Samantha Lu
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Economics graduate and current Human Services student with proven expertise in GEDSI strategy implementation and data analysis leveraging Excel and Python. Demonstrates strong skills in program compliance, client support, and financial analysis through diverse volunteer roles and internships. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, with a background in the nonprofit sector that enhances cross-cultural collaboration. Combines financial insight with a commitment to social inclusion, disability advocacy, and culturally sensitive service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
GEDSI and Safeguarding Volunteer
Opportunity International Australia
Sydney, NSW
11.2024 - Current
- Co-developed an inclusive language toolkit to promote culturally safe and respectful communication across the organisation and partner networks.
- Contributed to a GEDSI guidance tool, providing staff and implementing partners with practical steps to embed gender equality, disability inclusion, and social safeguarding in program design and delivery.
- Participated in risk assessments for ACFID-affiliated program partners, identifying areas of improvement in safeguarding, disability inclusion, and gender responsiveness.
- Gained working knowledge of disability inclusion strategies in corporate and microfinance contexts, with guidance from GEDSI & Safeguarding Manager.
- Developed understanding of ACFID and DFAT compliance standards relevant to safeguarding and inclusion across international development programs
Financial Analyst Intern
Guangxi YinLing Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Nanning, China
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilised analytical tools to conduct independent equity research, providing industry insights and stocks valuation for the company
- Organised and coordinated weekly research report meetings
- Managed the company's stock portfolio data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for internal strategic investment decisions
- Keeping books of multiple funds NAV, compiled weekly and monthly reports catering to clients’ investment decisions
- Support intern peers who came from variate disciplines with a self-developed financial analysis SOP
Education
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work
Australian College of Applied Professions
Sydney, NSW05-2027
Graduate Certificate of Human Services -
Australian College of Applied Professions
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Financial Economics
University of Sydney
12.2023
Skills
- Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- R-Studio
- Team Collaboration
- Python (Jupyter Book)
- Financial Analysis
- Problem Solving Mindset
Timeline
GEDSI and Safeguarding Volunteer
Opportunity International Australia
11.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst Intern
Guangxi YinLing Asset Management Co., Ltd.
03.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Financial Economics
University of Sydney
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work
Australian College of Applied Professions
Graduate Certificate of Human Services -
Australian College of Applied Professions
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