Drashti Shah
Year in ISM: Class of 2017-2019 - ISM 1 and 2
Current Location: University of Texas at Austin
Topic: Business Management / Finance & Accounting
Currently Pursuing: Yes
Digital Portfolio: https://drashtisshah.wixsite.com/ism2
How has ISM benefitted Drashti Shah?
"It has really prepared me for the networking and interviewing experiences."
What was a challenge they faced and overcame?
"Definitely the interviewing process. Cold calling is always difficult especially when you have a bad experience, but the thing that helped me the most is to practice and talk to Mr. Pirtle about anything and everything - he's always there to help. Also, don't give up as it's a learning curve and you're not in it alone."
Advice
"I think the most important thing about ISM is to see the growth and benefits as you have to put in the work and dedication. ISM really defines the concept of you get back what you put in. So do those assignments, call your 30 people, ask for help - this is probably the most relevant class you'll take in high school, so don't slack off. In terms of the topic of study, remember to explore - you aren't supposed to know exactly what you want to do, so be open-minded when choosing a topic (you can always change it)."
Kimberly Grimes
Occupation: Director of Finance and Accounting
Name of Business: National Breast Cancer Foundation
Link to Business:
About Mrs. Grimes
"Mrs. Grimes is the Director of Finance and Accounting at the National Breast Cancer Foundation. As the Director of Finance and Accounting, she oversees the day-to-day operations within accounting, which includes revenue tracking, accounts receivables, accounts payable, travel expenses, and managing cash in the bank. Additionally, she is responsible for providing yearly financial data for board meetings for which she also does budgeting and forecasting. She completed her education through Northwestern State University in Louisiana graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and currently has been a part of the NBCF for seven years. She has a total of 23 years of experience in her field."
Mentorship Contribution
"My mentor has really allowed me to experience a variety of things. The experiences she has given me are one of the reasons I am a Finance major. She taught me so much about Finance and Accounting and is still my mentor today. I continue to speak with her and she is always letting me know of any new opportunities."
- Drashti Shah
REMINDER: Mrs. Grimes's information is listed on the website only for reference purposes. Students are expected to find their own mentors.