a program that filtered stocks based on the company’s growth rate, consistency of the growth and the company's size to streamline analysis of investment prospects
● Worked directly under the managing director and assisted in evaluating various early-stage Cloud, Mobile, and Big Data companies to invest in through venture funding
● Applied a standard due diligence process to ensure investments provide a 10x return and grow their $50 million fund PASSION PROJECTS:
A DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING A NEW UNITED NATIONS TASK FORCE: June 2017 – Present
● Creating a proposal to restructure the task force to be more efficient in conflict situations through stealth operations
● Introducing a three-year plan to address and reduce terrorist organizations around the world by working with the UNHRC and UNSC
● Including a stabilization process in coordination with humanitarian organizations such as UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation SCRIPT WRITING FOR SHORT FILMS & WEB SERIES: June 2020 – Present
● Adept in all aspects of script and story development, screenplay structure, character creation, and the intricacies of story structure
● Self-motivated and committed to striving for innovation, originality, and awe-inspiring stories
● Continuously edit and perfect stories until final drafts are produced DNA ARMOR BUSINESS PLAN AND PRESENTATION: June 2015 – Present
● Attended various startup exhibitions and other events to present the product and company to potential customers, partners, and investors
● Researched and development to conduct a business plan and strategy, developed business model with various amounts of research to break into the medical field
● Made business plan which specializes in the development of military grade armor which make use of nanobots to increase the rate of the healing process of a soldier LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPETITIONS
UNICEF (Unite Dallas Council Advocacy Lead): June 2018 – Present
● Sharing and promoting online advocacy opportunities with fellow Unite Dallas Council Leads and general members
● Coordinating with CE Fellow and relevant USA staff to organize high level events with over 50 participants with the development of the agenda, logistics and on-site support
● Facilitating consistent outreach to federal, state, and local government officials FLA SAC (Financial Leadership Association Security Analysis Competition): August 2017 – December 2020
● Used a merger model to reflect changes in the company’s capital structure, new financial operational synergies and future financials due to recent changes in the market
● Leveraged various software tools such as SQL and Excel to provide flexible reporting and create processes for efficiency
● Created valuation based on financial projections, merger model, public comps, scenario analysis and 5-year DCF analysis UT DALLAS Residential Housing Association (RHA): November 2019 – May 2020 Executive Vice President
● Coordinated with other executive board members and the advisor in putting together monthly programs in the res halls
● Created weekly agendas and organize executive and representative meetings to ensure goals are being met
● Oversaw and managed a team of executive members to ensure smooth functioning of the program Collegiate DECA Competition: August 2017 – December 2020
● Analyzed real-world case study situations within the investment, corporate finance, and financial services institutions to provide solutions
● Worked with a partner to analyze a business situation containing an ethical dilemma, then provided a possible resolution TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Technical: Java, Basic Basic Python, Basic SQL, Basic Stata, MS Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google Drive, Prezi Certification: NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification, CFA Level 1 Certification Candidate, CBAP Certification Candidate Interests: Cricket, Tennis, International Relations, Reader, Writer, Storyteller, Movies