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Kavya Sriram

Centreville,VA

Summary

Proactive and personable candidate with customer service experience, teaching abilities, and strong work ethic. Interested in potentially working in the field of International Relations and Human Rights Law. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Known for providing best-in-class customer service and communications in a variety of businesses.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engine Oil Licensing System - Program Assistant

American Petroleum Institue
Washington , DC
2023.04 - Current
  • Provided technical assistance to program participants by responding to inquiries via phone or email.
  • Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures while administering programs.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to provide updates on individual projects and assist colleagues with any issues they may have encountered during their work.

External Mobilization Intern

American Petroleum Institute
Washington , DC
2023.01 - 2023.04
  • Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
  • Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns.
  • Established or maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer or public interest groups.

Server/Bartender

Glory Days Grill
Centreville , VA
2021.06 - Current

· Part time seasonal employment, full time summer employment

· Assigned patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation

· Received reward for being most helpful throughout the restaurant

· Performed tasks such as cleaning the restaurant, serving customers, prepping food, and using a cash register as well as a POS system

· Effectively listened to, understood and clarified guest concerns and issues

Counselor

Headfirst Summer Camp
Vienna , VA
2021.06 - 2021.07

· Lead and monitor 15+ children ages 5-13 in various sports related and team building activities/exercises

· Implemented a 4 step conflict de-escalation/resolution tactic within the camp between campers that reduced issues within the camp setting by 15%

· Maintained a positive and friendly environment for children

· Gained knowledge and experience with childcare and environmental studies

Facility Operations Attendant

Cary Street Gym
Richmond , VA
2020.06 - 2020.12
  • Organized and reorganized itinerary according to the date, weather, clients, and the situation of attractions
  • Greeted and assisted customers with booking reservations and answering any additional questions both in person and over the phone
  • Scheduled, trained, and oversaw employees in day to day operations.

Dance Instructor

Virginia School of Bhangra
Richmond , VA
2018.12 - 2020.03
  • Efficiently designing and planning dance curriculum for students of all levels, teaching students different styles of dance by demonstrating in front of the students
  • Monitoring the moves of the students and rectifying their mistakes, organizing activities, accompanying students for participating in dance shows or events; and guiding them to become a versatile dancer
  • Worked with children ages 4-14

Cashier

Cascades Pet Depot
Sterling , VA
2017.06 - 2018.01

· Built customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback

· Operate cash register, process customer payments and bag customer purchases.

· Assisted in stocking shelves in a timely manner to ensure quality of products.

· Assistance in Veterinary Wing of store (Administrative work)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
2022-07

Skills

  • Workplace Readiness Certification
  • American Red Cross- CPR Certification
  • Virginia Financial Literacy Certification
  • Policy Memo Writing Workshop Certification
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Microsoft Office

Affiliations

Team Manager/Social Media Chair-VCU Hasdi Jawani*

March 2019 - Present

  • VCU Hasdi Jawani is a student-run competitive Bhangra team that performs across the country.

Vice President - VCU Golden Rams*

May 2019 - Present

  • VCU Golden Rams is a Mental Health oriented club who's mission is to spread Mental Health Awareness to the VCU campus and surrounding community.

Hospitality Chair-River City Raas Competition *

December 2018 - March 2019

*River City Raas is an annual national dance competition held in Richmond, VA

Certification

  • Workplace Readiness Certification
  • American Red Cross- CPR Certification
  • Virginia Financial Literacy Certification, Policy Memo Writing Workshop Certification

Languages

Fluent in English, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

Volunteer Work

Chinmaya Mission 

Chinmaya Mission is a South Asian Hindu organization with the purpose of educating the youth in the Hindu community about religion. 

  • Logged over 700 hours of volunteering at Chinmaya Mission Summer camp from 2014- 2017
  • Worked with children teaching them the Tamil language for over 200 hours from Sep 2017- May 2018

Fairfax County Police Explorer Program 

  • Participated in the Fairfax County Explorer Program's multiple volunteer events from 2014- 2018 such as Special Olympics events, Polar Plunge, and Community Safety briefings

Timeline

Engine Oil Licensing System - Program Assistant

American Petroleum Institue
2023.04 - Current

External Mobilization Intern

American Petroleum Institute
2023.01 - 2023.04

Server/Bartender

Glory Days Grill
2021.06 - Current

Counselor

Headfirst Summer Camp
2021.06 - 2021.07

Facility Operations Attendant

Cary Street Gym
2020.06 - 2020.12

Dance Instructor

Virginia School of Bhangra
2018.12 - 2020.03

Cashier

Cascades Pet Depot
2017.06 - 2018.01

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Workplace Readiness Certification
  • American Red Cross- CPR Certification
  • Virginia Financial Literacy Certification, Policy Memo Writing Workshop Certification
Kavya Sriram