Eden Prairie, MN  ·  Class of 2026

Rohith
Kothandaraman

Finance & MIS Carlson School '29

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I'm a senior at Eden Prairie High School completing university coursework full-time at the University of Minnesota through PSEO — headed to the Carlson School of Management this fall to double major in Finance and MIS.

I've built real-world experience at firms like CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and led market research at an early-stage startup, all while placing 1st worldwide in DECA's International Business Plan against 22,000+ competitors. On the side, I run a profitable resale business and am always looking for the next inefficiency worth exploiting.

3.92 Unweighted GPA
Eden Prairie High School
#1 DECA Worldwide
22,000+ Competitors
$15K+ Revenue Generated
Ko's Kollectables
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Work Experience

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Jun – Jul 2025
Minneapolis, MN
Accounting Rotational Program Intern
  • Selected as 1 of 6 from 200+ applicants for CLA's competitive rotational internship, completing 8 case studies across Forensics, Wealth Advisory, Digital, and Tax service lines.
  • Led a nonprofit grant project with the CLA Foundation, securing funding for Black Men Teach through a video pitch and original research.
  • Developed client service, Excel modeling, and financial analysis skills through job shadowing with CPAs and firm leadership.
Seeds of Success
Feb – Aug 2025
Minneapolis, MN
Finance & Data Analytics Intern
  • Managed a $14K nonprofit operating budget using Salesforce forecasting tools and automated reporting to support data-driven financial decisions.
  • Supported payroll planning and cash flow management using QuickBooks and Excel, maintaining accurate expense tracking across the organization.
My7on7
Mar – Sep 2025
Minneapolis, MN
Business Management Intern
  • Coordinated logistics for seasonal tournaments serving 175+ teams, managing registrations, scheduling, and field operations under a $50K event budget.
  • Supervised 10+ volunteers and referees each weekend, contributing to a 15% increase in positive parent feedback on event execution.
RIATA Inc.
Jun – Aug 2024
Minneapolis, MN
Finance & Research Intern
  • Analyzed financial data, market trends, and competitor pricing across 50+ companies, contributing to weekly strategy reports.
  • Tracked 200+ expense transactions with 100% accuracy and led market research for an early-stage adtech startup, analyzing 100+ advertisers to validate product-market fit.
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Projects & Ventures

Entrepreneurship · Jun 2022 – Present

Ko's Kollectables

Founded and operated a self-sustaining resale business specializing in high-demand footwear and vintage digital cameras. Sourced inventory internationally from suppliers in India and domestic retailers, leveraging market research and arbitrage strategy to sell profitably across U.S. online marketplaces.

Social Impact · Summer 2025

CLA Foundation
Nonprofit Grant

Researched local Minneapolis organizations and led the pitch process for a competitive nonprofit grant through the CLA Foundation. Developed a video pitch advocating for Black Men Teach — a nonprofit working to increase diversity in education — and successfully secured funding for the organization.

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Skills & Tools
Excel & Financial Modeling Market Research Financial Forecasting Salesforce QuickBooks Data Analysis in R Python Java Client Services Bilingual (English & Tamil)
Recognition
DECA — 1st Place WorldwideInternational Business Plan · 22,000+ Competitors
University of Minnesota Dean's ListRecognized twice during PSEO enrollment
Presidential Volunteer Service AwardAwarded for sustained community contributions