Sai Akshitha Yarlagadda
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented graduate student at the University at Buffalo with strong leadership, marketing, and student engagement experience. Former college club board member with proven ability to organize large-scale events for 200+ members, manage logistics, and lead teams effectively. Passionate about international education, digital marketing, and creating engaging content that supports student recruitment and enrollment growth. Strong communicator with a public-service mindset and cross-cultural adaptability.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
New Horizon College Of Engineering
Bengaluru,India
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and executed student engagement programs, competitions, and campus-wide events serving 200+ members.
- Coordinated logistics including venue management, scheduling, budgeting, and volunteer supervision.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure smooth event execution.
- Developed promotional strategies using social media platforms to increase student participation.
- Hosted events and served as primary point of contact for participants, demonstrating strong public-speaking skills.
- Collaborated with faculty and administrative departments to secure approvals and resources.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks while balancing academic responsibilities.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
Univeristy At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-2028
Bachelors's in Engineering - Computer Science And Engineeering
New Horizon College of Engineering
Bengaluru,India05-2025
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Nonprofit experience
- Leadership experience
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Email communication and campaign drafting
Timeline
Volunteer
New Horizon College Of Engineering
01.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
Univeristy At Buffalo
Bachelors's in Engineering - Computer Science And Engineeering
New Horizon College of Engineering
WORK AVAILABILITY
- Available 20 hours per week during academic year.
- Flexible schedule; willing to work occasional evenings/weekends as required.
- Available for in-person work on campus.