Megha S
Trivandrum
Summary
A creative soul with an ambitious attitude to make the world a better place for every living being. I'm a recent Master's graduate holder of International Development Practice who desires to focus more on sustainability and human advocacy. A strong background in economics as my undergraduate helped me to view the world through a different lens and showed ways to promote sustainable economic growth and improve the standard of living for individuals and communities. Eager to learn and develop transferable skills and expertise in the development sector in a professional environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Red Cross, Australia
Melbourne
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
Partnership Assistant/Volunteer
Future Forte
Melbourne
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked as a Partnership Assistant/ Volunteer at Future Forte, an initiative that supports the growth and empowerment of international students, multicultural women and gender-diverse people.
- This role has honed my organizational and networking skills and deepened my understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.
- Organized events, meetings and activities to engage volunteers.
Youth Participant
MENA Conference
Riyadh
10.2023 - 10.2023
- I feel truly privileged and honored to have been selected as a youth delegate to participate in the prestigious MENA conference, Climate Change Week, held in Riyadh, a remarkable event organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia.
- This incredible opportunity allowed me to engage with international leaders and experts in the world and contribute to the discourse on vital issues related to climate change that impact our world and future.
Intern
Sisterworks
Melbourne
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked as an intern in one of Melbourne's most exciting and insightful NGOs.
- Worked towards evaluating Project Management, Monitoring and evaluation, grant writing - fundraising initiatives and Data analysis.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Developed presentations and organized events to promote products or services.
- Researched industry trends and competitor strategies to inform decision-making.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement in business operations.
Volunteer Staff
Oxfam Australia
Melbourne
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked as a volunteer for Oxfam Trail Walker Australia.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Relief Coordinator
Government of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked as Relief Staff during the -flood that happened around Kerala in 2018.
- The government of Kerala initiated the relief program with the support of local communities, where I got the opportunity to work at multiple locations
- I mainly worked as a coordinator in arranging the needy materials and sorting the supplies at the local and community level.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
Education
Masters in International Development Practice (Dual Degree) - Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai05-2024
Masters in International Development Practice (Dual Degree) - Social Sciences
Monash University
Melbourne12.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Economics - Social Sciences
Mar Ivanios College
Thiruvananthapuram07-2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Technical expertise
- Leadership Skills & team building
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Project Management
Certification
- Business English Certificate (BEC), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge English
- Introduction to Psychology, Yale University
- Public Speaking Skills and Techniques, University of Canberra
- Learn.Lead.Change Model (L2M), Monash University, 09/2023, 09/2023
- Certification in Automated MS Office
- Python
- Power BI
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Tamil
- French
References
- Souvik Lal Bhattacharya, Monash University, souvik.bhattacharya@monash.edu
- Madhushree Sekher, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, madhusekher@tiss.edu
Timeline
Volunteer
Red Cross, Australia
10.2023 - 03.2024
Youth Participant
MENA Conference
10.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
Sisterworks
08.2023 - 10.2023
Partnership Assistant/Volunteer
Future Forte
04.2023 - 03.2024
Volunteer Staff
Oxfam Australia
03.2023 - 03.2023
Relief Coordinator
Government of Kerala
07.2018 - 08.2018
Masters in International Development Practice (Dual Degree) - Social Sciences
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Masters in International Development Practice (Dual Degree) - Social Sciences
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts in Economics - Social Sciences
Mar Ivanios College
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