DEEPSHIKA BAROT
Colchester,Essex
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounting & Finance intern
Sterling Oil
Lagos
2025.09 - 2025.09
- Helped review departmental cash flow projections for 30 departments that are used to plan weekly funding.
- Learned how to use Microsoft Power BI to track and understand the company’s financial data.
- Gained exposure to how domestic and international banking (Forex) work, including negotiating exchange rates for non-USD payments.
Treasury and Investment intern
Sterling oil
Lagos
2025.09 - 2025.09
- Assisted the treasury team with transfers by checking beneficiary details, account information, and SWIFT codes.
- Learned how the treasury decides which banks and accounts to use for transactions.
- Spent time with the investment team, getting insight into how they choose bonds and shares.
- Gained insight into revenue management, including how funds are allocated to meet each department's needs while staying cost-recovery conscious, which is one of the company's core values.
Assistant Event Planner
Private Events
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Supported coordination for Bollywood celebrity events in Lagos
- Managed logistics from airport pick-up to hotel check-in and special requests
- Gained hands-on experience in hospitality and event planning
Co-Founder & Activity Lead - Finance Club
American International School of Lagos
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Researched financial concepts and designed presentations for club meetings
- Organized interactive activities like stock market simulators to teach investing basics
Volunteer & Charity Event Organiser
Greenfingers Nigeria (Animal Shelter)
Lagos
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Assisted with animal care and event logistics
- Collaborated with other volunteers to execute a large-scale fundraising initiative
- Organized a fair-themed charity event, coordinating with vendors and artists
- Delivered a school-wide awareness presentation that significantly increased donations up to 20%
Social Media Lead - Prom Committee & Citizens of the World Club
American International School of Lagos
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Managed Instagram content using Canva to promote events and service activities
- Designed campaigns and visuals, improving engagement and event participation
House Captain
American International School of Lagos
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Led a team of students and managed inter-house coordination for two years
- Organized house events, including volleyball matches and a recycled fashion show
- Created event schedules, delegated tasks, and ensured smooth execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Essex
England 2024.10 -
International Baccalaureate -
American International School of Lagos
Nigeria 2017.08 - 2024.06
School -
Indian Language School
Nigeria 2009.07 - 2017.05
Skills
- Graphic design (Canva)
- Spreadsheet proficiency (Excel)
- Social media management (Instagram)
- Presentation software (Google Slides)
- Microsoft Power BI
- Intermediate use of R-Studio
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational abilities
- Problem-solving techniques
- Data analysis
- Event planning and coordination
- Vendor management
- Activity organization
- Content research and development
- Campaign awareness strategies
Languages
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Badminton
- Gaming
- Volunteering at animal shelters
- Painting
Timeline
Accounting & Finance intern
Sterling Oil
2025.09 - 2025.09
Treasury and Investment intern
Sterling oil
2025.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Essex
2024.10 -
Co-Founder & Activity Lead - Finance Club
American International School of Lagos
2023.01 - 2024.01
Volunteer & Charity Event Organiser
Greenfingers Nigeria (Animal Shelter)
2023.01 - 2024.01
Social Media Lead - Prom Committee & Citizens of the World Club
American International School of Lagos
2023.01 - 2024.01
House Captain
American International School of Lagos
2022.01 - 2024.01
Assistant Event Planner
Private Events
2021.01 - 2024.01
International Baccalaureate -
American International School of Lagos
2017.08 - 2024.06
School -
Indian Language School
2009.07 - 2017.05