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Rohith Saju

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Motivating department head offering several years of team building and leadership experience. Coaching and supporting interns to achieve success and meet company goals. Skilled at performance management and succession planning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Head

DMS Solutions
Simi Valley , CA
2023.08 - 2024.06
  • Started as an intern for the student-run company DMS (Design, Make, Sell) Solutions at Santa Susana High School in January 2023.
  • Promoted to department head in August 2023.
  • Managed 8 interns, overseeing the production of 30-50 monthly orders (apparel, furniture, jewelry)
  • Skilled in a range of machinery from CNC (Computer Numerical Control) mills to laser cutters.
  • Sought external resources to support the company's growth and encourage innovation for new product designs.
  • Visited elementary and middle schools to secure apparel orders for events like Jr Olympics.

Co-Founder

Monte Vista Independent Learning Academy
Simi Valley , CA
2023.06 - 2024.06
  • Co-founded the Innovation Engineering Lab at Monte Vista Independent Learning Academy.
  • Set up a lab on campus equipped with 3D printers, a laser cutter, robotics kits, a soldering station, etc.
  • Taught around 15 students at the lab every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. from August 2023 to June 2024
  • Emphasized communication, outreach, and accommodating student interests, such as aerospace and drones.
  • Organized outreach via posters, email lists, Back to School Night, and the Remind app to gain attention and increase student enrollment
  • The lab was a significant addition to the school, filling a gap in engineering and robotics education, open to all grade levels.

Assistant Manager

SEWA Food Pantry
Simi Valley , CA
2021.07 - 2023.07
  • SEWA Food Pantry helps provide meals to the needy families in Simi Valley four days a week
  • Volunteered for a year and a half before being tasked with Assistant Manager
  • Oversaw the grocery-like store for 2 months while owners were out of town
  • Led team of 4-8 people serving up to 75 families each day.
  • Delegated tasks and decided what to serve based on inventory
  • Organized storerooms: fridge stocking, box loadings, pallet moving
  • Tracked USDA approved items in special storage. Assembled quick to-go bags
  • Currently support the SEWA cause as a volunteer

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Susana High School
Simi Valley, CA
2024-06

Skills

  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Retail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer Engagement
  • Order Processing
  • Supply and inventory management
  • Department leadership
  • Flexible Schedule

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Department Head

DMS Solutions
2023.08 - 2024.06

Co-Founder

Monte Vista Independent Learning Academy
2023.06 - 2024.06

Assistant Manager

SEWA Food Pantry
2021.07 - 2023.07

High School Diploma -

Santa Susana High School
Rohith Saju