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Ittai Saadia

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Energetic and hardworking with a history of promoting positivity and program engagement. Work effectively within teams through communication and collaboration, to develop creative ideas and solutions to complex issues. Passionate about learning and diversifying skills through work. Aspire to be a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Minor in Computer Science.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Hokies for Israel Club at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Organized special projects such as club events while keeping in mind advertising strategies.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding club-wide initiatives.

Research Assistant

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.

Fellow

American Sephardi Federation
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Learning valuable information about the difference aspects of Sephardi/Mizrachi Judaism
  • Gaining insight about leading communities
  • Planning meaningful events corresponding to the knowledge gained from weekly meetings

Student Residential Advisor

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.

General Merchandise Clerk

Target
Fairfax, VA
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Kept sales floor attractive and customer-ready by regularly recovering departments with fronted, organized and well-stocked merchandise.
  • Maintained organized back storage room to support efficient restocking.
  • Helped customers locate products and processed special orders for customers seeking out-of-stock items.

Youth Group Ambassador

CTeen
Fairfax, VA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Attend public livestreams with coworkers to promote the CTeen Summer Program and communicate with teens interested in joining.
  • Maintain professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.

Hebrew School Assistant Teacher

Olam Tikvah
Fairfax, VA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintained quiet, safe classroom to enable students to learn in conducive environment.
  • Observed fellow educators in classroom to learn new teaching techniques.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Hebrew School Teacher

Chabad Lubavitch Of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared curriculum and lesson plans to cover required topics and engage student interest.
  • Utilized range of instructional strategies and multimedia approaches to diversify instruction.
  • Provided positive and welcoming experience when collaborating with adults and children.

Youth Group President

Northern Virginia CTeen Chapter
Fairfax, VA
08.2021 - 06.2022

CTeen is an international Jewish youth group that empowers teens to cultivate a strong sense of mission and Jewish pride through engaging discussions, community service work, etc.

  • Communicate with teen participants to plan appealing future events.
  • Instruct and mentor youth between grades 8 and 12.
  • Strategize the chapter's financing and stability with the program director.
  • Coordinate event set-ups and manage event volunteers.

Cashier and General Store Clerk

Giant Food
Fairfax, VA
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Prioritized and resolved concerns such as pricing problems, damaged products and special order requests.

Camp Counselor

Chabad Lubavitcher Of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Instructed and informed campers and counselors on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to fellow counselors.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.

Education

Oakton High School
Vienna, VA

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Dependability
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Following directions
  • Managing Routines
  • Maintaining safe environment
  • Communication/Cooperation

Timeline

Research Assistant

Virginia Tech
11.2023 - Current

Fellow

American Sephardi Federation
10.2023 - Current

Vice President

Hokies for Israel Club at Virginia Tech
08.2023 - Current

Student Residential Advisor

Virginia Tech
08.2023 - Current

General Merchandise Clerk

Target
06.2023 - 07.2023

Youth Group Ambassador

CTeen
01.2022 - 06.2022

Hebrew School Assistant Teacher

Olam Tikvah
01.2022 - 06.2022

Hebrew School Teacher

Chabad Lubavitch Of Northern Virginia
09.2021 - 06.2022

Youth Group President

Northern Virginia CTeen Chapter
08.2021 - 06.2022

Cashier and General Store Clerk

Giant Food
07.2020 - 06.2021

Camp Counselor

Chabad Lubavitcher Of Northern Virginia
06.2018 - 08.2019

Oakton High School

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

Virginia Tech
Ittai Saadia