Rutuja Bhoite

Designed and launched a 2-day experiential pilot workshop across Pune and Mumbai, achieving 95% of students rating it highly effective. Led 4 pilot workshops for 100 students with 90% retention across both days and built partnerships with 5 educational institutions to expand program delivery.

Designed and developed 60+ high-impact presentations for TEDx talks, keynotes, and workshops to support the CEO’s delivery to diverse audiences. Co-led personalized communications to a network of 300+ stakeholders using Mail Merge and collaborated cross-functionally to plan and execute tailored site visits.

Designed an entrepreneurship course for 300 students with lesson plans. Assisted with planning and execution of the annual gala for 500 students, faculty, staff, and guests, contributing creative ideas for themes, decorations, and materials.

Served as Chair of the Club Council at Lake Forest College.

Engaged in stewarding Teach For India US donors and partners by using strong communication and interpersonal skills. Served as a Student Alumni Council representative and participated in donor events, donor meetings, corporate engagement events, and board engagements.

Served as President of the South Asian Student Association at Lake Forest College.

Evaluated job approvals and incorporated future events into the campus newsletter for 1800+ students. Helped make career services and internship opportunities accessible to students.

Developed leadership skills of 75 students by redesigning and initiating a discussion-based online program. Recruited 5 facilitators to provide resources and skills for improvements in students’ local schools across academics, infrastructure, and social-emotional well-being.

Reduced analyst time spent on fresh sourcing by 10% by proposing a Python-based research tool. Sourced, matched, and prepared C-suite experts for time-sensitive client projects and conducted 30 interviews and surveys to identify key challenges and actionable insights.

Conducted Rapid Antigen COVID and PCR testing for students and faculty to minimize the impact of spreading Covid on campus.

Conducted research and data analysis focused on women in the development sector. Created awareness on women’s impact in India’s economic sector by reviewing social media posts and news articles.

Provided academic and emotional support related to course registration, roommate conflicts, and campus policy. Served as a Residence Life Committee member and organized community building activities for 600 first-year students.

Supported 100+ students, parents, and teachers in online academic and social learning. Analyzed data and research to author a parent-focused article on the negative effects of school closures and prepared students to share views on in-person learning during Covid on national television.

Served as a student panelist at the Concordia 2021 Annual Summit hosted by Teach For All.

Activities and societies: Honors: Presidential Scholarship; Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations. Received the Presidential Scholarship and was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE).

Completed a study abroad semester at the University of Chester (Aug–Dec 2022).