Zaillah Rufus Gurugulla
Evanston,USA
Summary
Observant and detail-oriented individual with interpersonal skills to build meaningful rapport with clients. Experienced in working across diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Supports intervention to help individuals navigate through life experiences. Proactive team contributor with strong organizational capabilities and capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Curator, Converter & Editor (Part-time)
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Curated graphics for over 100+ academic programs, enhancing online resource accessibility for The Garrett Collective
- Developed engaging educational design/art materials aligned with project/institutional goals.
- Collaborated with supervisor in conducting research on theological topics to build online resources.
Student Affairs, Housing & Events (Part-time)
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Administrative operations for Student Affairs
- Keenly engaged in the G-ETS Housing process for about 50+ residents, from application to move-ins
- Collaborated with supervisors in understanding diverse cultural aspects of International Community to brainstorm solutions and resolve residential conflicts
- Collaborated with peers & teams on group projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Identifying loop-holes to improvise existing processes
- Assisted in organizing campus events, promoting community engagement and participation among students & staff.
Program, Health & Wellness Assistant
Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center
Sawyer, MI
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with Tower Hill Camp daily/weekly programs for 10+ residential summer programs.
- Assisted in registration process, resource allocation and daily meds and maintaining accurate records.
- Facilitation and operations in Camping and Outdoor Recreation Ministry while overseeing campers overall wellness & safety.
- Coordinated timely meal prep, setup, cleanup maintaining ServSafe Food Handler guidelines.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Jawaharlal Nehru University
India
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Taught User Experience Design as an elective to 50+ undergrad students at JNAFAU
Content Creator (Full-time)
Excel Soft Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
India
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Content Creation and UX Design for Excel Soft Services
Data Labelling Specialist (Full-time)
ETeam InfoServices Private Limited
India
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Graphic Design Labeling Assessor for Snapchat Inc.
Graphic Designer, Typography Artist (Full-time)
Diversified Media Private Limited
India
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Visual Communication & 2D Animation to help localize 100+ BibleProject videos into 8 Indian languages.
Co-founder, Head - Content (Voluntary, Part-time)
World Design Culture, India
India
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Creative Writing, Copywriting, Content for website, blogs & Social Media
- Managed 15+ Client Projects
- Articles for The Design Culture
UI/UX Designer, Augmented Reality Visualizer
Xlenz LLP, India
India
10.2019 - 07.2020
- 25+ Product Template Designs for Augmented Reality
experience, UI & UX for Xlenz - Research based design & Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Camp Manager & Graphic Designer (Intern)
Burnbrite Private Limited
India
04.2019 - 06.2019
- STEAM Education Camp Manager at an assigned center
- Managed all camp operations & logistics for 8+ camps with Leo & Mike
Content Developer (Remote)
Cresoch Ventures Private Limited
India
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Research-based content, poetry, blogs and articles about artists for Desee Art
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
Best Approach Publications
India
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Golf course media designing & GPSI Mapping for Best Approach
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Care And Clinical Counseling
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL05-2028
Master of Arts - Faith, Culture, And Educational Leadership
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Art & Visual Communication
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University
India01-2020
Skills
- Mindfulness, Presence and Active Listening
- Self-Aware, Reflective, Dialogical
- Community Building & Engagement
- Intentional Collaboration
- Understanding Social Cues & comfortable with silence
- Cultural Sensitivity and Competence
Certification
- USA Youth Mental Health First Aider by National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Advanced User Experience Design by JNAFAU
- Certified ServSafe Food Handler
- USA Level 1 Archery Instructor
Timeline
Program, Health & Wellness Assistant
Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
Content Curator, Converter & Editor (Part-time)
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
01.2025 - Current
Student Affairs, Housing & Events (Part-time)
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Jawaharlal Nehru University
02.2024 - 04.2024
Content Creator (Full-time)
Excel Soft Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - 03.2024
Data Labelling Specialist (Full-time)
ETeam InfoServices Private Limited
01.2023 - 06.2023
Co-founder, Head - Content (Voluntary, Part-time)
World Design Culture, India
12.2020 - 09.2021
Graphic Designer, Typography Artist (Full-time)
Diversified Media Private Limited
08.2020 - 09.2022
UI/UX Designer, Augmented Reality Visualizer
Xlenz LLP, India
10.2019 - 07.2020
Camp Manager & Graphic Designer (Intern)
Burnbrite Private Limited
04.2019 - 06.2019
Content Developer (Remote)
Cresoch Ventures Private Limited
09.2018 - 12.2018
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
Best Approach Publications
07.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Pastoral Care And Clinical Counseling
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Faith, Culture, And Educational Leadership
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Art & Visual Communication
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University