Arul Shankar
Arul Shankar is a third-year Economics major with experience in organising events, research projects and internships across different fields. He has been involved in events like his school’s Model United Nations and Startup Storm Krea, where he handled logistics, collaborations and delegate recruitment. At Krea, he's working on an all-India inter-college quiz competition as part of the IFMR Business Fest, Abhyudaya.
His internships at Finesse Inc., Geojit Financial Services, and Kraymera Study Abroad provided him the exposure to market research, financial portfolio management and product development. He has also worked on research projects focusing on mental health, sustainability and migration trends. As Treasurer of the social outreach club, he has participated in initiatives like teaching programs, organic farming, and orphanage visits.
He has been a member of Krea’s football team and Food Committee, where he gained experience in teamwork and problem-solving. While he's interested in roles in consulting, business analysis, project management, and strategy, I am open to exploring other opportunities where I can contribute meaningfully and learn.
Internship(Duration)
Projects & Work
Rotary Club Madras
Project Manager
September 2022 - August 2023
● Established and successfully executed a teaching program at Boys Town Society in partnership with the Rotary Club of Madras, providing valuable educational opportunities to underprivileged students
● Designed and implemented English language teaching modules for 3rd to 12th-grade students with a team of 3
● Selected and led a team of 30 students from my university to execute the teaching program
● Collaborated with the club and local transportation providers to secure discounted rates, resulting in approximately 25,000 rupees in savings on tutor transportation expenses
Social Outreach Club, Krea University
Co-representative and Treasurer
September 2022 - August 2023
● As a club representative, along with two other representatives, organised and led club activities like teaching programs, multiple orphanage visits, fundraisers for food grain donations, organic farming initiatives in collaboration with the nature club, and various other program
● Designed the programs, set up meetings with club members and the Krea administration, handled logistics and ensured the meticulous implementation of plans
● As a treasurer, managed all the club's financial aspects, including fund collection from the administration, proper reimbursements, distribution of resources, maintenance of proper finance sheets and much more.
Leadership positions
Krea University
Member, Food Committee
September 2024 - Present
● Part of the food committee of Krea University
● Working with a team of 3 to design a new food menu for the university. It involves rigorous research as we must develop a menu that satisfies the taste, nutritional, and cultural needs and adjusts to the financial constraints
Nirnay- The Legal Club, Krea University
Research Co-ordinator
September 2024 - present
● Started a new position, supporting legal research, analysis and projects related to key legal topics
Festival Committee (Onam), Krea University
President and Organiser
August - September 2024
● As the president of the Onam Festival Committee at Krea University, organised the grand celebration, oversaw Onasadhya arrangements, team management, games and secured sponsorships
Startup Storm
Logistics manager
February 2023 - May 2023
● Managed the logistics of the program and guest management
● Procured necessary materials essential for program execution and managing the requirements of guest speakers
Football player, Krea University
September 2022 - Present
● Playing in the Krea University football team as a winger