Diksha's Resume

Diksha

Research Intern

Female

24 y/o

Others

Live in India

Nationality India

Summary

MSc graduate from the University of Manchester with hands-on experience in data analysis, policy research, and operational improvement. Developed sustainable solutions, achieving a 15% cost reduction in environmental projects. Experience in international competition and cultural projects, with strong administrative support skills, including client liaison, meeting scheduling, note-taking, report production, and document preparation. Proficient in competitor coordination, proofreading, research, and international travel, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, video-conferencing platforms, and Google Workplace. Passionate about driving effective change and contributing to economic development, eager to leverage skills and experiences to support organisations in achieving strategic goals.

Work experience

Research Intern
Observer Research Foundation
2024.06-2024.09
(4 months)
Analysed 20+ policy documents to identify 3 inefficiencies, leading to a 25% faster decision-making process for the team Collaborated with a 4-person research team to develop strategic policy frameworks aimed at improving economic development outcomes Contributed to the creation of a final report presented to a senior advisory panel, influencing project prioritisation decisions Coordinated competitor analysis and proofreading tasks, enhancing report accuracy and quality Utilised Microsoft Office and Google Workplace for efficient document preparation and report production
Restaurant Crew Member
House of Chow
2024.01-2024.06
(6 months)
Streamlined order processing for over 100 customers daily, improving wait times by 20% during peak hours. Handled daily transactions exceeding ₹10,000 with zero discrepancies, achieving 100% audit accuracy. Trained and onboarded 3 new hires on POS systems, reducing their training time by 30%.
Human Resource Intern
Aashman Foundation
2022.09-2022.12
(4 months)
Accelerated volunteer onboarding by 40% by digitising paperwork, reducing manual errors by 30% Automated database updates, saving 5+ weekly hours for the HR team Provided administrative support through client liaison and meeting scheduling, improving team efficiency Conducted research to enhance HR processes, contributing to strategic improvements
Public Relations Intern
Failure to Success Organization, Virtual
2021.09-2021.10
(2 months)
Secured collaborations with 5+ organisations through targeted outreach, expanding the network by 200% Planned 3 virtual campaigns that boosted social media engagement by 35% in 2 months Utilised video-conferencing platforms for effective communication and collaboration Enhanced interpersonal skills and team player attributes through campaign planning

Projects

Wege Prize Competition
Group Project
2023.08-2024.01
(6 months)
Project based on the circular economy model

Educational experience

University of Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc in Global Development (Globalisation, Trade and Industry)
2024.09-2025.08
(a year)
Specialised programme focused on industrial development strategies, global trade policies, and their developmental impact. On track to achieve a 2:1.
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
International Relations and Area Studies
2022.11-2024.06
(2 years)
Completed a rigorous programme covering international law, political economy, global cooperation and conflict, and East Asian geopolitics. Achieved CGPA: 6.68/9 (70%+ equivalent).
Delhi University, Delhi
Political Science
2019.07-2022.06
(3 years)
Graduated with coursework in political theory, governance, and international relations. Final CGPA: 7.69/10.