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Samson P Sondi

Samson P Sondi

Tooele,UT

Summary

  • Dedicated researcher finds fulfilling at conducting mixed-methods studies to support the Church's mission and Purpose.
  • Skilled in research design, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Recognized by the Church History Department for an award-winning BYU Hawaii senior-year paper on the Church in India.
  • Experienced in conducting oral histories and cataloging, contributing to the preservation of Church history.
  • Committed to utilizing academic knowledge and professional expertise to advance the Church's evaluation research goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Church History Intern

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2023 - Current
  • Identified, Scheduled, and Conducted Oral History Interviews on Church History with individuals residing outside the United States.
  • Utilized the Webcat system to catalog interviews, ensuring accessibility to the public.
  • Researched various Church History topics and provided assistance to the Supervisor in organizing data.

Student Administrative Assistant

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
La'ie, HI
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained contact with students through phone calls and email.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships between students, and professors.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques with canvas system.

Research Student

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
La'ie, HI
06.2022 - 06.2023

Assisted professors in conducting research on various Church history topics, compiling findings into comprehensive reports.

Collaborated closely with John W. Welch during his missionary service at BYU Hawaii, receiving valuable guidance and support for my research paper on the Church in India.

Applied ethnography skills acquired in anthropology to enrich the depth and interest of my research.

Restaurant Server

Polynesian Cultural Center, PCC
La'ie, HI
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Collaborated closely with colleagues to meet customer needs.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Church Missionary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Met and built relationships with local leaders to boost integration in community and goal achievement.
  • Educated targeted groups on important skills for everyday living, community growth and faithful membership building.
  • Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
  • Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.

Marketing Executive

MFC
Visakhaptanam, AP
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Prepared detailed marketing forecasts on daily, weekly and quarterly basis.
  • Maximized outreach by implementing marketing strategies to grow customer base.
  • Developed and implemented digital marketing plans to incorporate SEO, social media platforms and video campaigns.
  • Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

Eastern University
Wayne, PA
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Sustainability

Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Business in HR

Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI
06-2023

Skills

  • Research Design
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Conducting Interviews and Cataloging
  • Microsoft Office
  • Cultural Relativistic
  • Team Management

Languages

English
Professional
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
HINDI
Professional

Accomplishments

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints

  • Taught, trained, and supervised groups of 20-30 missionaries, fostering teamwork and effective communication. Engaged in weekly interactions with over 100 individuals, delivering educational and inspirational teachings.
  • Received the Church History Award from Director Keith Erickson for outstanding paper on "Tracts to Temples: Church in India."
  • Conducted ethnography interviews for Anthropology courses and personal portfolio showcased in my blog, demonstrating a commitment to diverse research methodologies.

Timeline

Church History Intern

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
06.2023 - Current

Student Administrative Assistant

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
08.2022 - 06.2023

Research Student

Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
06.2022 - 06.2023

Restaurant Server

Polynesian Cultural Center, PCC
08.2020 - 01.2021

Church Missionary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
06.2016 - 06.2018

Marketing Executive

MFC
02.2015 - 03.2016

Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

Eastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Sustainability

Brigham Young University - Hawaii

Associate of Arts - Business in HR

Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Samson P Sondi