Ridheev "Ricky" Songa
Somerset
Summary
Motivated and disciplined student with experience in sales, teaching, and community service. I’ve improved business performance, mentored young students, and led teams through school and volunteer programs. I bring strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to delivering great results in any role. My Goal is to perform at the best of my ability in whichever Workfield I am placed into
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Instructed 20+ students (ages 6-15) in music theory, technique, and performance across various instruments such as cello, guitar, bass, piano, violin, etc.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to enhance student engagement and motivation..
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for skill improvement.
- Offered affordable rates, with free lessons for kids in Need.
Volunteer
High School
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Volunteer Clothing Drive (Project Graduation) : Worked in 3 annual clothing drives supporting families affected by conflict in the Middle East
• Collected and organized 500+ donated items with student volunteers
• Coordinated logistics, drop-off, and outreach to maximize community impact - Volunteer Mentor/Coach for Unified Bowling : Mentored 5+ athletes with disabilities, providing 1-on-1 support during practices
• Dedicated 20+ hours per season and helped lead the team to state finals
• Assisted coaches in organizing matches and promoting inclusion in school athletics - JROTC Volunteer Leader : Completed 50+ hours of community service as a Cadet Private to First Lieutenant
• Assisted in local events, school programs, and veteran-support initiatives
Marketing & Sales Intern and Cashier
Sankranthi Restaurant
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote services.
- Conducted market research to identify customer preferences and trends.
- Supported social media campaigns by creating engaging content, photos and graphics.
- Increased revenue by 10%+ with special food deals.
- Served 50+ customers during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Somerset, NJ05-2029
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Pre Law)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2029
Skills
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Instruction and Teaching
- Communication & Customer Service
- Discipline & Reliability
- Multilingual (3 Languages)
- Sales & Marketing Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Rock Climbing
- Martial Arts
- Gym Workouts
- Team Sports
- Road Trips
- Food Photography
- App Development
Timeline
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
High School
09.2022 - 06.2025
Marketing & Sales Intern and Cashier
Sankranthi Restaurant
06.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Pre Law)
Rutgers University