Medha Valluri
Edison
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with proven expertise in project management and event coordination at Deep Treble, Rutgers. Successfully orchestrated large-scale events and cultivated a vibrant alumni network. Adept at problem-solving and fostering community engagement, leveraging strong communication skills to drive impactful initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Chair
Deep Treble, Rutgers
New Brunswick
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated a formal of 200+ people, including finding venue, food, drinks, etc.
- Run our Facebook account as well as correspond with email and social media account to maintain extensive alumni network
- Coordinated Welcome Week, 6 days of events back-to-back successfully two years in a row
Substitute Guide
Guidepost Montessori
Kendall Park
06.2024 - Current
- Worked as a substitute guide at Montessori Preschools all around the tristate area for 3 years
- Was in classrooms from ages 3 months to 6 years
- Was acting assistant/lead guide for months at a time when others were absent, including creating lesson plans and schedules for classrooms of 22+ children.
Photographer
Self-employeed
Edison
09.2023 - Current
- Self taught how to use a camera; have completed 15+ photoshoots
- Managed photo shoots, including equipment setup and lighting adjustments.
- Developed creative concepts for marketing campaigns and social media content.
- Pictures are recorded on @medsfotos on Instagram (130+ followers)
- Multiple photoshoots (graduation, couple, engagement, club photos)
- Worked with industry-grade recording equipment and have edited videos for weddings, conferences, etc.
- Ran social media for a political activism account (20k+ views on reels)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2027
High School -
JP Stevens High School
Edison, NJ06-2023
Skills
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Peer mediation
- Multicultural competence
- Crisis management
- Community building
- Mental health awareness
- Student leadership
- Residential support
Activities
- Philosophy Blog, Self-Run, A blog dedicated to addressing real-life issues in the form of well-written hypothetical situations., 09/01/20, Present
- Photography Business, Self-Run, a business dedicated to capturing real joy authentically amongst my friends and family
- APPEAL Club - member of club dedicated to grappling with real life issues, discussions every week (2024)
- Indian Classical Vocal & Violin, Has been competitively singing for 12+ years, playing violin for 9+ years., 01/01/10, Present
Websites
Timeline
Communications Chair
Deep Treble, Rutgers
12.2024 - Current
Substitute Guide
Guidepost Montessori
06.2024 - Current
Photographer
Self-employeed
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Cognitive Science
Rutgers University
High School -
JP Stevens High School