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Richa Diwan Arora

Summary

Confident, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who has the ability to handle pressure while working in a team and while using her own initiative. Enjoys working in a competitive environment that is challenging and encourages developing new skills. In addition, has a friendly and outgoing personality and therefore well suited to employment that involves interaction with people. Also has effective interpersonal, communication and social skills. A very dependable individual who works hard to achieve goals. Furthermore, a self-starter and a fast learner with an aptitude to adapt to different relevant work-related techniques.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Manager

Aika Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Consistently met tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Managed content distribution to website and social media platforms while also editing and proof reading all the written material.
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties and social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with designers and developers to deliver on-brand content in alignment with brand vision.
  • Contributed ideas in brainstorming sessions which led to innovative campaign concepts attracting new clients.
  • Conducted research and collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate content.
  • Worked closely with design team to create visually appealing graphics that complemented written content for the website.
  • Boosted social media followers by creating engaging and shareable content tailored to each platform's audience.

Head Tutor and Partner

Kumon Math & Reading Centre
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Taught subjects Mathematics & English to students of all levels while establishing rapport and trust by providing consistent support
  • Implemented learning plans according to the company benchmark and also incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual student needs to improve confidence in their academics abilities.
  • Fostered a positive atmosphere and motivated students during tutoring sessions which helped them overcome the fear of failure and build self-confidence.
  • Mentored new tutors by sharing knowledge about effective techniques to improve their teaching skills.
  • Communicated with parents regularly regarding student performance, addressing concerns and celebrating achievements together.
  • Maintained accurate records of each student''s progress and achievements.


Womenswear Clothing Designer

Self Employed
05.2015 - 10.2016


  • Successfully executed a clothing label dealing in western wear for women.
  • Developed and customized unique designs tailored to client preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Exhibited many self curated and designed ready to wear outfits.
  • Constantly upgraded according to the trend setting designs while also developed self-designed garments using materials that were out of the box.


Trade Settlement Senior Associate

Barclay Capital
05.2011 - 10.2012
  • Attended class room training to get in-depth understanding of Structured Capital Markets (SCM).
  • Understand the various SCM trade flow and strategies used for the trading of different financial products.
  • Communicate with the middle office located in London to plan the upcoming activities in the week.
  • Communicate with brokers to match the trades which include resolving any discrepancies in the economics of trades.
  • Establish a plan t-1 to settle the trade flow and make necessary preparations such as alert the custodians; ensure he shares positions are covered, and any manual adjustments if required.
  • Settle the extremely large value trades (equities and cash) and intervene manually to ensure the smooth settlement of the flow.
  • Participate in the setting up of new strategies by leveraging the knowledge of different market rules, in turn enhancing problem solving skills.

Settlement Specialist

Morgan Stanley
02.2008 - 04.2011
  • Managed high volumes of daily settlements, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising accuracy.
  • Facilitated swift resolution of trade exceptions by coordinating with trading partners and clients.
  • Proactively addressed potential bottlenecks in the workflow, adapting processes as needed to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of failed settlements, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Worked closely with front office teams to provide accurate reporting on settlements activity, facilitating informed decision making.
  • Trained new team members on settlement processes, ensuring smooth onboarding and knowledge transfer.
  • Reduced operational risks by diligently monitoring and reconciling trade activities.
  • Participated in the implementation of new systems and technology, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and minimizing disruption to the workflow.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Computing Science

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
07-2007

Skills

  • Strategic content planning
  • Content development and editing
  • Project leadership and management
  • Social media marketing
  • Teaching strategies
  • Subject expertise
  • Educational technology
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Task prioritization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Records management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Content Manager

Aika Health
01.2022 - 01.2023

Head Tutor and Partner

Kumon Math & Reading Centre
10.2019 - 02.2022

Womenswear Clothing Designer

Self Employed
05.2015 - 10.2016

Trade Settlement Senior Associate

Barclay Capital
05.2011 - 10.2012

Settlement Specialist

Morgan Stanley
02.2008 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Computing Science

University of Glasgow
Richa Diwan Arora