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Joel Verma

London

Summary

Determined student with an extensive background in research, analysis, and presentation. Complemented by two years of decorated military service; demonstrating teamwork, communication and resilience in high-pressure environments. Experienced in varied leadership roles, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Pursuing an open day for authentic insight into Davis Polk, and to connect with diverse professionals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Research Analyst

RB Capital
Singapore
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted detailed collaborative research on the Asian Pacific sports tourism market
  • Research on hotel market trends for commercial development at Singapore's principal airport
  • Contributed to team presentations on projects above, for RB's eventual proposal to Singapore's Parliament
  • Participation and presentation in multiple architectural, review and board meetings
  • Administrative experience with TiffinLabs arm, overseeing thousands of cloud kitchens throughout Asia
  • Administrative experience with luxury hotel managers under RB's expansive hospitality portfolio
  • Directly assisted executives and senior researchers at the real estate acquisition and development company

Third Sergeant

Singapore Armed Forces (Army)
Singapore
04.2021 - 02.2023

Reconnaissance Specialist

  • Charged with leading and mentoring military sections and platoons
  • Team leader in multiple high-level jungle reconnaissance exercises
  • Conducted training and administration for designated contingents
  • Selected as representative for developmental 'army intelligence' trial courses and studies
  • Contributed to cross-divisional pilot 'army intelligence' exercises
  • Graduated with an 'A' grade from intelligence cadet training school
  • Awarded prestigious 'Division Commander Coin' for quick-thinking in a safety crisis
  • Received multiple 'gold' awards for fitness and marksmanship
  • Accredited by SAF with 'People Management & Employability Skills' for leadership capabilities


Regimentation Supervisor

  • Conducted administration for, and attended, numerous military court martial proceedings
  • Gathered evidence, took minutes, and deliberated defences with convicted servicemens' defending officers
  • Led presentations on brigade's military law cases to senior officers
  • Led regimentation, safety and course departments in the brigade
  • Brigade representative in online correspondence and meetings with departments throughout the army
  • Commanded and collaborated with various offices of fellow conscripted soldiers throughout the brigade
  • Conducted administration for, and convened, critical courses in the brigade

Education

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

London School of Economics and Political Science
London
09/2023 - 06/2026

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - High School

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Singapore
01/2019 - 12/2020

Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level - Secondary School

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Singapore
01/2016 - 12/2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical skills
  • Meticulousness
  • Proficient communication
  • Proactiveness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Team player

Extra-curricular

Vice-captain of Softball: 2019 - 2020

  • Achieved consistent podium finishes at local, club and international events, 2016 - 2020
  • Awarded various school commendations including full colour awards
  • Mentored and developed training curricula for juniors and teammates

Vice-captain of school sports house - SVM: 2019 - 2020

  • Achieved consistent podium finishes at inter-school and regional events, 2016 - 2020
  • Competed yearly in basketball, cross-country, swimming, and various track-and-field events
  • Charged with bolstering house morale at sporting events, and encouraging event participation

Chairman of the Class Committee: 2020

  • Led administration for various projects undertaken by the class committee
  • Student representative to various high school education faculties where required

Member of the Boxing Society: 2023 - present

  • Current active member of competitive boxing at the LSE

Member of the Law Society: 2023 - present

  • Current active participant of law society events at the LSE

Member of the Business & Investment Group (BIG): 2023 - present

  • Current active participant of BIG events at the LSE

Timeline

Research Analyst

RB Capital
03.2023 - 07.2023

Third Sergeant

Singapore Armed Forces (Army)
04.2021 - 02.2023

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

London School of Economics and Political Science
09/2023 - 06/2026

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - High School

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
01/2019 - 12/2020

Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level - Secondary School

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
01/2016 - 12/2018
Joel Verma