Sriniketh Velagapudi
Andover,MA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Destination Imagination Service Learning Challenge
09.2016 - Current
- Creative problem-solving STEAM competition with w/Regional, State, and International levels
- Achieved 1st Place at 2021 Global Finals with Service Learning Challenge; achieved 6th place at 2022 Global Finals; awarded multiple special awards.
- Spearheaded a 4-year campaign to raise awareness for endangered species in Andover - www.andoveranimaladvocates.com
- Advocated in statewide campaign to name Blue Spotted Salamander as State Amphibian of MA and delivered testimony before SARO committee in MA State Legislature
- Managed new team of 1st grade students during 2022-2023 season
Boy Scout Leader, Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts Of America, Troop 76 Andover
09.2015 - Current
- Attained rank of Eagle Scout with completion of community garden restoration project; earned 48+ merit badges; awarded BSA World Conservation Award
- Manage troop communications as Scribe; wrote and published monthly articles.
- Serve as Troop Guide and Den Chief to over 30+ new scouts, teaching essential scout skills
Captain, Varsity Rower, Boathouse Volunteer
Greater Lawrence Rowing
08.2021 - Current
- Train year-round & compete at 10+ regional regattas: Head of the Charles, Head of the Fish, New England Championships, etc.
- Volunteer middle school rowing coach
Shelter Volunteer; Food Transportation Coordinator
Sankara Health Teens
04.2020 - Current
- Prepare and deliver biweekly, homemade meals for 100+ people for Lowell Transitional Living Center
- Coordinate meal collection and transportation logistics for 20+ volunteers
Student Government Representative
Class Board, Student Government Association
09.2020 - Current
- Voice student concerns to school and town administration
- Coordinated town-wide drives including Holiday Toy Drive, Book Drive, and Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Organized annual events (ex. Prom, Spirit Week)
Bala Vihar Teacher; Ukraine Fundraising Organizer
Chinmaya Mission Boston
09.2014 - Current
- Mobilized temple community in packaging of 20K+ meals sent to Ukraine
- Teach ~40 students weekly key Hindu virtues which I apply to my daily life
Camp Counselor
Camp Invention, National Inventors Hall Of Fame
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Volunteer camp counselor for 2 weeks/yr for 6 years
- Annually instructed 100+ kids STEM concepts through creative mediums (ex. art, structure building, electronics)
Education
Andover High School
Andover, MA06.2024
Profile
Motivated high school senior with a passion for environmental advocacy and policy. Have demonstrated high-quality collaborative and creative skills through longstanding leadership experience. Experienced in work related to conservation, policy, and public relations. Persistent in pursuing goals to completion.
Work Experience
Chief Center Assistant, Kumon Andover 06/2019 - Current
- Supervise 11 employees & 100 students ages 3-18+ alongside head instructor
- Analyze student performance data through spreadsheet software
Assistant Conservation Agent, Andover Conservation Department 06/2023 - 09/2023
- Applied for and received a $50,000+ grant for the town from MA government for studying the removal of a local dam
- Worked with the Andover Fire Dept. to replace damaged trash collection barriers on the Merrimack River
- Utilized trail camera to collect data on local wildlife species
- Led invasive plant and vine removal team-building excursion for Pfizer employees
Legislative Intern, Social Media Lead, Office Of Rep. Tram Nguyen 05/2022 - 09/2022
- Engaged with 100+ constituents one on one to address inquiries about the representative's policy stances
- Generated daily social media publications
- Conducted comprehensive research on environmental advocacy in Massachusetts, culminating in a final presentation
Awards/Honors
- Massachusetts Youth Environmental Service Award 2022 - Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions
- Destination Imagination Global Finals - 1st Place 2021; 6th Place 2022
- 2x Da Vinci and 4x Renaissance Awards - Destination Imagination; Awarded at regional, state and international levels
- Andover Youth Climate Summit Art Award 2022 - Town of Andover
- Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America
- BSA World Conservation Award - Boy Scouts of America
- AP Scholar
- 2021 High School Quiz Show Qualifying Round
- 2022 Underclassman Award for Excellence in UX Design
Timeline
Captain, Varsity Rower, Boathouse Volunteer
Greater Lawrence Rowing
08.2021 - Current
Student Government Representative
Class Board, Student Government Association
09.2020 - Current
Shelter Volunteer; Food Transportation Coordinator
Sankara Health Teens
04.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Destination Imagination Service Learning Challenge
09.2016 - Current
Boy Scout Leader, Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts Of America, Troop 76 Andover
09.2015 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp Invention, National Inventors Hall Of Fame
07.2015 - 07.2023
Bala Vihar Teacher; Ukraine Fundraising Organizer
Chinmaya Mission Boston
09.2014 - Current
Andover High School
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