RAHUL SHAH

rahul.v.shah@utexas.edu • rahul-shah.weebly.com
6307 Hidden Crest Way • Sugar Land, TX 77479 • (832) 867-7671
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance May 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors
Stephen F. Austin High School Class Rank: 32/553, 100 Point GPA: 98.889 June 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE
AAPIs for Biden - Digital Media and Marketing Fellow; Philadelphia, PA June 2020 – Present
• Moderate several virtual fundraisers to raise $2K+, to lead the efforts in increase Asian American political involvement and voter turnout
• Create 50+ Mobilize, Instagram, and Twitter graphics pertaining to policy initiatives, voter outreach, and political activism
• Connected social media strategy to a greater AAPI voter turnout in the Democratic primaries

Honey Brown Hope Foundation - Digital and External Policy Intern; Houston, TX June 2020 – August 2020
• Expanded the environmental agenda of the Honey Brown Hope Foundation, resulting in the implementation of 13 new subproposals
• Crafted 10+ policy proposals and briefs on topics concerning racial equity and criminal justice reform, including the Free Darius movement

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITES

Asian Business Student’s Association Consulting Team – Outreach Director September 2020 – Present
• Analyze real-world business cases in teams of 4-7 people and prepare presentations on industries and current events
• Designed and implemented company logo, website, and social media presence and delivered social media guide
• Provided ongoing support for client and took voluntary initiative to construct client’s business partner’s website

University Securities Investment Team – Logistics Chair September 2020 – Present

• Oversee operations of 200+ member organization that was named “McCombs’ Most Outstanding Organization”
• Supervise planning of annual Texas Charity Pitch, a philanthropic competition donating a cumulative $16K to several charities
• Present analysis of market trends affecting performance of stock portfolio worth $40K+ to 70+ general members

University of Texas at Austin Senate of College Councils – Communications Committee At- Large Member September 2020 – Present
• Improve academic culture of UT by passing and implementing 10+ pieces of legislation
• Analyze and control social media and newsletter posts to 25+ college councils and the UT student body

Fort Bend ISD Student VOICE Advisory Network – Logistics and Budget Committee Co- Chair/ Lead VOICE February 2019 – June 2020
Speaker Committee/ Austin High School VOICE Ambassador
• Proposed a greater accessibility of high school counselors and the creation of Student Support Counselors within our district
• Contacted local host venues, and budgeted supplies and event costs for the Diversity Conference contacting several sponsors, raising $10K+

Fort Bend ISD Safety and Security Task Force – Student Representative March 2018 – November 2018
• Organized the Fort Bend ISD mental health awareness enhancement group as a part of the FBISD Bond’s security plan
• Evaluated and modified 20+ pieces of security proposals after looking at the FBISD facilities master plan and the FBISD 2018 Bond

National Speech and Debate Association – President (May 2019), Speech Captain (June 2017- May 2019) August 2016 – July 2020
• Founded the Speech team and increased member count to 45+ within a year, leading to several TOC Bids and TFA State Qualifiers
• Set up a sponsorship program to increase funding into the speech and debate program by 200%, creating a pathway for a new booster club

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Harris County Democratic Party Summer Leadership Academy- Youth Outreach Volunteer June 2020 – August 2020
• Moderated 20+ events to encourage youth participation in politics with political influencers including Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, and Rep. Gene Wu

American Cancer Society- Educational Outreach Volunteer October 2017 – March 2019
• Orchestrated 10+ Purple Ribbon Week events as the Student Representative, spreading awareness about the traumatic effects of cancer

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land- SciTeen Volunteer June 2017 – August 2018
• Managed 3,000+ patrons at the Solar Eclipse viewing event by hosting several activities, like the Earth, Moon, Sun: A New Alignment display

HONORS/ AWARDS
Prose: Tournament of Champions Bid Qualified (x2), 1st Place UIL District, Finalist UIL Region; PF: Top Speaker; DI: Finalist
Youth Expanding Services Volunteer (2020)
HCDP Leadership Academy Diploma (2020)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Word, C++, Java, SQL, Canva Pro
Languages: Fluent in Hindi (reading, writing, and speaking), fluent in Gujarati (speaking), and basic Spanish knowledge
Interests: Public Forum Debate, Prose, Theater, Tabla, Graphic Design, Baking, Cooking Shows (The Great British Bake Off)
Certifications: American Red Cross CPR, Southwest Airlines Professional Communications
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions