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Rishika Uppal

@rishikauppal

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Economics student skilled in research, policy evaluation, and project coordination.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using economic research and policy evaluation skills in collaborative teams, with opportunities for mentorship, impact on real-world policy or business decisions, and growth in research and communications.

I am a fourth-year Economics student at the University of Alberta with a minor in English, experienced in research, data analysis, and policy evaluation. My internship work at Ernst & Young and roles at UMedia and SARD gave me hands-on experience compiling fiscal data, co-authoring economic articles, and developing content for outreach initiatives.

I combine analytical problem-solving with leadership and project coordination, having served as a marketing manager and content creator, sales executive, and resident assistant. I have contributed to marketing strategy, client campaign execution, and community communications while maintaining consistent branding and persuasive messaging.

I am a scholarship recipient who adapts well under pressure and seeks to apply economic knowledge to business and policy challenges through roles that value research rigor, clear communication, and collaborative impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Marketing Manager

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UMedia

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Wrote and edited content for websites, blogs, and social media; developed creative strategies for client marketing campaigns and coordinated with design teams to ensure consistent branding and voice.

Content Creation Marketing Strategy Social Media Copywriting Brand Coordination Campaign Management Client Communication

Sales Executive

M2Scot

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Pitched products to diverse audiences, improving sales through persuasive communication and gained hands-on experience in retail operations, pricing, and customer relations.

Sales Retail Operations Pricing Strategy Customer Relations Persuasion Business Development

Summer Intern

Ernst & Young Ltd.

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Conducted research and co-authored articles for the economics magazine and compiled and analyzed data for the Tax and Policy team contributing to reports on fiscal trends.

Research Data Analysis Tax Policies Report Writing Technical Writing

Resident Assistant

Lister Centre

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed newsletters and community communications and designed programs to encourage creativity, inclusivity, and student engagement among residents.

Community Engagement Program Design Communication Newsletters Event Coordination

Summer Intern

Society for All Round Development

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Produced written materials and developed website content for non-profit initiatives and assisted in editorial and communication tasks for educational outreach.

Content Development Content Outreach Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Alberta

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Activities and societies: Research assistant roles, contributions to Economy Watch and tax/policy reports, student organization leadership, resident assistant duties, marketing and content creation experience

Fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Economics with a minor in English, engaged in research, project coordination, and policy evaluation with scholarship recognition.