Sen Maharaj
Durban
Summary
Motivated third year student at the university of Manchester who is eager to gain experience and knowledge in the actuarial field. Am always keen to work individually or within a team to ensure the best results. Aiming to be Organised and proactive, able to manage tasks with precision and prioritisation. Excel at communication and have proficiency in R and python, supporting smooth coding operations. Eager to bring dedication and reliability to the actuarial role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Promotional Agency
Durban, South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Admin and packing for a promotional agency as well as a brand ambassador for local beverage company.
- Organised orders and packages for a small fashion marketing companies- clients were other companies and produced 60-100 packages for the company.
- Built communication skills through talking with clients to promote and sell product.
- Acquired strong organisational skills to ensure the product met brand standard and shipped timeously.
Student Pass leader
University of Manchester
Manchester
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Gather student feedback through regular communication with 20-30 course mates.
- Relay information back to Mathematics Department in regular meetings.
- Teach and mentor first year students from department of mathematics.
- Increased students confidence and marks in mathematics by 3-5%
Tutor
Self-employed
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Tutored 5 high school students in Mathematics and advanced Programme mathematics.
- Established open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Simplified complex topics using practical examples and analogies in teaching approach which in turn increased students marks by up to 10%.
Education
BSc. (Hons.) - Actuarial Science and Mathematics
University of Manchester
09.2022 -
IFOA Exemptions - Actuarial Science and Mathematics
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2022 -
IEB qualification - Secondary School
Clifton College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Skills
Languages and IT:
- English (Native)
- R (Intermediate), Python (Intermediate)
- Microsoft 365 (Intermediate)
Societies:
- Actuarial Society (Vice president – Manage team of 10 to secure sponsorships, organise career events and grow membership)
- Outreach club (Clifton College)
Volunteering:
- Friday mathematics tuition at underprivileged schools
- Surat Hindoo Scouting group (Durban): Partook in wilderness activities, environment sustainability and community outreach
Company Events:
- Pacific Life Re - seminar
- Zenith Actuarial - careers event
- ISIO - Company insight and organisation of trip to their office
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Accomplishments
- Pacific Life Re - seminar
- Zenith Actuarial - careers event
- ISIO - Company insight and organisation of a trip to their office
- Won 2nd place for Clifton College on an international Youth Summit in Singapore.
- Won the 'Pitch It' competition for the actuarial science committee.
- Attained Academic Full Colours at Clifton College for achieving an 80% average.
- Attained Academic Colours for community service for achieving at least 100 hours in service.
- Prefect of administration
- Student ambassador (Clifton College)
Timeline
BSc. (Hons.) - Actuarial Science and Mathematics
University of Manchester
09.2022 -
IFOA Exemptions - Actuarial Science and Mathematics
University of Manchester
09.2022 -
IEB qualification - Secondary School
Clifton College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Promotional Agency
01.2021 - 12.2023
Student Pass leader
University of Manchester
01.2021 - 11.2021
Tutor
Self-employed
01.2021 - 11.2021
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