Practice ConnEx is a professional practice experience where we learn about the firm's projects, receive feedback on our work samples and meet design staff.
Founder and Owner
Yogi's Sweet Treats
06.2020 - Current
As a home-baker, I take orders and bake cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts for events
Put up bake sales at the Boston Commons, Public Garden, and my apartment building to spread awareness and promote the business
Opened social media accounts like a Facebook page and an Instagram page (Fusion.Flavorz) to promote the business and to keep people updated
Budget weekly expenses for the business and manage the profit and loss accounts for the business
Did primary and secondary research in order to plan out and come up with the prices for different products
Created a website for the business (yogissweetreats.com)
Developed social and business skills through my work
Designed the logo and flyers for the company/business using Photoshop and In Design.
Gateway Project
Boston Architectural College
09.2023 - 12.2023
As a team, we successfully redesigned and renovated Higginson-Lewis School in Boston
Designed a website for the Gateway Office
Roxbury Way Gateway Project
Boston Architectural College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Worked on a gateway project that focused on the importance of education, housing, transport, and accessibility in the Roxbury Way area
Contributed to the team as documentation leader for the project.
Orientation Leader
Boston Architectural College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Worked as an orientation leader
Helped and guided the new students as they started their journey at the BAC
As orientation leader, my role was to communicate with students and help organize events throughout the semester.
Kondakal High School Design Project
Indus International School Hyderabad
01.2017 - 01.2019
As a team, we successfully raised funds through sports events and fun days to install machines that made Eco-friendly Areca leaf tableware
The main goal of this project was to create jobs for women in a village located in Hyderabad
We designed and built a computer lab, kitchen, library, and classrooms for the students.
Assistant Teacher
Ujima Foundation
07.2018 - 08.2018
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students
Instructed students on a variety of skills, including public speaking, using computers, and communication
Delivered lessons on how to use PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and search engines
Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes, and career advancement which allowed them to go to nearby cities and towns to find jobs.
Visual Art Teacher
Kisumu Junior Academy Kisumu
01.2018 - 07.2018
Worked with students from 5th to 7th grade and guided them through different art styles like pencil sketching, painting, drawing, and art & crafts
Implemented thematic lesson plans and organized small competitions within class
Assigned art projects, assessed student work and provided constructive feedback
Taught a creative combination of basic drawing skills to landscapes and portraits.
Optician Assistant
Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
01.2015 - 01.2017
Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims, and collected balances from customers
Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping
Assisted clients with selecting optimal frames to meet preferences
Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear, and care for eyeglasses.