Keilani Talma
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated, dedicated student athlete with a solution focused attitude to life who is interested in gaining professional experience.
Interests include people, the relationships we foster among one another and the connections we have with nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Entrepreneur
Personal Business Venture
New York
05.2019 - Current
- Create commissioned art, paintings, graphic design, and large-scale murals for private and commercial clients.
- Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
Resident Advisor
Sarah Lawrence College
New York
12.2023 - Current
- Address student concerns regarding residence hall policies, procedures, or other issues.
- Plan and implement campus events, programs, and activities.
- Provide support and guidance to residents in order to help them adjust to college life.
Community Outreach
Organizer
Bridgetown Barbados
06.2020 - Current
- Organized a program that collects and packages books and
clothes for underprivileged children.
Research Scholar
UNHCR Office
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Studied the dynamics of migrant workers from Indonesia, Thailand, India, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in Malaysia.
- Examined the informal strategies migrants use to secure housing, employment, and community support.
- Focused on practices of place-making and community building among migrant communities in Malaysia.
Lifeguard
Sarah Lawrence College Athletics
New York
08.2022 - Current
- Manage pool operations.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons at all times.
Volunteer
Fuller Center For Housing
Chappaqua & Mamaroneck, NY
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted with the renovation of a 2000-year-old former Quaker meeting
house which will house 2 families in need.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Design
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Harrison College
Bridgetown, Barbados06-2022
Skills
- Concept Development
- Environmental design
- Design implementation
- Design Research
- QGIS skills
- Clear Communication
- Organization skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Affiliations
- Member of Sarah Lawrence College Women’s Swim & Dive
- Member of the Student of Color Alliance (SOCA)
- Avid kitesurfer
Accomplishments
- William Randolph Hearst Scholar (2024)
- Kay Heringman Chernush '66 Endowed Scholar (2024)
- 2023 Newcomer of the Year
- 2023 Skyline Championship Rookie of the Year
Timeline
Research Scholar
UNHCR Office
04.2024 - 05.2024
Resident Advisor
Sarah Lawrence College
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Fuller Center For Housing
03.2023 - 04.2023
Lifeguard
Sarah Lawrence College Athletics
08.2022 - Current
Community Outreach
Organizer
06.2020 - Current
Creative Entrepreneur
Personal Business Venture
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Design
Sarah Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Harrison College