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Antara Varma

Summary

Passionate and curious achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Passionate about a variety of subjects including Environmental and Earth Science, International Development, and English literature.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Short-Form Writer

Rice Journal of Public Policy
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced policy comprehension by translating complex regulations into easily digestible written content.
  • Conducted analysis of existing policies to identify areas requiring updates or revisions due to changing circumstances or regulations.
  • Presented completed policy analysis drafts to executive leadership for review, discussion, approval, or further revision.

Student

Alankaar School of Music
06.2016 - Current
  • Received Madhya Pratham (Fourth Year) Singing Certification with Distinction from Bangiya Sangeet
  • Disciple of Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music. Performed at temples, charities, cultural events with up to 100-150 people.
  • Worked as a Teacher's Assistant (papers, planning, stage manager for performances)
  • Help younger students during performance days and work personally with students on songs.

Cultural Executive

Jordan High School: South Asian Association
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated and ran cultural events with 50-1,000+ attendees
  • prepared presentations for club meetings
  • Worked with Cultural Affairs team to propose and organized cultural movie nights, game days, Garba, Diwali, Holi, and Basant Celebrations
  • Personally coordinated with local vendors to arrange catering, purchase supplies,

and managed booths.

  • Raised awareness in the local community about Indian Festivals and promoted participation across cultures, nations and religions.

Volunteer

National Honor Society, NHS
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others including parents, students, and the general public.
  • Assisted with special events and programs, especially within the educational sphere by helping set up the new school year and contributing and coordinating events like International Festivals, Fall Fairs, Dance Competitions, and Christmas Gift donations.

Education

Bachelor's - Potential EEPS And English Major

Rice University
Houston, TX
04.2028

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
05.2024

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Quick Learner
  • Communication
  • Presentation Development
  • Content development
  • Event Coordination
  • Science writing
  • Research and analysis
  • Science inquiry
  • Languages: English (native), Hindi (fluent in speaking and listening), Spanish (working proficiency)

Awards

  • Awarded AP Scholar with Distinction (Twice) and AP Scholar with Honors
  • Presented with The Excellence in Art History Award by Faculty Recommendation
  • Presented with the Excellence in Environmental Science Award by Faculty Recommendation
  • National Merit Commended Scholar
  • Awarded 1 National Silver Key, 4 Regional Gold Keys, and 2 Regional Silver Keys by the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
  • National Honor Society Member

Timeline

Short-Form Writer

Rice Journal of Public Policy
08.2024 - Current

Cultural Executive

Jordan High School: South Asian Association
08.2022 - 05.2024

Volunteer

National Honor Society, NHS
08.2020 - 05.2024

Student

Alankaar School of Music
06.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School

Bachelor's - Potential EEPS And English Major

Rice University
Antara Varma