Swechcha Kurapati

3250 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

(513) 551-9072 | kurapasa@mail.uc.edu
EDUCATION & HONORS
University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Graduation: May 2020
GPA: 3.24
UC International Outreach Scholarship (46% tuition)
CHIREC International School Hyderabad, India
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Graduation: May 2015
Coursework: English HL, Physics HL, Business and Management HL, Mathematics SL, Chemistry SL, Hindi SL
Top 3%: Graduating Class

WORK EXPERIENCE
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Hyderabad, India
Summer Intern May- July 2014
Shadowed heads of Marketing, Finance and Operations and gained insight into Indias largest
pharmaceutical companys market leadership
Visited Biopharma Dosage Unit in Hyderabad to analyse plant efficiency
Ameya Architects Hyderabad, India
Summer Intern May- August 2015
Assisted in designing renderings for two new projects using AutoCAD
Planned staff meetings with management and documented the minutes of the meeting
Assisted in organising and updating the resource library of 1000+ books and periodicals

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Student Government Mentorship Program, University of Cincinnati September 2016- Present
Selected to be one of the 30 students to participate in the mentorship program run by current Student
Government candidates
Conceptualized a diversity and inclusion workshop to help incoming international students cope with
cultural barriers and improve participation in classrooms
Co-founder, Aurora December 2015- Present
Partnered with 6 public schools in underprivileged areas in and around Hyderabad, India to implement
Spoken English, vocational training programs and social awareness workshops
Designed curriculum for weekly classes held at partner schools
Recruited and trained 40 volunteers to coordinate designated programs at partner schools
Fundraised $1000 for first year of operations and merit scholarships to participating students
Volunteer Teacher, Lha Charitable Trust June 2015- September 2015
Taught Elementary English to Tibetan refugees and Buddhist monks in Dharamshala, India
Provided personal tutoring sessions to accelerate learning for young refugees and monks
Assisted in scouting financial resources and sponsorships for young refugees aspiring to attend college
Cultural Committee Secretary, CHIREC International School April 2014- March 2015
Planned and executed annual cultural fests, interschool competitions, special assembly events
Fundraised $4000 for execution of CHIREC Model United Nations
Head Girl, Jubilee Hills Public School April 2012- March 2013
Elected to lead the office of Student Government by 3000+ students
Implemented Student Code of Conduct and negotiated and rallied various proposals affecting the
student body with the Head of Departments and Management
Planned and executed annual school functions, interschool competitions, excursions and workshops
Deputy Head Girl, Jubilee Hills Public School April 2011- March 2012
Elected aid to the Head Girl responsible for drafting rosters, collecting meeting minutes and coordinating
annual cultural shows