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Aruzhan Oner

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Education entrepreneur pioneering the ONER Method to help underserved youth in Kazakhstan and beyond find their authentic voice, transform confidence into leadership, and build scalable pathways to thrive as future leaders and innovators.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & CEO

Aruzhan Oner Studios LLC
Los Angeles, California
03.2025 - Current
  • Founded training studio applying the ONER Method for confidence, leadership, and public speaking.
  • Enrolled 77 participants in first 3 months; 6-month programs showed measurable growth in confidence and communication.
  • Generated $17K revenue in first quarter; preparing to expand through partnerships and an exchange initiative for underserved youth from Kazakhstan.

Founder & CEO

HiVisa LLC
Kazakhstan, Almaty
11.2021 - Current
  • Guided 500+ students, with 350+ admitted to U.S. universities across diverse fields (STEM, Arts, Education).
  • Helped secure $3M+ in scholarships, including 120 institutional awards and 45 Bolashak State Scholarships.
  • Scaled from solo founder to a 37-person team, integrating CRM and structured training.
  • Achieved >80% admission success rate; generated $219K in 2024, reinvested to support underserved students.

Acting Teacher

"Alga" Development School
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Taught acting and self-expression to 200+ children (ages 5–15).
  • Guided students who went on to win prizes at city competitions in Almaty.
  • Program fully funded by Kazakhstan’s ARTSPORT government initiative, ensuring free access for underserved children.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Acting For Film

New York Film Academy
Los Angeles, CA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts
Kazakhstan, Almaty
06-2019

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Curriculum Design & Mentorship
  • Impact Measurement & Research
  • Public Speaking & Workshop Facilitation
  • Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Zhylylyk Orphanage Initiative (2018): Designed and taught acting-based workshops for orphans, helping 30 children build confidence and recognize that each voice has value in the world.
  • Education Leaders Masterclass (Almaty, 2022): Led masterclass for 80 professionals from diverse fields, focusing on developing education leadership and empowering participants to share their knowledge globally without fear.
  • Dances With Films Festival (Los Angeles, 2023): Volunteer supporting international film and arts community, assisting with cross-cultural programming and audience engagement.

Accomplishments

  • Student Achievement Recognition (Almaty City Competition, 2021) — mentees won Grand Prix.
  • Selected Arts Awards:
    Best Actress (Arshin Mal Alan, 2019)
    Finalist (X Factor Kazakhstan, 2021)
    “Bye, Boy” (Short Film, 2024) — Lead Actress; screened at Ocean Coast (Portugal), Istanbul Spring Festival, and Lift-Off Global Network (UK)

Languages

  • Kazakh — Native
  • Russian — Native
  • English — Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Founder & CEO

Aruzhan Oner Studios LLC
03.2025 - Current

Founder & CEO

HiVisa LLC
11.2021 - Current

Acting Teacher

"Alga" Development School
01.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Fine Arts - Acting For Film

New York Film Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

T. K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts

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