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A Bit About Me
Creative designer and developer of product and content to address real-world issues. I am trilingual; fluent in English, Tamil, and Spanish.
Education
Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL
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Green Honor Roll Student
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Completed following AP courses.
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AP Human Geography
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AP English Language and Composition
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AP Junior English
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AP US History
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AP Physics
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Courses with Art/ Design/Engineering /Theater Focus:
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Art and Design
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Studio Art
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Advanced Drawing/Studio/Painting
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Sculpture
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AP Art
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PLTW- Introduction to Engineering
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PLTW- Principles of Engineering
Professional Development
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Industrial Design course from Academy of Art University
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Product Design course from Academy of Art University
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Georgia Tech Industrial Design Pre College studio
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Ongoing private art lessons from a local “ArtTogether” studio
Extracurricular Activities
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Vice President at Startups in Business and Technology at Stevenson High School
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Production Sound Engineer at One Acts theater club at school
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Leading Team member in the Peer Theaters Club at School that promotes a program with open skits called Snowflake which is an event that brings together middle school students, high school leaders, and adults for a day of sharing, learning, and listening. The goal is to strengthen young people to help them be safe, healthy, and drug free.
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Peer Mentor at Special Gift Theater - Outside school. Special Gifts Theatre’s programs foster self-confidence, social skills, speech and language skills in individuals who are differently abled.
Performing Arts
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Lead Role, Ze, in the musical " Oliverio", a one of kind completely remote play created during Covid lock down.
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Mr. Slinger in “Lilly's Plastic Purse”
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Patriot Theater Company member from School
Skills
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Team Collaboration
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Public Speaking
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Document Management
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Social Media Design/Marketing
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Administrative Support
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Operations Support
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Community Service camping
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Adaptability
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Dependability
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Spreading Awareness
Activites and Interests
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Volunteering
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Designing various mini model projects
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Sketching
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Drawing
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Sculpting
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Painting
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Theater
Work Experience
June 2023 - August 2023
Summer Art Intern – Kohl Children’s Museum
Glenview, IL
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Taught kids of various age groups art & exploration.
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Created an innovative design exhibit called” Dream World” for the kids to build their own exhibit using basic materials that I developed.
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Worked with the education team and learnt new forms of art.
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Learned and taught new art skills such as pottery and papermaking to kids.
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Managed various gardening activities.
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Received various recognition during the program and requested to return in fall.
February 2023 – Current
Volunteer Peer Mentor - Special Gifts Theater
Palatine, IL
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Met mentees who are differently abled formally, informally, in-person and to offer support.
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Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
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Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
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Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
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Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
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Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning. Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
February 2023 – June 2023
Volunteer - Home of The Sparrow
Arlington Heights, IL
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Assisted with events and programs.
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Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
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Greeted visitors and answered questions about the program, requirements, and opportunities.
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Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
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Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
