Neal Rodrigues
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated Economics and Finance student, eager to secure a role in consulting. Skilled in conducting financial analysis, economic modelling, and coding. Organized and enjoys tackling challenges head on.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Fehmida AI (Fintech startup based in the UK)
Melbourne , Australia
2023.12 - Current
- Investigated different methods of data extraction to create richer, insightful prompts for our website Chatbot.
- Strategized new ideas for our search algorithms and UI/UX design.
- Worked with team members to gather data from public companies as well as independent broker research to create a pipeline, reducing timeframe for POC by a week.
Contract Administrator
Programmed Facility Management
Melbourne , Australia
2022.05 - 2023.12
- Raised over 1000 purchase and work orders for subcontractors over 2 contracts (City of Bayside and Yarra Ranges).
- Worked as liaison between client and technicians to ensure deadlines were met and resolve any contract disputes.
- Designed new template for larger project invoicing at Yarra Ranges contract, reducing time spent producing reports by 2 hours.
- Analyzed job profit margins to identify areas of concern and drafted invoices for both contracts on a monthly basis.
Operations Performance Intern
Zurich International Life Limited
Dubai , UAE
2021.12 - 2022.02
- Analyzed monthly operational metrics to assess impact of the new 'Critical Illness' plan introduced in 2021.
- Implemented optimization techniques for processing invoices and receipts, improving workflow efficiency.
- Worked with control analysts to develop internal company controls that reduced errors in underwriting and policy pricing, reducing expenses by 5% within 2 months.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics And Finance
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia07.2024
Diploma in Computing -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia07.2024
IB Diploma -
GEMS Wellington International School
Dubai, UAE06.2020
Skills
- Data Evaluation
- Problem-Solving
- Cost Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excel/Google Sheets
- Python, R, C, Java
Activities
Sponsorship Officer at International Commerce Students Society
- Implemented new mid-level sponsorship package for clientele, sourcing 2 sponsors and increasing club revenues by 50%.
- Managed existing relationship with Journal Student Living, convincing them to renew their yearly sponsorship and gaining new venue for weekly events.
Menu Convenor at St. Hilda's College
- Incorporated feedback from over 200 students into daily menu and ensured dining hall was organized for any events (Gala Night, formal dinners, etc.)
Volunteering work
- Assisted with lesson plans and managing children at Behaviour Enrichment (therapy center for children with special needs in Dubai).
- Organized beach clean-ups and was ambassador for the Ervis Foundation (organization offering alternatives to plastic products).
Sports
- Was captain of U-18 Varsity basketball team and played soccer for Alliance FC U-18 and U-16 teams.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Fehmida AI (Fintech startup based in the UK)
2023.12 - Current
Contract Administrator
Programmed Facility Management
2022.05 - 2023.12
Operations Performance Intern
Zurich International Life Limited
2021.12 - 2022.02
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics And Finance
University of Melbourne
Diploma in Computing -
University of Melbourne
IB Diploma -
GEMS Wellington International School
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