Arnav Godambe
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Student organizer and small business operator experienced in agreements, compliance coordination, and dispute resolution. Leads multi-party projects involving minors, public officials, and external partners while maintaining deadlines and communication systems. Interested in legal and startup environments involving contracts, operations, and risk management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Organizer
TEDxBolingbrook Youth
11.2024 - Current
- One of a small handful of high school students approved in the U.S. to host a TEDx event
- Selected annual theme and recruited organizing, speaker, and production teams
- Drafted and reviewed participation agreements and media permissions
- Managed weekly planning meetings and enforced deadlines across 20+ team members
- Coordinated rehearsals and day-of logistics for 100-attendee licensed event
- Mediated internal team conflicts and communication issues to maintain project continuity
- Communicated with public officials, sponsors, and partner organizations
- Oversaw sponsorship coordination handled by budget team
- Event received municipal recognition and tens of thousands of online impressions
President
Interact Club
01.2023 - Current
- Lead executive board of 8–10 officers for large service organization
- Manage sponsor communication and organizational operations
- Develop agendas and internal planning systems
- Coordinating Rotary partnership and global training feature project
Teen Leadership Chair
DuCAP (Selective Leadership Group)
01.2023 - Current
- Expanded leadership team from 1 to 9 members
- Organizing sustainable garden initiative supporting local food pantry
- Developing community emergency response education materials
Independent Online Resale Business Owner
03.2021 - Current
- Operate multi-platform storefront (eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace)
- 300–400 items sold; $5,600 90-day revenue and ~3M impressions on eBay
- Sold high-value inventory including $1,800 trading card transaction
- Created store policies, pricing strategy, and listing templates
- Resolved customer disputes, refund claims, and attempted fraud cases
- Track inventory and profitability across platforms
- Assemble and distribute hygiene kits funded by proceeds to local unhoused individuals
Student Strategic Planning Representative
Indian Prairie School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Selected 1 of 24 students to advise district five-year strategic plan
- Presented recommendations at state level
Education
High School Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville, IL05-2027
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Professional communication
- Contract review & documentation
- Event logistics coordination
- Customer dispute handling
- Team leadership
- Project planning
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CPR — American Heart Association
- PADI Open Water Diver
LANGUAGES
English — Native
Marathi — Native
Spanish — Fluent
Timeline
Lead Organizer
TEDxBolingbrook Youth
11.2024 - Current
President
Interact Club
01.2023 - Current
Teen Leadership Chair
DuCAP (Selective Leadership Group)
01.2023 - Current
Student Strategic Planning Representative
Indian Prairie School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
Independent Online Resale Business Owner
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Neuqua Valley High School
AWARDS
Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Silver Congressional Award, Neuqua Honors: Contributions & Service, World Language Department Recognition
LEGAL INTEREST
Interest in law developed after a contractor hired during a family medical emergency accepted payment and declared bankruptcy before completing required work, leaving no practical remedy. Motivated to understand how contracts, consumer protection, and business accountability function in practice.