Experience

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  The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

  • Multimedia Correspondent

    • May 2023 - Present

    Creator and Host of 2 Spotify podcasts at the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, the official newspaper of the University of Massachusetts Amherst:1) 'Breaking Ballads', which features me talking about niche music genres I love, and how they came to be!-- Episode #1. How a TikTok trend popularized a new music genre: Russian Post Punk [May 3, 2023]2) 'Tattoo Talks', where I chat with fellow tattoo enthusiasts about their colorful ink and the even more colorful stories behind it. Join me as I destigmatize tattoos through humanizing conversations - from symbolism to aftercare, and everything in between.-- Episode #1. ft. Natalie [March 4, 2024]-- Episode #2. ft. Theo [March 15, 2024]-- Episode #3. ft. Eowyn [April 29, 2024]-- Episode #4. ft. Helektra [May 9, 2024]-- Episode #5. ft. Ishaan! (With Guest Host Kelly) [May 14, 2024]

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  Lotus Valley International School

  • Head Boy (President), Student Council

    • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

    Led LVIS Noida's 4,000-strong student body as its Head Boy, and maintained school decorum.Hosted an Anti-Tobacco seminar under the aegis of the Gautam Buddh Nagar District Government, at LVISN.Hosted Foreign University Application Mentoring Workshops for an audience of 500 junior students.Supervised a 40-member team in organizing the Teachers' Day Ceremony, and also served as Lead Singer, video editor, and Compère.

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  Parliament of India

  • Uttar Pradesh, India

  • Apprentice

    • May 2021 - May 2021
    • Uttar Pradesh, India

    Served as an apprentice to a Committee Chairperson in the Indian Parliament.Helped organize the Indian Central Government's COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing drives in a district of more than 2 million people, in Uttar Pradesh.Prepared daily reports on the COVID-19 ground situation there, and formulated solutions that when implemented on-ground, directly led to the total case tally and daily death toll falling by 50% over the course of 14 days.Helped the Honourable Chairman tie-up with 25 major NGOs in the area for logistical support.Designed a COVID-19 Home Isolation Kit and Pamphlet myself, which were distributed to more than 10,000 underprivileged households there.Designed COVID-19 Awareness posts for the district government's social media accounts.Received a Recommendation Letter from the Honourable Chairman.

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  Central Board of Secondary Education

  • Graphic Designer

    • Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

    Selected as a graphic designer to create infographics for the examination campaign organized by the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education.

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  Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan

  • Young Indian Climate Ambassador

    • Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

    Selected among just 40 students from India as a Young Indian Climate Ambassador to the European Union, under the 'European Union Goes to School' initiative.Received the opportunity to interact with the EU's Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Mr. Ugo Astuto, about climate change, sustainable development, and multilateral relations.Also received a merit certificate from the EU and the World Initiative to Save Environment (WISE) Foundation.

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  Association of Nordic-Baltic Nations

  • Entrepreneurship Trainee

    • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

    Selected for the prestigious 'Nordic Baltic Certificate Program', organized by the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) Cooperation (the association of Nordic-Baltic countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Iceland, Denmark), and the Danish Water Forum, which involved a 3-month business mentorship.Invited to the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi, and felicitated by the Ambassadors of all 8 nations.Also awarded a merit certificate by the NB8 Cooperation, and the Danish Water Forum.

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  Henry Harvin Education

  • Sales Specialist, Content Writer

    • Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

    Interned for 2 weeks as a content writer and sales representative.Wrote 3 articles (1,500 words each) that were published on their website, and received a cumulative 20,000+ views.Learned SEO and online marketing, and promoted their online Mini-MBA courses.Awarded a merit certificate for my work.

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  Lotus Valley International School

  • Senior House Prefect

    • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

    Served as the Senior Prefect of LVIS Noida's Takshila's House, and maintained school decorum.Served as the Host & Logistical Team Leader of 'Voices': The Student Conclave, where eminentpersonalities like India’s former Ambassador to Poland, Armenia and Sudan Mr. Deepak Vohra;renowned Bollywood actor Mr. Jimmy Sheirgill; and philanthropist and Padma Shri awardee Mrs. Shyama Chona delivered talks to 100+ students from 10+ schools.Hosted a seminar at LVISN, delivered by an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist who worked on India’s 2nd Lunar Probe, Chandrayaan 2, and got the opportunity to interview him and unveil an ISRO-designed model of Chandrayaan 2. The seminar was sponsored by the National Geographic Society (Nat Geo).Hosted an Inter-School Junior Cultural Fest at LVISN, where students from over 10 schools from across New Delhi NCR participated.

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  Indian Observer Post

  • Student Chief Editor

    • Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

    Student Chief Editor & Panelist Writer for 1 month at the Indian Observer Post, a renowned local newspaper. Wrote a 2,600-word article titled 'The Indian Economic Collapse is a Myth'. Proofread articles by 10 panelists for publication. Named Best Intern.