Naiya Patel-Kapka
Jackson Heights
Summary
Skilled team leader as Editor in Chief of The Grape, well versed in archival research from experience as a research assistant at the Oberlin Heritage Center. Pursuing a B.A. in Art History and Comparative Literature. Flexible, outgoing, and hard working.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor in Chief
The Grape
01.2025 - Current
- During the academic year I work as the Editor in Chief of Oberlin’s alternative student newspaper, The Grape.
- Besides organizing the production of each issue and working through financial aspects, I usually write 2 or 3 articles per issue for the satire section, or the arts and culture section.
Research Assistant
Oberlin Heritage Center
Oberlin
01.2023 - Current
- During the school year I work as an intern at the Oberlin Heritage Center, a historical society and museum in Oberlin, OH.
- I help sort historical artifacts, as well as search databases for information about topics I was assigned to. I also learned a tour of the historical buildings to give to visitors.
- This job has taught me archival skills, as well as how to be thorough in my research and processes. I also learn a lot of communication skills each time I give a tour.
Barista
Paris Baguette
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared complex beverages, memorized all pastry selections, and operated the registers using Toast platforms.
- This job taught me how to solve problems quickly during busy shifts, and how to interact with a wide range of customers.
Staff Writer
The Grape
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Before being elected EIC, I was a staff writer at The Grape.
- I wrote 2-4 articles per issue of the paper and helped organize staff events.
Background Actor
01.2024 - 08.2024
- During the summer months of 2024, I was a background actor on multiple TV shows and films (Law and Order SVU, Venom, You, Blue Bloods, Orwell).
- I learned how to get along with many types of people, and how to receive instructions well.
Babysitting
01.2018 - 01.2024
- I’ve worked for four families and babysat their children.
- I would pick the kids up from school, help them with homework, and look after them until the parents got home.
- It taught me how to be extremely responsible, and always on time.
Private Tutoring
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Tutored peers in subjects of English, Algebra, and History.
- It taught me to be reliable and patient.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Comparative Literature
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH05-2027
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Queens, NY06-2023
Parsons Paris
08-2022
PNCA
Portland, OR08-2018
Skills
- Research and archival skills
- Customer service
- Graphic design
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Social media content creation
- Flexible and punctual
- Creative writing
- Content editing
- Public speaking
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Google workspaces, AirTable
- Translation Skills
- Art analysis
- Organization and time management
Awards
- Scholastic Art awards, Honorable Mention, 2020
- Scholastic Art awards, Honorable Mention, 2022
Summer Art Programs
- Parsons Paris, 2022
- PNCA, 2012-2018
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Barista
Paris Baguette
05.2025 - 08.2025
Editor in Chief
The Grape
01.2025 - Current
Staff Writer
The Grape
01.2024 - 01.2025
Background Actor
01.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Oberlin Heritage Center
01.2023 - Current
Private Tutoring
01.2021 - 12.2021
Babysitting
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Comparative Literature
Oberlin College
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Parsons Paris
PNCA