Additional Experience

Summer Programs and Conferences

The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Desk Attendant
• May 2004 – August 2004
  • Developed system for room preparations
  • Liaison to the Audio Visual Department

Audio/Visual Special Events

The Colorado College , Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Assistant to Special Events Supervisor
• August 2001 – June 2004
  • Assisted with over 500 campus events each year
  • Operated technical equipment including projectors, laptops, and other hardware items
  • Autonomously organized and conducted campus wide events
  • Utilized software, including: MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Publishing Software, Video and Sound Editing Software and other software programs
  • Purchased sound and lighting systems for the college

Asian Pacific Development Center

Aurora , Colorado

Worked for a non-profit organization that supported the Asian-American community in Colorado

• Coordinator Counselor
• July 1999 – June 2000
  • Planned, organized and supervised a training retreat for 70 Asian students
  • Designed budget proposals, balanced the budget, and maintained records
  • Brought in and assisted speakers to give presentations
• Head Counselor
• August 1998 – July 1999
  • Facilitated 15 students through training
  • Planned ice breakers and activities for the retreat
  • Organized 15 workshops for the students
  • Organized an end-of-training dance party
• Peer Counselor
• June 1997 – July 1998
  • Developed various counseling skills and techniques
  • Studied issues related to diversity awareness and cultural differences

Drama/Dance Department

The Colorado College , Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Participated in over 25 productions, both on and off stage
• August 2000 – May 2004

Soup Kitchen

The Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO

• Worked for a student run soup kitchen for the Colorado Springs Community
• June 2002 – August 2002
  • Networked with various businesses who donate food to the kitchen
  • Acted as a driver to pick up donated foods
  • Prepared lunch for about 75 people every Sunday

Computer Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound Design
• Video Editing
• Dreamweaver
• Print Master
• Macromedia Software Programs

Countries Traveled:

• Australia
• Bangkok
• Canada
• England
• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Italy
• Japan
• India (Mother Country)
• New Zealand
• Pakistan
• Singapore
• Switzerland
• Twain
• United Arab of Emirates

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• Proficient in Gujarati, Parsi, and Hindi
• Experienced in French