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Rhea Mehta

Paris

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research & Business Intern

Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC)
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Analyzed over 300 corporate ESG reports from the APAC region, detailing findings and recommendations for the corporate sustainability landscape in the APAC.
  • My findings from the above culminated into a detailed report on “Unlocking the Scope 3 opportunity in the Asia-Pacific” - published in partnership with KPMG in August 2024
  • Supported the curation and execution of PBEC’s Annual Dialogues Summit 2022 with 50 distinguished speakers and over 20,000 views
  • Formulated a detailed eligibility criteria to facilitate the selection of top 5 PBEC Environment Award Winners which led to positive member response and promotion of sustainable practices within the PBEC community
  • Authored a paper on “The Climate Finance Conundrum - Low and Middle Income Countries”, published on PBEC’s website

Marketing & Communications Intern

Financial Times
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted extensive market research and competitor analysis in Asian markets - Hong Kong, Singapore and particularly India which resulted in the generation of 4 potential partnership leads.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive research and recommendations for a potential “FT India and/or China newsletter” which led to the launch of the India newsletter in Nov 2024.
  • Drafted press releases for external communications and planned internal communications events for FT’s “130 years of pink” and “20 years of the Asia edition” anniversaries leading to increased positive visibility of the brand.

Sustainability Intern

Encompass HK
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Coordinated and facilitated interactive workshops on 'Sustainable Development Goals' and 'Diversity, Equality & Inclusion' for high-profile clients like Sedgwick Richardson and ADM Group, resulting in a 20% increase in their workshop engagements
  • Developed comprehensive business proposals and presentation decks focused on sustainability and diversity & inclusion initiatives in Asia for 5 new clients.
  • Assisted with 20 focus group interviews and research on the issues and inclusion of Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals, leading to the development of 2 new support programs.

Education

Master of Arts - International Governance & Diplomacy

SciencesPo
Paris, France
06-2026

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration

The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR
06-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology, International Relations

SciencesPo
Le Havre, France
06-2024

Skills

  • Language Skills: Fluent in English & Hindi, Intermediate level (B2): Mandarin Chinese, Intermediate level (B1): French
  • Technical Skills: MS Office; Canva; G-suite; Stakeholder management; Teamwork and collaboration; Business reporting; Market research; Competitive analysis; Project management; Sustainability reporting; Community outreach

Leadership Experience

Youth Leader, Birdlife International, Cambridge, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, 09/01/22

  • Nominated as a 'Youth Leader' from India at BirdLife’s flagship Youth Program for nature conservation, sustainability and climate change enthusiasts
  • Launched an awareness campaign for #It’sTime on social media to engage youth in biodiversity conservation, garnering a reach of 14.7 thousand accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Created a proposal for the formal creation of a 'youth council' to enable young conservationists from over 115 countries to work together towards environmental advocacy.

Timeline

Marketing & Communications Intern

Financial Times
06.2023 - 07.2023

Sustainability Intern

Encompass HK
02.2023 - 04.2023

Research & Business Intern

Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC)
10.2022 - 02.2024

Master of Arts - International Governance & Diplomacy

SciencesPo

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Politics & Public Administration

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology, International Relations

SciencesPo
Rhea Mehta