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Falguni Desai

Vadodara

Summary

Results oriented motivated individual with 20+ years experience working in diverse fields. Great listening skills, passionate about providing customized advise based creative solutions, always rising above and beyond the minimum standards of service to provide exceptional client experience. Solid team player with outgoing positive demeanor, communicates with clarity, confidence and credibility. Strong presentation and communication skills, Recognized as Best of the Best for individual performance in Fiscal 2020 at Scotiabank which speaks volumes about my dedication and drive. During my PhD and post doctorate years got an opportunity to guide and mentor 5 PhD students and publish 7 research articles in reputed journals. Currently looking for a work opportunity as a Biology/ Science teacher to advance my career and learning journey with your esteemed school and contribute to its success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor/ Sr. Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
Halifax
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Developed financial plans for clients based on their individual needs and long-term goals.
  • Conducted client meetings to review progress, assess risk tolerance, and recommend changes to portfolios.
  • Provided financial advice and guidance to clients regarding investments, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, college savings plans, and other areas of personal finance.

Client Solutions Advisor

Scotiabank
Halifax
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Created customized solutions for client requests, developing tailored strategies to meet their individual needs.
  • Effectively communicated with coworkers to maintain professional and customer oriented atmosphere.

Public Outreach Manager

Common Roots Urban farm
Halifax
03.2015 - 11.2018
  • Developed and implemented public outreach campaigns to increase awareness of gardening and composting/vermicomposting across communities in a community gardening set up.
  • Conducting workshops / tours of organic urban farm for visitors, school students, senior citizens etc., shared knowledge of organic gardening to encourage participation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
Kiel
01.2009 - 04.2012
  • Performed research focused towards studying the diversity of nitrogen-fixing organisms in samples from the North Atlantic and South Pacific Ocean.
  • Initiated a bioinformatics project to investigate the factors influencing the diversity of Fe metabolism systems in published genomes of marine microorganisms and Global \ocean Sampling metagenomes.

Education

Ph.D. - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara
08-2007

Master of Science - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Vadodara
05-1999

Skills

  • Agenda Management
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Results oriented
  • Financial Planning
  • Technical Analysis
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Positive attitude
  • Pipeline management
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Financial Advisor/ Sr. Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
06.2021 - 08.2024

Client Solutions Advisor

Scotiabank
04.2018 - 05.2021

Public Outreach Manager

Common Roots Urban farm
03.2015 - 11.2018

Postdoctoral Researcher

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
01.2009 - 04.2012

Ph.D. - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Master of Science - Microbiology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Falguni Desai