SHAILEY VORA
8730 Costa Verde Blvd. #2443 La Jolla, CA 92122 ∙ (510) 676-8191 ∙ svora@ucsd.edu
Education
University of California, San Diego
Expected Graduation Date: June 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Financial Accounting
Intro to Programming, Social, Cog. Psychology
University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Study Abroad Program: June 09-Aug 09
Relevant Coursework: Psychology and Social Issues, Business Greed: Corporate Social Responsibility
Qualifications
 Exceptional management and organizational skills to balance workload with challenging deadlines.
 Extensive experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
 Quick learner, fast adapter to new environments, and a talented, hard working, motivated individual.
 Linguistic Skills - basic understanding of Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Work Experience
Conversation Leader, UCSD Extension Center
(March 08 – current)
 Conversed in English with a diverse set of students in a classroom from many parts of the world.
 Enhanced my communication skills through facilitating conversations between the students.
 Learned how to interact with different types of people to understand their mentalities or beliefs.
Office Assistant, Technology Litigation Corporation, TLC
(June 08 – Dec 08)
 Provided administrative duties which resulted in an increase in organization efforts within the company.
 Became proficient with Microsoft Word when typing documents, creating labels, or event planning.
 Verified files and aided customers, resulting in an increased knowledge of the importance of confidentiality.
Team Member, Jamba Juice
(Feb 07 – Oct 07)
 Collaborated with other team members to satisfy our customers’ nutritional needs.
 Interacted with customers to assure their desired order and developed strong communication skills.
 Understood the importance of teamwork to achieve a desirable outcome for our customers.
Other Experience
Philanthropy Committee Chair, Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Business Fraternity
(March 09 – current)
 Developed a business plan to organize Relay for Life for 70 team members and raised over $600.
 Arranged a Blood Drive through which over 35 pints of blood was donated.
 Presented weekly presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint on upcoming events and the importance of
philanthropy in front of over 65 members.
Brotherhood Committee, Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Business Fraternity
(Sep 08 – Dec 08)
 Managed the budgeting of our committee through the use of Microsoft Excel.
 Collaborated with 17 other members to raise $5.5 thousand for various projects.
 Raised over $200 alone from bowl-a-thon and recruited over 50 members for a company called Skybuy.
Captain/Choreographer, UCSD Raas Ruckus Dance Team
(April 08 – May 09)
 Presided a group of 20 people when forming a competitive team; developed tenacity in my performance.
 Cooperated with other team officers when making important decisions regarding the team.
 Utilized Microsoft Excel for creating a budget sheet to monitor the expenses.
Vice Chair for Programming, Student Committee on Residential Enhancement UCSD
(Sep 07 – June 08)
 Developed strong decision making and management skills through planning student events/programs.
 Created a conservation promotion program through advertisement and events for over 200 students.
 Improvised on my public speaking and leadership skills through weekly club meetings.
Tutor, Preuss School UCSD
(Jan 08 – June 08)
 Worked with a second grade teacher to tutor her students in the field of science.
 Developed patience when trying to teach the students the different material presented to them.
 Learned the importance of giving back to the community with the little children I worked with.
Awards
 Education Abroad Program Scholarship Award.
 Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program Award.
 Bank of America Chemistry Award