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Akshara Penubaka

Plain City,OH

Summary

Adept at leveraging skills in Python and Java from my role at Dublin Tech Club, I actively participate in community engagement and communication, evidenced by charity initiatives with Interact Club and securing a 3rd place in HOSA's state competition. My experience with volunteering outside of school underlines my commitment to impactful service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Walmart Supercenter
08.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers and proactively determined and fulfilled their needs
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed concerns
  • Helped customers complete their purchases, assisted with returns and refunds
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
  • Built relationships with customers and engaged in meaningful conversations with them

Competition

HOSA Future Health Professionals
08.2023 - Current
  • Competed in a Human Growth and Development Event through HOSA
  • Placed 3rd in the state for the event, and moved on to the National Level in Texas.

Volunteer

Interact Club of Dublin Jerome High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Position: Treasurer of the Interact Club, managed money and funds for the club
  • Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
  • Planned with team members to donate items to the local hospitals, decorate cookies for the local fire station, and make kits for the Dublin Arts Council

Volunteer

Dublin Tech Club - Emerald Campus
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught elementary and middle school students how to use computer programs such as Java and Python.
  • Communicated with other members to ensure organized events.
  • Helped raise over 1400$ to Dublin Education Foundation

Volunteer

B.E. Wise - Scottish Corners
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught elementary students about the concepts of science
  • Led and engaged in science experiments
  • Interacted with children and staff members to create a safe, stimulative environment

Global Scholars Program

Columbus Council on World Affairs
08.2022 - Current
  • Searched in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Gained awareness of global issues all throughout my involvement of the program
  • Communicated with other students and discussed on various issues throughout the program
  • Learned how to speak spontaneously and advocate for myself

Volunteer

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported engaging events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Engaged with patients in the center to assist people in need.

Physician Shadow

Colchester Urgent Care
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Acted as a medical assistant/receptionist
  • Checked patients into/out of rooms, assisted the doctor with some procedures, completed lab work
  • Maintained a neat facility
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties

Education

No Degree -

Dublin Jerome High School
Dublin, OH
05.2025

Skills

  • Clerical Support - I have experience from volunteering in a nursing home, in which I helped with administrative duties like checking in patients/visitors
  • Computer Skills - I have knowledge in Python and Java Programs and can perform basic coding
  • Community Engagement - I am active in the community by volunteering I have taught K-12 students multiple things, such as coding and scientific principles I have worked at a nursing home, providing service to the elderly
  • Communication - I am good at communicating and expressing my views as well as getting things done Working as a cashier, I have met people of all diversities, in which I will check them out, answer any questions they have, and engage in a light conversation
  • Cultural Awareness - Due to my participation in the Global Scholars Diploma Program offered by the Columbus Council of World Affairs, for over 3 years, I have become aware of global culture and issues I have talked to multiple speakers about their cultures

Interests

In the future, I would like to go into the pre-medical path I would like to major in either neuroscience or biochemistry at Ohio State University

Timeline

Cashier

Walmart Supercenter
08.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Physician Shadow

Colchester Urgent Care
05.2024 - 08.2024

Competition

HOSA Future Health Professionals
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Interact Club of Dublin Jerome High School
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Dublin Tech Club - Emerald Campus
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer

B.E. Wise - Scottish Corners
08.2023 - Current

Global Scholars Program

Columbus Council on World Affairs
08.2022 - Current

No Degree -

Dublin Jerome High School
Akshara Penubaka