Aarav Verenkar
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
I am a Junior at American Heritage Plantatation. I am a dedicated community leader with a passion for motivating youth and younger kids. Skilled in team collaboration and curriculum support, successfully organized events that raised significant resources for local causes while fostering teamwork and civic responsibility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nonprofit Cofounder/ Vice President
Civic Conscience
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2025 - 05.2027
- Established nonprofit to promote ethical decision-making among youth, fostering responsible citizenship.
- Identified and engaged target audience of middle school students in grades 6-8.
- Scheduled and conducted presentations for over 300 students, with additional engagements planned at various educational institutions.
- Supported teacher's curriculum development by providing presentation resources for lesson planning.
- Developed and launched Civic Conscience chapters in key locations including Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, New Jersey, and New York to promote community engagement.
President of Feeding South Florida Club at AHS
American Heritage Plantation
Plantation, FL
01.2025 - 05.2027
- Organized and executed food drive to support local food bank, resulting in over 1,500 items donated.
- Executed bake sales that raised over $1,000, with plans to donate proceeds to Feeding South Florida.
- Coordinated and supervised all operational functions performed by the team of officers for the club.
- Fostered a professional atmosphere, encouraging officers to express ideas and opinions openly.
Student Volunteer
Feeding South Florida
Pembroke Park, FL
09.2024 - 05.2027
- Collaborated with team members to sort, package, and distribute food supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces to ensure safety and efficiency during operations.
- Fostered a positive environment by encouraging teamwork among volunteers during shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating respect for all individuals involved in the project.
- Facilitated packing of over 100 food boxes within a 3-hour timeframe.
Soccer Camp Counselor
City of Pembroke Pines Summer Recreational Soccer Program
Pembroke Pines, FL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized daily soccer drills and activities for campers to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Implemented safety protocols during practices and games, ensuring camper well-being at all times.
- Conducted evaluations of camper performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement
- Selected as head counselor to guide and support team dynamics after initial program week.
- Facilitated mini scrimmages and games among campers, providing targeted feedback on technique and skill enhancement.
- Managed daily operations and ensured a safe, engaging environment for 20-30 campers.
Graphic Designer Intern
ARV Infotech
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted research on industry trends to inform design decisions and strategies.
- Crafted a visually compelling logo by leveraging 3D modeling software for effective visual communication.
Assistant Karate Instructor
Karate America
Miramar, FL
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted in teaching karate classes, ensuring students understood techniques and forms.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Reinforced essential life skills such as discipline, perseverance, respect, teamwork among students through daily practice routines.
- Facilitated student comprehension by providing practical demonstrations and illustrative examples of techniques.
- Demonstrated professionalism and positivity in all lessons, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience for students.
- Oversaw Dojo management for 30-50 students, adapting to varying class levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Heritage Plantation
Plantation, FL05-2027
Skills
- Strategic partnerships
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Community service
- Social Networking
- Team collaboration
- Motivational skills
- Teaching techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved the title of "Finalist" in the hult business challenge, being ranked top 3 in the USA and Top 11 Globally
- Achieved 3rd Place at HOSA regionals in the topic of respiratory therapy, exploring the med field
- Achieved the verbal commendation (4th place) at ILMUN (Ivy league conference: University of Pennyslyvania.), an international conference and one of the most prestigious conferences in the world. Placed 4th out of a total of around 80-85 double delegate teams
Certification
- Certified in Excel after passing the Excel certification exam on Jasperactive in my 8th grade Digital Info Tech class
- Certified in Word after passing the Word certification exam on Jasperactive in my 8th grade Digital Info Tech class.
- Certified in Powerpoint after passing the Powerpoint certification exam on Jasperactive in my 8th grade Digital Info Tech class
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Elementary
Marathi
Professional Working
Konkani
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Soccer
- Interested in Finance
- Working out in the gym
- traveling
- Visiting Dog shelters to play with the dogs
Extracurricular activities
- I am a Junior at American Heritage Plantation, and currently am enrolled in AP Calculus AB, AP US history, AP comparitive government and politics, AP English Language and Composition
- Play Varsity Soccer since freshmen year, promoted to captain for my senior year (12th grade)
- Playing club soccer since I was 11, from U13-U15 being named Captain of my team, now moved to Fort Lauderdale ECNL where I play currently
- Cofounded a nonprofit named "civic conscience" aimed to teach the youth about making ethical decisions
- President of Feeding South Florida Club at American Heritage Plantation
- Secretary of the "Communiteens" club at American Heritage Plantation: Aim is to spread joy in the community
- In the process of developing an app aimed to help student-athletes understand how injury risk affects their future oppurtunities and make smarter decisions because of it, will continue to write a paper on this and aim to publish it
- In the process of writing a research paper on the topic "ACL tears as a Risk Factor in Athlete Investment Portfolios" to show how acl injuries can significantly impact the value of athlete investment.
Timeline
Nonprofit Cofounder/ Vice President
Civic Conscience
10.2025 - 05.2027
Soccer Camp Counselor
City of Pembroke Pines Summer Recreational Soccer Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
Graphic Designer Intern
ARV Infotech
04.2025 - 05.2025
President of Feeding South Florida Club at AHS
American Heritage Plantation
01.2025 - 05.2027
Student Volunteer
Feeding South Florida
09.2024 - 05.2027
Assistant Karate Instructor
Karate America
09.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
American Heritage Plantation