Experience

The Audacity Performing Arts Project, Inc.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Laya Arts Collective

• Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Create, develop, and implement a variety of Arts education initiatives in the Bay Area to promote diversity and inclusion. Train up and coming artists in the art form of Bharatanatyam as students and those who wish to pursue dance as a careerProvide Dance Education and management of teachers and studentsCreate and produce dance productionsManage Artists Create, develop, and implement a variety of Arts education initiatives in the Bay Area to promote diversity and inclusion. Train up and coming artists in the art form of Bharatanatyam as students and those who wish to pursue dance as a careerProvide Dance Education and management of teachers and studentsCreate and produce dance productionsManage Artists



Sri Venkateshwara Education Trust

• Board of Trustees

  • Jan 1997 - Present

  Sri Venkateshwara Education Trust is the driving force behind Sri Venkateshwara College of Nursing. Active member of the Board.Oversees the logistics of Governing Council operations.Reports to the Board's Chairperson and President.Reports to the full Board on committee's decisions/recommendations.Works closely with the Director of Operations CFO.Training Administrative StaffAssisted in Student Recruitment/ EnrollmentManage Student housing StaffAssigns work to the committee members, sets the agenda and runs the meetings, and ensures distribution of meeting minutes.Support Board President and Chairperson.



Navatman, Inc

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  Research, prepare, write and submit grant proposals for Navatman.Create timelines, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.Identify community resources for networking and collaboration.Collect, analyze and report data on the performance of funded programs. Research, prepare, write and submit grant proposals for Navatman.Create timelines, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.Identify community resources for networking and collaboration.Collect, analyze and report data on the performance of funded programs.



Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • May 2020 - Feb 2021



MELA Arts Group LLC

• Agent Special Projects

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Negotiate contracts for artistsCreate and implement tours, arrange travel and visa requirementsDirector of Punyah Dance Company USA tour 2020Represent artists, specifically of color to mainstream venuesBuild communications for the marketing of artistsGuide venues toward marketing plan to result in higher audience turnout Negotiate contracts for artistsCreate and implement tours, arrange travel and visa requirementsDirector of Punyah Dance Company USA tour 2020Represent artists, specifically of color to mainstream venuesBuild communications for the marketing of artistsGuide venues toward marketing plan to result in higher audience turnout



Performing Arts

• Independent Arts manangement, Artist, and Instructor

  • 2017 - Oct 2018



Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts

• Artistic Director

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2017

  Assistant Artistic Director- October 2013- March 2015Associate Artistic Director- March 2015- January 2016Artistic Director- January 2016- PresentImplements the artistic vision and mission via Education initiatives and Company programs and productions.Develops and implements financial budgets, strategic plans, education curriculums for Dance Academy and Community Outreach programs.Develops administrative and educational staff. Supports full range of Board functions and activities, act as liaison between Board and staff.Discovers, cultivates, and maintains client, community/industry partner, and donor relationships.



Indian Performing Arts

• Performer and Dance Instructor

  • 2002 - 2017

  Perform, choreograph, and teach Indian performing Arts, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Bollywood dance styles. Perform, choreograph, and teach Indian performing Arts, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Bollywood dance styles.



Chicago Danzetheater Ensemble

• Ensemble member

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016



Independent Artist and Teacher

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Artist

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015



Network of Indian Professionals Chicago

• President

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Maintained Political/ Professional Development/Cultural Awareness/Community Outreach by leading organization of meaningful events/forums and collaborating with diverse organizations.

• Vice President - Strategic Development

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Worked on NetIP North American Conference Committee for planning and execution of all aspects of the 2012 conference held in Chicago which included Programming, Marketing & PR, Sponsorship, Finance, Logistics and Community Outreach Initiatives.Supported President’s activities and initiatives.



Core Luxury Real Estate (Formerly Proactive Properties)

• Real Estate Professional

  • Feb 2010 - Oct 2013

  Operations Director, Real Estate Agent 2009-presentManaged office relationships between the company and all other agents in the communityBuilt campaigns to generate lead flowTrained new agents the inner workings and strategies of the leasing process.Hired new agents to expand the company with competent skilled personnelLeased homes to prospective tenants in downtown ChicagoMarketed homes in the local community through social media and website utilizationNegotiate the best possible contract for clientsGenerated lists of properties that were compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.Negotiated contracts on behalf of clientsCoordinated property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of fundsFormed relationships with other agents to assist in the purchase and sale of homesWorked closely with clients to offer helpful services and adviceEffectively showed residential properties to potential buyersDetermined the needs of buyers and sellers and worked to satisfy those needsActed as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other



MetLife

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Representative

  • Feb 2007 - Apr 2009

  MetLife Super Starter Recipient November 2007:o $32,000 Gross Dealer Concession in 1st quartero Top ranking Super Starter for all of 2007 & 2008Trained in Advanced Marketso Business to Business & Estate PlanningAcquired clients through Tradeshows, Seminars, and NetworkingInitiated Target Markets of Medical Residents & South Asian Attorneyso Presented dozens of In-House seminars at Chicago teaching hospitals (Mt. Sinai, UIC, & Northwestern)Provided Personal Client Serviceso Customized financial portfolios, extensive written recommendations, and presentations of financial strategies



Civil Court Clinic for Orders of Protection Pro Bono Advocates

• Intake Coordinator (Intern)

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Helped facilitate dialogue between legal counselors and clients. Informed attorneys of each issue at hand and determine the validity of each client.Initiated solutions to clients on a case by case situation.Handled documentation necessary for each case. Preparing Orders of Protection for Court appearances and acquiring necessary information in order to brief attorneys in the form of client consultations. Prepped clients for court appearances. Helped facilitate dialogue between legal counselors and clients. Informed attorneys of each issue at hand and determine the validity of each client.Initiated solutions to clients on a case by case situation.Handled documentation necessary for each case. Preparing Orders of Protection for Court appearances and acquiring necessary information in order to brief attorneys in the form of client consultations. Prepped clients for court appearances.