Sarthak Sinha

15 Lucinda Road, Marsfield, NSW Phone: 0430023276 E-Mail: sarthak.sinha@outlook.com

ObjectiveAn adaptable and dedicated commerce/law student seeking to gain experience in tackling practical legal, financial and consulting issues within a dynamic work environment. Having thoroughly enjoyed my studies so far, I would love to apply the theory and the practical skills I have gained in a challenging environment.

Education

Tertiary/Secondary Duration Achievements

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major)

University of New South Wales 4th Year Student

2013-2017 Weighted Average Mark – 72.50 (High Credit)

Distinction Average in Finance Distinction in Microeconomics,

International Relations, International Business Finance, Portfolio Management, Accounting 1B, Capital Market and Institutions, Crime and the Criminal Process 1

London School of EconomicsSummer School

July 2015 Finance Course - Alternative Investments A Grade

HSC (NSW Board of Studies)

North Sydney Boys High School (NSBHS)

2007-2012 ATAR – 99.00 English Advanced (92%)English Extension 1 (45/50)Mathematics Extension 1 (98%)Mathematics Extension 2 (93%)Information Processes Technology (92%) - Accelerated, completed in 2010

Experience

UNSW Law Society Executive – Strategic Partnerships Director January 2016 – Present Working with UNSW Law Society Co-Presidents and firms to maintain current sponsorship deals and seek new, innovative partnerships. Responsibilities include:

Keep in regular contact with firms Ensure sponsorship and partnership obligations are met Ensuring strong communication with a range of portfolios and firms

Pro Bono Consulting – Team Leader March 2015 – Present With a team of 5, we are currently proving consultancy services to Cancer Council Australia. My role involves:

Training day with Nous Group, teaching basic consulting and leadership skills Liaising with senior Cancer Council managers to critically analyze data and identify core structural issues

Leading a team effectively to propose key solutions and compiling a suitable corporate report Working collaboratively with Cancer Council and 180 Degrees directors in order to provide an effective service Presenting solutions with my team clearly and coherently to Cancer Council managers

Westpac - Settlements Officer October 2014 – March 2015

As part of the equipment-financing team, my role entailed:

Actively facilitating the timely settlement of equipment finance deals while maximizing Westpac’s corporate responsibility

Coordinating with a diverse range of clients and sustaining excellent customer satisfaction while carefully managing the needs of the business

Working collaboratively with sales, credit and support teams across the firm to meet loan settlement deadlines

Law Clerk, Hewlett-Packard Australia (HP) July 2014 – December 2014As a law clerk, I was responsible for aiding senior lawyers in the legal department with day-to-day work activities, including:

Assisting with the preparation of client contracts while gaining a solid understanding of Information Technology (IT) laws and how it interacts with corporate law

Reviewing contracts for clients in terms of language, fluency and content Ad-hoc projects such as the creation of the HP internship program Maintaining and filing book-keeping records in a systematic fashion

Teacher at Project Academy Tutoring Service 2012 – Present Project Academy is a start-up private education institution focused on HSC coaching. As a co-owner and

founding member, I have worked closely with Directors to meet key business goals, including content creation and medium-term business strategies for future expansion. We currently have over 200 enrolments and are growing exponentially.

o Use my entrepreneurial skills to develop marketing and business strategieso Teaching and facilitating current HSC students’ understanding of the syllabus and allowing a smooth

transition to the steep learning curve of senior Year 12 educationo Effectively conveying complex mathematical concepts in a simple and clear manner to ensure students

have a solid foundation for higher-level thinkingo Creating new content for students, and strategically preparing homework questions to test and challenge

student’s knowledge using the latest software (iBooks Author)

Extra-Curricular Activities

UNSW Management Consulting Group – Team Leader January 2016 – PresentResponsible for teaching students consulting methodologiesHosting case studies and improving student skills in presentation and consulting frameworks

GradConnection Top 100 Future Leaders 2015/16 Awarded the Ashurst Top 10 Future Law Leaders

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Attended an assessment center (February 2016) and presented to key Ashurst employers

Millward Brown Marketing Case Competition 2015Participant in a marketing case competition with a group of 2 other members

GradConnection Top 10 Most Employable Future Law Graduates Award 2014 and 2015Awarded the Top10 Capgemini Arts and Law Future Graduate 2014Awarded the Top100 Future Leaders Award 2015

2014 UNSW Law Society Competitions March 2014 – PresentParticipant in UNSW Beginners Mooting Competition Participant in Clayton-Utz Beginners Negotiations CompetitionParticipant in Ashurst Beginners Client Interview Competition

Senior Member of the UN Society UNSW March 2013 – Present Mentor and advocate of the Model UN Program in Regional New South WalesPart of the UNSW Delegate to Wellington (2013) and Gold Coast (June 2014) for the Asia-Pacific Model UN

Conference

YMCA NSW Youth Parliament March – October 2013 Honorable Member for Ryde in the 2013 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament ProgramResponsible for the creation of a Bill and simulation Parliamentary debates on a range of controversial and relevant

social issues

Additional Extra-Curricular Activities/AchievementsMixed Intermediate Touch Footy team member (2015)2014 World’s Greatest Shave participant for charity NSBHS Cricket 1st grade – Winner of NSB 2013 Allan Border cricketer of the year + best and fairest + NSB 1st XI v

Melbourne High – Top 16 in State 2012NSBHS Tennis 1st grade tennis team memberPeer Support Leader – NSBHS 2012

SkillsMastery of Microsoft Office programs - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, PublisherProficient in PhotoshopProficient in content creation – iBooks Author, LaTex mathematical writing codeFluent in Hindi

Referees

Paul LanzoneGeneral Counsel – Asia PacificHewlett Packardpaul.lanzone@hp.com

Donald SmithMerchants and Assets Lending – ManagerWestpac Banking Corporation

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donaldsmith@westpac.com.au

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