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Praanjal Arora

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

Finance and Accounting student and CFA Level I candidate with a growing interest in real estate finance, combining analytical skills with a passion for connecting numbers to physical spaces and long-term value. Proficient in Excel modeling, financial problem-solving, and transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. Brings experience across academic and business environments and Eager to contribute to roles where financial insights inform thoughtful decisions and drive meaningful outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classifications and Rate Modifications Co-op

WorkSafeBC
Richmond, British Columbia
05.2025 - Current
  • Reviewed and approved/rejected 100+ internal research proposals to evaluate relevance for reclassification projects.
  • Built Excel-based models for classification analysis, supporting the annual rate-setting process and contributing to financial forecasting.
  • Performed data entry and data validation across classification units to ensure consistency with policy standards.
  • Collaborated with actuarial and policy teams to analyze risk profiles and present findings on classification adjustments.

Research Assistant

Beedie School of Business
Burnaby, BC
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted financial reporting, data entry, and market research to support scholarly work in analyzing proxy statements of S&P 500 companies.
  • Used Microsoft Excel for analysis, prescriptive modeling, and visualizing key data trends.
  • Supported project communication by drafting research summaries and engaging stakeholders.

Customer Service Manager

Tanishq Jewellers
New Delhi, India
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Supervised 8 team members and exceeded monthly sales goals through process improvement and team development.
  • Managed high-value financial transactions, maintained accuracy in customer billing and inventory records.
  • Designed a customer service training program that reduced complaint volume by 40% within two months.
  • Provided consistent five-star service while handling multiple requests and client needs.

Sales Associate

Tanishq Jewellers
New Delhi, India
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Surpassed jewelry sales targets by 20% by applying consultative sales techniques.
  • Tracked customer engagement through Excel, contributing to a 12% increase in repeat purchases.
  • Delivered excellent service while managing billing, order entry, and showroom inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby
08.2026

Certification

  • Experience a Day with KPMG Audit & Assurance Job Simulation KPMG Canada Mar 2025
  • Praanjal Arora Experience a Day with KPMG Tax Job Simulation KPMG Canada Mar 2025
  • Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability, Wharton School of Business Coursera Apr 2022

Awards

2nd Place-Bus 373, Data Analytics and Visualisation Hackathon Beedie School of Business Dec 2024, Developed a cost-reduction model to address ICU bed capacity challenges for a private U.S. hospital. Used Excel-based forecasting to identify operational bottlenecks and simulate efficiency improvements. Proposed actionable solutions that helped optimize resource allocation.

Timeline

Classifications and Rate Modifications Co-op

WorkSafeBC
05.2025 - Current

Research Assistant

Beedie School of Business
12.2024 - 04.2025

Customer Service Manager

Tanishq Jewellers
06.2023 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

Tanishq Jewellers
04.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University

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