Arham Bafna
Chennai
Summary
A resilient and innovative leader with a passion for community impact, analytical
thinking, and continuous growth across creative, academic, and social pursuits.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
Global Modern United Nations Society
Chennai
02.2024 - Current
- Co-founded the Global Modern United Nations Society in Grades 11–12, scaling the core team from 5 to 25 administrators and committee chairs.
- Organized and managed a large-scale virtual Model United Nations conference with 500 delegates from India, Turkey, and the UAE.
- Led finance and sponsorship efforts, securing $500 in sponsorships that fully funded the conference and compensated team members.
- Donated $200 in event surplus to Doggie Dreams to support reflective collars for stray animals.
- Transitioned the organization during my gap year from a conference-based model to a school-orientation service working with 150+ schools across India.
- Manage financial transactions, pricing discussions, school onboarding, and payments, and oversee compensation for an expanded 40-member team.
Intern reporting to the CEO
GopalaKrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras
Chennai
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed the I-MMERSE High School Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for the Gopalakrishnan Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, building the full curriculum and program structure from scratch.
- Conducted three months of independent field research across 25 schools in Chennai, meeting 150+ principals and teachers and engaging with 100+ students to assess gaps in existing innovation education.
- Translated research insights into core program components, including a three-day workshop model, problem-mapping framework, field-research methodology, and final reporting structure.
- Led all school visits independently and positioned I-MMERSE for pilot testing, with the program expected to become GDC’s flagship high school innovation initiative.
Research Intern
Cholamandalam Finance and Investment Company
Chennai
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Interned as a Research Analyst at Cholamandalam Investments, conducting fundamental analysis of company financial statements across multiple sectors.
- Benchmarked peer performance using valuation multiples and comparative metrics to assess relative company positioning.
- Tracked stock price movements, sector trends, and macro developments across Banking, Hospitality, Aviation, and Real Estate industries.
- Compiled research findings into structured sectoral reports and presented insights to the investment research team.
- Delivered an investment recommendation on Lemon Tree Hotels that generated a 20% return within one month.
Intern
KSM Architecture
Chennai
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Learned about sustainable architectural materials through site visits, including bamboo, reclaimed wood, terracotta, lime plaster, low-VOC paints, recycled metal, and natural fiber composites, and observed their application in modern design.
- Independently redesigned the firm’s working area by reorganizing desk layouts, improving the seating lobby, and creating mobile stands for flexible model display and reconfiguration.
- Designed and built eco-friendly employee desks and a waiting-area table using bamboo, reclaimed wood, and low-VOC finishes.
- Delivered a fully adopted workspace redesign that improved functionality, flexibility, and sustainability, and remains in use at the firm.
Intern
Helvetica Lifestyle Boutique Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with luxury retail operations and managed customer interactions on the showroom floor.
- Processed sales of high-end watches and tracked client order timelines.
- Coordinated directly with brand headquarters to confirm shipment and delivery status.
- Supported daily store operations and independently completed sales of multiple watch pieces.
Education
High School Diploma -
The School, Krishnamurti Foundation India
Chennai, India05-2025
Skills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Curriculum design
- Team leadership
- Networking strategies
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Effective communication
- Research skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
Gandhi Nagar Tournament - Recognized with the Best All-Rounder Award in a competitive club-level cricket tournament hosted by the Gandhi Nagar Cricket & Sports Club, an event that has been part of Chennai’s club-cricket tradition for over 60 years.
Affiliations
Volunteer, Robinhood Army - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2025)
Timeline
Intern reporting to the CEO
GopalaKrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras
10.2025 - 12.2025
Research Intern
Cholamandalam Finance and Investment Company
07.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
KSM Architecture
04.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Helvetica Lifestyle Boutique Pvt Ltd
06.2024 - 07.2024
Co-Founder
Global Modern United Nations Society
02.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
The School, Krishnamurti Foundation India