ANIKA BALWADA
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and passions for finance, media, economics. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman
Sada Ram Reading Program
01.2019 - Current
- Oversees a learning program that serves a rural community of over 1000 kids, career-seeking adults, and the elderly located in my native village in India with the following: an afterschool program offering space for village children to complete homework and study with hired tutors; up-to-date study guides for job placement tests required across the country for job seekers; career services such as resume and interview prep; and a full-service library for studying, prep, and traditional access to books, magazines, and newspapers
- Plays a pivotal role in raising over $12,000 for the organization through a GoFundMe account and through the farming crop profits from the local land in the village
- Coordinates the services, to provide kids and the elderly from other villages access to tailored resources to help grow the socioeconomic status of the community
Finance Intern
Priya Bhat Patel For State Senate
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed the Senate campaign's finances and donations of up to $10,000 and participates in voter canvassing to reach over 600 local voters
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases fore reliable reference.
- Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Engaged in a campaign that shows active commitment to public health initiatives and making healthcare accessible to all, and step-by-step change in local and broader communities.
Digital Media Intern
The Take
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Fact-check scripts and edit content; create captions and transcribe media for a YouTube channel generating over a million subscribers;
- Analyzed media engagement and produced tracking reports.
- Created content strategies for digital media.
- Researched and analyzed industry trends to inform search marketing strategies.
- Generated reports to monitor and analyze website performance, search engine rankings, or domain authority.
- Managed and created content for company social media outlets.
Founder/Head
Hotchkiss TV
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw production of weekly 30-minute with engaging, relevant content for the entire faculty and student body
- Directed frequent creative segments, and managed various social media accounts.
- Analyzed data and analytics to increase audience retention and engagement to grow audience from 0 to over 800 in a year
- Oversaw, manged, and taught editing on Premiere Pro
- Created and led a collaborative team environment for the 20 writers, producers, editors, and correspondent.
Founder/Head
Hotchkiss Big Sister Mentorship Program
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized monthly meetings between the Hotchkiss high school students and the local elementary school fourth and fifth graders to socialize and mentor the younger students through various unifying strategies and techniques.
- Instilled a sense of responsibility for all members in an effort to unite the community and encourage self-confidence.
- Liaised with administration and staff to draft waiver forms and ensure appropriate matches between the students and mentors.
Head/Founder
Hotchkiss South Asian Student Association
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Organizes and executes events to build an inclusive
community throughout Hotchkiss' campus, from Bollywood movie nights and henna tattoo socials to meetings and discussions regarding peer support and South Asian identity at Hotchkiss. - Produces yearly Diwali celebrations with over 100 attendees,
including fireworks, cultural dances, and other important traditions, celebrating both the holiday and South Asian identities as a whole. - Provides a safe and inclusive space within the Hotchkiss community for South Asian students to celebrate and share their culture and be more engaged in the overall student body.
Digital Media Editor
The Hotchkiss Record
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Promoted from writer to editor of a student-run biweekly newspaper and digital outlet that reports on pressing issues and events within the Hotchkiss community and around the world.
- Produced and edited engaging videos on topics relating to the school twice a month to cultivate an online presences for the newspaper
- Posted frequent content on the newspaper's social media to keep students informed on school and global news
- Planned and adhered to content calendars and made scheduled posts.
Board Member
Females For Finance
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized meetings and facilitates discussions that promote gender equality in the world of finance, empowering women to better understand and actively pursue careers in financial services.
- Hosted workshops that better educate women of all ages on how to invest and manage their own portfolios
- Wrote monthly newsletters to help educate others on events and topics of note from in the financial world.
Board Member
Hotchkiss Film Club
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized weekly film screenings for the school community
- Coordinated and hosted Hotchkiss alumni in the entertainment industry to participate in educational seminars about the business.
- Planned the annual Hotchkiss Film Festival, where over 70 student-made films are entered, 10 are selected to screen for the student body, and organized film school professors from around the country to judge and provide feedback on the selected films.
- Performed as Director/Screenwriter to best picture in 2023, and Assistant Director for the best picture at the festival in 2022.
Class Agent
The Hotchkiss School
02.2023 - Current
- Raised over $12,000 for the Hotchkiss Fund
- Maintain and manage relationships with alumni
- Plan engaging events for alumni
Student Ambassador
The Hotchkiss School
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Led tours twice a week for prospective families to showcase campus values and culture, emails and engages interested students, and participates in student panels
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
- Maintained communication with current student ambassadors to foster quality representation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with current and prospective students to drive retention.
- Aided recruitment efforts, assisting admissions officers in understanding how to best attract prospective students.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
Peer Tutor
Hotchkiss Learning Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Tutor peers in chemistry and Latin to enhance learning; work with 2-3 students in a one-on-one setting to monitor progress and improve grades.
Reading Buddy
Thousand Oaks Library
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Assist young kids in developing and strengthening reading skills; work on phonetics to improve reading comprehension and fluency.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.2027
High School Diploma -
The Hotchkiss School
Lakeville, CT06.2023
Georgetown University
Washington, DCSkills
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- PowerPoint,
- Social Media (Instagram and Youtube)
- Data Entry
- Google Suite
- Troubleshooting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Team Leading
- Constructive Feedback
- Build Marketing Campaigns
- Collaboration
Timeline
Class Agent
The Hotchkiss School
02.2023 - Current
Founder/Head
Hotchkiss Big Sister Mentorship Program
08.2022 - 06.2023
Founder/Head
Hotchkiss TV
03.2022 - 06.2023
Board Member
Females For Finance
03.2022 - 06.2023
Board Member
Hotchkiss Film Club
03.2022 - 06.2023
Digital Media Intern
The Take
08.2021 - 11.2021
Head/Founder
Hotchkiss South Asian Student Association
03.2021 - 06.2023
Peer Tutor
Hotchkiss Learning Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
Finance Intern
Priya Bhat Patel For State Senate
01.2020 - 08.2022
Reading Buddy
Thousand Oaks Library
01.2020 - 06.2023
Digital Media Editor
The Hotchkiss Record
01.2019 - 03.2023
Chairman
Sada Ram Reading Program
01.2019 - Current
Student Ambassador
The Hotchkiss School
01.2019 - 06.2023
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
The Hotchkiss School
Georgetown University
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