Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Activities
Certification
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Accomplishments
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Trisha Babji Rao

Palm Beach Gardens,FL

Summary

Communications and media leader with a record of growing audience engagement through social content, event promotion, and visual storytelling. Led student production and debate teams, coached members, and helped deliver high-volume social media results with 150k monthly views. Combined creative execution, organization, and collaboration across broadcast, photography, and outreach work.

Overview

6
6
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Television Production Director

DSOA Today at Dreyfoos School of the Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2025 - Current
  • Direct pre-recorded studio production for the Period 2 broadcast, leading a crew of 8-9 students
  • Edited scripts, video packages, and segments while training in all studio positions, enhancing overall production quality and team versatility
  • Facilitated weekly production meetings to plan segments and assign roles, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among team members
  • Mentored staff to develop production skills and foster teamwork, resulting in improved collaboration and project outcomes.

Part-Time Concierge and Marketing Specialist

Salons by JC
01.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated high-quality customer experiences by assisting clients and salon tenants effectively.
  • Coordinated operations, client tours, and daily administrative tasks to streamline service delivery.
  • Greeted salon suite guests and guided visitors through Salons by JC locations
  • Checked in guests at the front desk to ensure a smooth arrival process. and confirmed appointments at front desk
  • Managed mail, deliveries, and package distribution for suite tenants

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Mensa Gifted Youth Council
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies that increased engagement of high-IQ youth in educational programs.
  • Developed and shared diverse social media content to boost audience interaction and brand visibility.
  • Managed social media outreach and event promotions to enhance member communications among a board totaling four individuals.
  • Pitch creative ideas for events and projects
  • Design flyers, posters, and other offline visuals

Media Photographer

Palm Beach India Association
09.2024 - Current
  • Captured Palm Beach India Association cultural events and community programs.
  • Coordinate with event organizers to ensure comprehensive photo documentation.
  • Enhanced media coverage through professional editing and visual storytelling.
  • Edited photos for clarity and visual appeal using advanced editing software. using Adobe Lightroom and other software applications.
  • Selected strong images for newsletters, promotions, and public relations.

Co-Director

Palm Beach Independent Debate Team
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
08.2024 - Current
  • Co-lead a 20-member independent team through 30 total competitions, including 24 national-circuit tournaments such as Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, and the University of Michigan
  • Developed novice Congress training curriculum; coached members on speech writing, research, and presiding to enhance their competitive readiness.
  • Co-managed registrations and logistics for in-person and online events across multiple states, ensuring seamless execution and participant engagement.
  • Planned and executed debate drills aligned with tournament rules, formats, and speech timing guidelines to improve participants' performance.

Photo Staffer (10-11), Social Media Editor (12)

The Muse, Dreyfoos School of the Arts
05.2024 - Current

Photo Staffer

  • Captured professional photography for news articles and school publications, enhancing visual storytelling.
  • Capture high-quality images for local school and community events, performances, and news stories.
  • Collaborate with editorial teams to align visuals with the publication's messaging.

Social Media Editor

  • Scheduled and published 3 to 4 posts weekly across various platforms, maintaining consistent engagement.
  • Reached 150k views/month for 8 months
  • Monitored analytics to measure effectiveness of campaigns and adjust accordingly.

Secretary (10), VP(11), Co-President (12)

Dreyfoos School of the Arts Slam Poetry
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.2023 - Current

President

  • Led the organization as president, overseeing all team activities and initiatives.
  • Set the team's direction for the year and plan showcases and events
  • Lead the team's weekly meetings, writing workshops, and practice performances

VP

  • Co-created and performed "Books Behind Bars," a slam poem addressing Florida book bans, at Figure of Speech showcase, achieving a perfect score in competition
  • Supported presidents through meeting facilitation and event organization.
  • Assisted presidents in facilitating meetings and organized performances

Secretary

  • Mentored new members on writing and delivering slam poetry
  • Documented meeting records and coordinated team communications and attendance tracking
  • Maintained accurate meeting records and organized team communication efforts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of The Arts
West Palm Beach, FL
05-2027

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
03-2027

Dual Enrollment Student - Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Boca Raton, FL
07-2024

Dual Enrollment Student -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Visual Media Production
  • Video production
  • Technical expertise
  • Strategic Communication
  • Public relations
  • Business sponsorships
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Cultural communication

Additional Activities

  • Performer – School of Rock (Drums, Guitar, Trumpet, Vocals)
  • MMA Practitioner – Purple Belt

Certification

  • Adobe Certification in Video Design
  • Adobe Certification in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Certification in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
German
Limited
Dutch
Limited

Accomplishments

  • 13th in Student Congress (House) - Barkley Forum @ Emory
  • Student Television Network (STN) 2025 - Vlog division II - 2nd place Nationally
  • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2024-Current
    Experimental Photography - Honorable Mention
    Film & Animation - Silver Key
    Photography - Honorable Mention x2
    Photography - Silver Key
    Personal Essay/Memoir - Silver Key
    Poetry - Honorable Mention x2
    Poetry - Gold Key
  • 8th place out of 192 competitors (8 of 16 qualifiers) at NSDA Last Chance Qualifier for National Speech and Debate Tournament --> Qualified for the NSDA National Tournament in Congressional Debate (House), placing in the top 6.5% of 7,000 district competitors nationwide
  • Honor Societies:
    Asian Cultural Society
    Communications Honor Society
    French National Honor Society
    Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
    National English Honor Society
    National Honor Society
    National History Honor Society
    Quill & Scroll Journalism Honor Society
    Spanish Honor Society

Timeline

Television Production Director

DSOA Today at Dreyfoos School of the Arts
08.2025 - Current

Part-Time Concierge and Marketing Specialist

Salons by JC
01.2025 - Current

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Mensa Gifted Youth Council
12.2024 - Current

Media Photographer

Palm Beach India Association
09.2024 - Current

Co-Director

Palm Beach Independent Debate Team
08.2024 - Current

Photo Staffer (10-11), Social Media Editor (12)

The Muse, Dreyfoos School of the Arts
05.2024 - Current

Secretary (10), VP(11), Co-President (12)

Dreyfoos School of the Arts Slam Poetry
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of The Arts

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

Dual Enrollment Student - Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Dual Enrollment Student -

Arizona State University
Trisha Babji Rao