Akanksha Kalasabail
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Experience
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Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (API PA)
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Here And Ready
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Entertainment Providers
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Project Manager
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
- Initiated discussions over BaseCamp by compiling detailed Excel spreadsheets regarding needed improvements to the new website across short-term deadlines - Implemented edits across WordPress and MembershipWorks to ensure higher SEO performance and more impactful aesthetics - Initiated discussions over BaseCamp by compiling detailed Excel spreadsheets regarding needed improvements to the new website across short-term deadlines - Implemented edits across WordPress and MembershipWorks to ensure higher SEO performance and more impactful aesthetics
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Integral Molecular
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Consultant
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Mar 2021 - May 2021
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Kaya Press
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
I evaluated and proofread manuscripts which support representations of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the production process while managing dispersions of information to potential artists as well as the Kaya audience. I evaluated and proofread manuscripts which support representations of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities throughout the production process while managing dispersions of information to potential artists as well as the Kaya audience.
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Fries Center for Global Studies
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Middletown, Connecticut, United States
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Peer Mentor
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Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
Assisted the staff by speaking at panels and publishing my experiences and pictures abroad through social media Assisted the staff by speaking at panels and publishing my experiences and pictures abroad through social media
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The Institute for Study Abroad
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Global Ambassador
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
I have worked individually and as a panelist to broaden prospective students' beliefs and expectations of how they might conduct their undergraduate academic experience internationally, as well as advocating the merits of studying abroad through outreach and reflection projects. I have worked individually and as a panelist to broaden prospective students' beliefs and expectations of how they might conduct their undergraduate academic experience internationally, as well as advocating the merits of studying abroad through outreach and reflection projects.
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Espwesso
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Wesleyan University
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Barista
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May 2018 - May 2020
• Run the student-run café by maintaining inventory of stock and finances as well as social media publications • Provide high levels of customer service through quick-paced, high-volume operations • Run the student-run café by maintaining inventory of stock and finances as well as social media publications • Provide high levels of customer service through quick-paced, high-volume operations
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Wai-te-ata Press
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Printers' Devil
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
I worked as an apprentice in learning traditional set type and the letterpress technique of handmade printing. I worked as an apprentice in learning traditional set type and the letterpress technique of handmade printing.
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Steward
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2019
• Run the student-run restaurant through managing over 30 student employees • Perform daily and weekly inventory counts while attending quickly to resolving customer and employee concerns with attention to detail to deliver customer satisfaction and reinforce employee performance • Run the student-run restaurant through managing over 30 student employees • Perform daily and weekly inventory counts while attending quickly to resolving customer and employee concerns with attention to detail to deliver customer satisfaction and reinforce employee performance
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Office of Admissions
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Wesleyan University
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Front Desk, Tour Guide
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Sep 2017 - Feb 2019
• Perform clerical and administrative functions, including assisting prospective students and guardians as well as Deans of Admission by answering and referring inquiries, scheduling appointments, organizing and managing paper and electronic files and projects • Led independent and collaborative tours around campus while managing diverse groups of individuals and answering all questions and finding different and accurate methods of conveying information • Perform clerical and administrative functions, including assisting prospective students and guardians as well as Deans of Admission by answering and referring inquiries, scheduling appointments, organizing and managing paper and electronic files and projects • Led independent and collaborative tours around campus while managing diverse groups of individuals and answering all questions and finding different and accurate methods of conveying information
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Alpha Delta Phi
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Wesleyan University
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Summer House Manager
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Managed a 27-person facility with a $5,000 budget as the on-call support • Main contact for contractors renovating the entire third floor and external fire escape stairwells as well as fire safety inspectors throughout the summer as well as for updating the upperclassmen Housing Committee on these frequent appointments throughout the week • Maintained twice-a-week chore schedule with the residents to maintain the cleanliness of the house • Collaborated with the Treasurers on the Housing Committee to regulate rent as well as maintain the functioning and upkeep of the house alongside reaching out to alumni and Wesleyan Residential Life for addition assistance • Facilitated the transitioning of summer residents in the house as well as members moving in for the academic year Show less
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The Center for Film Studies
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Wesleyan University
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House Manager
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
• Coordinated the weekly opening and closing of exhibits and screenings as well as maintenance of the grounds for the Summer Film Series • Responsible for providing high-quality customer service to Middletown residents and guests • Coordinated the weekly opening and closing of exhibits and screenings as well as maintenance of the grounds for the Summer Film Series • Responsible for providing high-quality customer service to Middletown residents and guests
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Olin Memorial Library
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Wesleyan University
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Shelving Assistant
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
• Carefully arranged literature for Special Collections and Archives • Learned and applied Library Congress classification • Carefully arranged literature for Special Collections and Archives • Learned and applied Library Congress classification
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The Mack Institute for Innovation Management
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Intern
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
• Found and arranged information on company acquisitions for technological innovation for presentations under Professor Saikat Chaudhuri • Organized and conducted correspondence, collected information and telecommunications to arrange for organizers, speakers, panelists, as well as partner, industry, academic and staff attendees for the Connected Cars and Trucks Conference hosted by the Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation and the Wharton School • Produced information by transcribing, editing, retrieving, and routing text, data, and graphics • Enhanced effectiveness for conferences by providing information management support Show less
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Education
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Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English -
Conestoga Senior High School