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Chelsea Zacharia

Tilburg

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Working Student

Mount Consulting
07.2023 - Current

Working student at boutique consulting firm focusing on strategy, data architecture, and risk management for financial companies; interned at firm in third year of undergraduate studies and received full-time return offer.

  • Assist with the strategic integration of ESG reporting requirements into clients' investment and due diligence processes
  • Design data frameworks and processes to enhance transparency and facilitate data flow from portfolio companies
  • Develop prototype framework for ESG regulation CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) using Python, SQL and PowerBI
  • Create and deliver internal training programme on the strategic implications and data requirements of EU ESG regulations, SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), EU Taxonomy and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) for financial institutions

Sustainable Finance Intern

Mount Consulting
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Le research and analysis on EU ESG regulations, focusing on fund-level requirements for financial firms
  • Conducted market research and benchmarking analysis to identify how industry peers are integrating ESG criteria into their business strategy and financial product offerings
  • Provided support to senior consultants in various projects such creating client pitch decks, responding to information requests, and executing internal business development tasks

Team Lead

Medan To Go
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated 4-staff team to ensure all orders are fulfilled and delivered on time

B2B Marketing Intern

Studyportals
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Wrote thought leadership articles on topics surrounding access to education and student recruitment
  • Collaborated with account managers to connect with university clients and facilitate interviews to develop case studies
  • Assisted the creation of integrated full-funnel campaigns
  • Supported the marketing team in tracking lead generation campaigns within the CRM

Sandwich Artist

Subway
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided customer service and performed cleaning tasks and regular stock assessments

Education

Master of Science - Finance

Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration

Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
09.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

El Camino College
Los Angeles, US
2018

Extracurriculars

Editor, 02/2024 - Current

Faces Committee, Asset | Accounting & Finance

  • Initiated the launch of two new series focusing on women in finance and weekly equity reports


Treasurer, 02/2024 - Current

Finance Expedition Committee, Asset | Accounting & Finance

The Finance Expedition is a three-day event where students get to meet different companies with the goal of exploring the three pillars in finance: Asset Management, Risk Management, and Corporate Finance. Committee members are responsible for the communication with companies, CV selection, accommodation, practical organization and promotion of the event.


Board Member, 09/2023 - Current

Sounding Board MSc Finance

Serve as an advisor to faculty to enhance the quality of the MSc Finance programme at Tilburg University. This involves:

  • Active engagement with students to ensure fair representation of the student voice
  • Maintaining open line of communication with education coordinators
  • Preparing reports with detailed evaluations of the curriculum, student feedback, and strategic recommendations for the quarterly board meetings


Anderstalige, 10/2023 - Current

Samenspraak, Contour de Twern Tilburg, NL

At Samenspraak, non-native speakers can practice speaking Dutch together with a volunteer language coach. I meet weekly with my coach where we hold conversations ranging from personal life to culture and politics.


Club Member, Jan 2023 - Current

Tilburgse Kunstrij Vereniging (TKV)


Committee Member, Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

Activities Committee, Asset | Accounting & Finance

The Activities Committee organises internal events and activities for all committees and active members of Asset | Accounting & Finance with the goal of fostering member engagement. All communications are held in Dutch. Our tasks include:

  • Coordinating with vendors, venues, and sponsors
  • Managing event budgets and resources
  • Communicating event details to other association committees


Treasurer, Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

Acquisition Committee, Fractie SAM

  • Managed the accounts and cash flow of the association and prepared financial statements
  • Communicated with the Chair and the Board on overall financial matters of the association


Programme for Academic Success (PASS) Student Mentor, Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

Tilburg University

Responsible for guiding an assigned team of 18 students during their first academic year at Tilburg University as the first points of contact for personal or academic-related questions and organising formal and informal social activities throughout the year.

Languages

Indonesian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Working Student

Mount Consulting
07.2023 - Current

Sustainable Finance Intern

Mount Consulting
09.2022 - 02.2023

Team Lead

Medan To Go
02.2022 - 09.2023

B2B Marketing Intern

Studyportals
09.2021 - 07.2022

Sandwich Artist

Subway
12.2020 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Finance

Tilburg University

Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration

Tilburg University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

El Camino College
Chelsea Zacharia