Kheerthan Thandu
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in fostering teamwork and collaboration. Proven ability to enhance community engagement and drive strategic initiatives, leading to successful cricket programs and educational workshops.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Policy Debate Captain
McNeil High School Debate Team
Round Rock, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Lead McNeil’s first-ever CX/Policy debate program, establishing consistent practice culture earning 4 TFA State qualifiers also mentoring 15+ novice debaters winning 2 novice tournaments + finalizing in a varsity tournament
- Qualified to TFA State (12 points); compete on one of the nation’s most competitive circuits in ATX alongside nationally ranked programs (Westwood, LASA, Greenhill)
- Qualified to NSDA Nationals
- Coordinated logistics for 300-student debate tournament at our school alongside coaching staff
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Facilitated discussions on hypothetical legislative implementations and complex philosophical concepts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Secreteriat Member - Chair Development
SICMUN (Student International Conference)
Austin, TX
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Led planning and execution of annual international conference, enhancing participant engagement and experience.
- Facilitated training workshops for delegates on international diplomacy and negotiation skills, improving overall conference effectiveness.
- Train and evaluate 50+ chairs for 600-delegate international Model UN conference; design weekly curriculum, conduct mid-term/final evaluations, and assign committee placements based on performance
- Previously served as SICMUN Chair (2024-2025), facilitating middle school committee and delivering real-time feedback to delegates
Texas Scholastic Cricket Board
Marketing Manager
Austin, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Appointed to first scholastic cricket board (11 out of 74 applicants) in United States, facilitating collaboration with over 60 universities to develop high school cricket infrastructure and enhance its legitimacy.
- Partnered with National College Cricket Association (NCCA) to develop innovative marketing strategies.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to launch premier state tournament for over 15 high school teams in Texas, achieving full funding and utilizing internationally recognized grounds in Prairie View, TX.
Regional Austin Admin
USAHC Cricket
Austin, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Contributed to effective management and regulation of cricket activities within Austin.
- Spearheaded collaboration with Dallas to establish inaugural Texas Scholastic Cricket Board in the nation.
- Appointed to a 7-member board after rigorous selection from 36 applicants, underscoring commitment to governance and collaboration.
Co-Founder & Captain
McNeil High School Cricket Club
Round Rock, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Established club operations, fostering community engagement through cricket initiatives.
- Oversaw strategic gameplay and team dynamics, resulting in two consecutive unbeaten seasons with a perfect win record.
- Managed logistics coordination for matches across 10+ district schools, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Oversaw recruitment processes, successfully expanding team membership from 10 to 40 in 1 year upon assuming captaincy.
Chief Operating Officer
Florence Cricket
Florence, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded operational strategies to enhance efficiency across all departments.
- Scouted and developed cricket ground infrastructure (boundaries, tents, field markings) targeting underserved youth market
- Manage Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp channels to promote youth cricket facility and leagues; attracted 200+ youth players nationwide to compete in AMLCA national tournament across all age categories
Co-Founder
ATX Sports Academy (NPO)
Austin, TX
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Co-founded and directed nonprofit cricket organization to promote the sport and engage 450+ registered players in Austin.
- Engaged with City of Cedar Park officials to ensure field availability and streamline league operations.
- Assisted in creating marketing campaigns through Facebook posters and website content to attract players from Houston and San Antonio for weekend leagues. Supported efforts to secure external sponsorships to enhance league operations.
Mentor
McNeil Model UN
Round Rock, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored students in public speaking and negotiation techniques to boost confidence during simulations.
- Led mock debates, encouraging active participation and application of diplomatic strategies.
- Managed largest club demographic (freshmen/sophomores); reviewed position papers, provided personalized feedback, and ensured procedural fluency for 30+ underclassmen delegates
- Participated in over eight conferences to acquire insights and knowledge, earning multiple awards that reflect extensive discussions aimed at developing solutions for real-world challenges with fellow delegates across the state.
- Attended over eight conferences to gain insights and knowledge. Contributed as Best Delegate at MUNSA 2026. Recognized as Honorable Delegate at CTMUN 2025. Selected twice to present at UN General Assembly in New York during elementary school.
Digital Marketing Intern
Aquarc
Remote
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Selected for competitive internship promoting student platform offering free SAT resources, extracurricular databases, and high-profile internship access; created short-form content using capcut to drive student engagement
- Facilitated engagement and brand presence by managing corporate social media channels on all platforms.
Marketing & Automation Consultant
CTH LeadForge AI
Austin, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined project workflows, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across departments.
- Leveraged automation tools to effectively create 200+ leads, enhancing sales opportunities.
- Assisted small business clients in creating AI automation funnels and developing websites. Supported lead generation workflows through the use of AI-powered tools.
Math Tutor
Private Tutoring
Austin, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Provided targeted pre-calculus instruction to junior high school student, focusing on adapting to new educational environment having recently migrated from Chile.
- Implemented innovative problem-solving approaches to address diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness and recommended enhancements to optimize educational outcomes.
Volunteer
SSIO (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization)
International
04.2019 - Current
- Facilitated the formation of Austin's first free healthcare clinic, addressing critical healthcare needs in the community.
- Managed logistics for resource allocation in hurricane relief efforts, focusing on delivering support to Louisiana and Texas communities.
- Participated in weekly Sunday sessions focused on morality, service, and spiritual principles. Assisted in fundraising efforts to support impoverished children in India through resource provision.
Math Tutor Lead
Peer2Peer Tutoring
Round Rock, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw Algebra I tutoring team, conducting three 30-minute sessions weekly during flex periods. Coordinated efforts among peer tutors to enhance student learning outcomes. Fostered an environment of collaboration and academic support among team members.
Research Project
UT Austin Professor - Lars Hinrichs
Austin, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Achieved rapid proficiency in R programming language, contributing to successful research project execution. Delivered innovative methodologies that improved data analysis efficiency. Fostered collaboration among the professor to enhance overall project impact.
- Cultivated strong rapport with the professor to enhance academic collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
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High School Diploma -
McNeil High School
Round Rock, TX05-2027
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in delivering presentations
- Skilled in building connections
- Self-motivated
- Effective public speaker
- Goal-oriented
Certification
- HTML Certified
- Microsoft Office Certified
- Autodesk Inventor
- Expert in AI Automation Tools
- Website Developer
- Social Media Marketing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Telegu
Professional Working
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
Texas Scholastic Cricket Board
Marketing Manager
02.2026 - Current
Math Tutor
Private Tutoring
01.2026 - Current
Regional Austin Admin
USAHC Cricket
10.2025 - Current
Research Project
UT Austin Professor - Lars Hinrichs
10.2025 - Current
Policy Debate Captain
McNeil High School Debate Team
08.2025 - Current
Marketing & Automation Consultant
CTH LeadForge AI
08.2025 - Current
Secreteriat Member - Chair Development
SICMUN (Student International Conference)
06.2025 - 02.2026
Digital Marketing Intern
Aquarc
11.2024 - 02.2025
Math Tutor Lead
Peer2Peer Tutoring
08.2024 - 05.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Florence Cricket
05.2024 - Current
Co-Founder & Captain
McNeil High School Cricket Club
08.2023 - Current
Mentor
McNeil Model UN
08.2023 - Current
Co-Founder
ATX Sports Academy (NPO)
02.2022 - 05.2024
Volunteer
SSIO (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization)
04.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
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High School Diploma -
McNeil High School