Maya Desai

Honors Program & International Business Student at FAU | Inaugural recipient of Distinguished First-Year Undergraduate Student of the Year Award | Secretary of FAU Global Business Association

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

About

I am a dedicated and driven leader with a passion for international business, strategic planning, and community impact. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in international business at Florida Atlantic University. I have demonstrated strong leadership skills through my roles as President of Leo’s Club and Vice President of FAU’s Community Service Club, where I have successfully led large-scale events, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach programs. I am passionate about helping others in as many ways as I can. Recognized for my academic excellence, I am a recipient of multiple scholarships and leadership awards, showing my commitment to personal and professional growth. I was selected as the first ever individual to receive the Distinguished First Year Student of the Year Award at FAU! I aspire to use my skills and experiences to create meaningful impacts wherever I go. With experience in event management, team leadership, and business strategy, I thrive in fast-paced environments that challenge me to innovate and collaborate. My background also includes working in physical therapy and childcare, where I developed strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills. I am always eager to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities in business and leadership. I'm willing to learn and grow in any way I might need. Let’s connect!

Experience

  • Project Manager & Business Development at Wellness era
    2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, Florida, United States · On-site)
    • Resident Assistant
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      ● Manage a residential First Year Undergraduate community of over 60 students, fostering a safe environment through educational, cultural, and wellness programming. ● Wrote incident reports to supervisors documenting occurrences within the building, objectively providing relevant information ensuring thorough coverage of the events, providing follow-up and resources when applicable. ● Utilized marketing skills, such as social media posts and attention-grabbing flyers, to advertise on-campus events, as well as conducting post-event satisfaction surveys.

    • Peer Coach for University Honors Program
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      ● Mentor and teach over 20 honors First Year students to improve academic performance and program retention by providing personalized guidance on study strategies and time management. ● Facilitate weekly check-ins, and organize the presentation of workshops on academic success, inviting staff and faculty from all around campus to engage with students and promote their services.

  • Studio Intern at Saturn Lounge
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    ● Supported the development and execution of branding and media campaigns by assisting with creative strategy and production logistics. ● Collaborated with the studio team on commercial shoots, contributing to location scouting, product placement, talent coordination, and brand alignment to ensure cohesive storytelling across media. ● Assisted in the production of national-level commercials featured on platforms such as Walmart, Amazon, and other major retailers, supporting creative direction and execution.

  • Oasis Team Member at Wisconsin Athletic Club, LLC
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    ● Served 50+ customers daily in a fast-paced poolside environment, strengthening multitasking and customer service skills. ● Learned to manage cash transactions and inventory, improving financial accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Physical Therapy Technician at Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

    Seasonal position Menomonee Falls, WI ● Display excellent customer service skills ● Maintain a pleasant and professional relationship with patients ● Prepares patient for physical therapy - welcoming, comforting, and assisting in providing high quality treatment ● Ensure 360 communication with patients, physicians, other staff members and anyone else involved in the patient’s case - including any necessary follow-ups