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Nikhil Kapur

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency, and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Platoon Sergeant

Singapore Armed Forces
10.2021 - 08.2023

Seasoned Platoon Sergeant with extensive experience in the Singapore Armed Forces.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and maintenance of specialized infantry weapons, ensuring operational effectiveness and tactical advantage.
  • Directly led and supervised over 60 recruits, guiding their transition from civilian life to military personnel.
  • Implemented rigorous training programs to develop recruits' skills, discipline, and knowledge of military protocols.
  • Ensured the platoon's readiness for various operations through comprehensive training.

Editor

UWCSEA Minding Your Business Magazine
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Held weekly meetings to discuss economically polemic articles
  • Mentored young writers on applying economic theory to current affairs
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.

Student Council Co-President

UWCSEA
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Represent general student opinion and thought for a student body of over 1000 people
  • Lead and set agendas for all Student Council meetings
  • In charge of Values-in-Action project, where we had to gather 1000+ student input on the school's values and then host a think-tank with the Board of Governors
  • Host weekly meetings with the High School principal to discuss issues
  • Create agendas for student council weekly meetings
  • Point of contact between the school leadership team and student body.
  • Tasked with managing the rest of the council, providing support and advice for other representatives
  • Student representative for the Board of Governors meeting (4-hour meeting every quarter).
  • Managed yearly Student Council election

PowerApp Hackathon, Leading Director

10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organizing and executing a virtual hackathon for 50 High School students to promote low-code platforms
  • Encouraging youth in Singapore to build AI applications on low-code platforms
  • Emphasis on the use of Microsoft AI platforms to promote the ingenuity of PowerApps
  • Improved participant engagement by facilitating team-building activities and icebreakers.
  • Acted as a liaison between participants and mentors, ensuring effective communication and support.
  • Facilitated post-event feedback collection, helping improve future iterations of the Hackathon series.

Intern

Chronos
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Studying operational ethics, math, and code to develop product-fit analysis, competitive intelligence write-ups
  • Strategizing launch plans in Singapore

Model United Nations Delegate

THIMUN Hague Conference
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Enhanced delegates' understanding of global issues by conducting comprehensive research and sharing findings during committee sessions.
  • Single-handed gathered members of the General Assembly, submitted - on their behalf - a resolution on funding of terrorist organizations to 200 delegates
  • Strengthened negotiation skills by actively participating in debates, drafting resolutions, and seeking consensus among diverse groups of representatives.
  • Collaborated with fellow delegates to draft resolutions addressing complex international problems, leading to successful adoption by relevant committees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Math

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2027

Minor in Artificial Intelligence Applications

University of Southern California
05.2027

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Resource Management
  • Team Building
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Platoon Sergeant

Singapore Armed Forces
10.2021 - 08.2023

PowerApp Hackathon, Leading Director

10.2020 - 12.2020

Editor

UWCSEA Minding Your Business Magazine
08.2020 - 05.2021

Intern

Chronos
05.2020 - 08.2020

Student Council Co-President

UWCSEA
01.2020 - 05.2021

Model United Nations Delegate

THIMUN Hague Conference
11.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Math

University of Southern California

Minor in Artificial Intelligence Applications

University of Southern California
Nikhil Kapur