ANJALI NAYAK
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic UC Berkeley Regents' Scholar with hands-on experience in Journalism, Law, and Music, with a strong talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF DEI
CALTV
Berkeley, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
- Reviewed media content in order to ensure all productions had equitable practice.
- Managed employment records and personnel data.
DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT
CALTV
Berkeley, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Produced journalistic think-pieces and research films to posat through UC Berkeley's premiere media organization.
- Accumulated over 100k views over the span of 1 year.
- Developed and implemented creative concepts for film projects.
STAFF WRITER
DAILY CALIFORNIAN
Berkeley, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Worked within the Opinion and Arts/Entertainment sections at Berkeley's local paper.
- Crafted well-written, thought provoking pieces that both reflect and enhance the wider Berkeley community.
- Generated engaging, creative copy for multiple platforms including webpages, blogs, articles, press releases, and newsletters.
- Edited and proofread written materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency and style.
MUSIC COMPOSER
CINEMATIC ARTS AND PRODUCTION STUDIO
Berkeley, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with directors, producers, editors, and other musicians to ensure the music complemented the visuals.
- Composed and orchestrated film scores for various genres of movies, utilizing a range of instruments and sounds.
- Developed and implemented creative concepts for film projects.
GUITAR LUTHIER
SELF-EMPLOYED
Los Gatos, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and assembled electric guitars in a sustainable fashion.
- Utilized an experience of woodworking and circuitry as well as painting and artistry.
- Sold 15 made-from-scratch guitars to local music schools in order to allow for cheap rental and availability to low-income students.
- Fixed and refinished instruments in order to ensure long-term playability.
- Utilized an advanced knowledge of electronics circuitry and woodworking skills to diagnose complex problems.
MUSIC TEACHER
ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Los Gatos, CA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted one-on-one classes with students ranging from 6-12 based in music theory, instrumentation, and melody.
- Specialized in incorporating equitable resources and instructional practices to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
SCHOOL OF THE NEW YORK TIMES INTERN
THE NEW YORK TIMES
New York City, NY
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Applied and accepted to the prestigious School of the New York Times.
- Shadowed New York Times journalists and editors while attending a four week program in New York City.
- Worked on my own articles and projects with a group of like-minded, talented journalists from across the world.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - POLITICAL SCIENCE, MUSIC, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
06.2028
Skills
- Teaching Woodworking
- Electronics wiring
- Music Production
- Audio Recording/Editing
- Video Directing
- Video Editing
- Project management
- Effective writing
- Musicianship
Awards
UC Berkeley Regents Scholar
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF DEI
CALTV
05.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF ENTERTAINMENT
CALTV
09.2024 - Current
STAFF WRITER
DAILY CALIFORNIAN
09.2024 - Current
MUSIC COMPOSER
CINEMATIC ARTS AND PRODUCTION STUDIO
08.2023 - Current
MUSIC TEACHER
ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
06.2023 - 04.2024
SCHOOL OF THE NEW YORK TIMES INTERN
THE NEW YORK TIMES
06.2022 - 07.2022
GUITAR LUTHIER
SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2021 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - POLITICAL SCIENCE, MUSIC, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY