Northwestern University – Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

London School of Economics and Political Science

• Strong knowledge of contemporary issues in social sciences, human rights and law, good governance, democratization, public policy, and social entrepreneurship
• Skilled at writing (reports, proposals, blogs), research, copy-editing, and news reporting
• Experience in effectively utilizing social media and online technologies for marketing and communications
• Experience in webdesign using HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress, and Frontpage
• Enjoy teamwork and management, and taking the initiative to implement new projects and ideas

International Bridges to Justice, JusticeMakers Intern

• Helped redesign JusticeMakers.net in terms of graphic design (photo slideshows, header, badges, banners etc) and content
• Ramped up IBJ and JusticeMakers’ social media outreach via channels like Facebook, Twitter, Google AdWords and Analytics; increased monthly web traffic
• Wrote 40 page social media and online communications/fundraising guide
• Assisted in conceptualizing and rolling out new features for the online community
• Helped draft e-newsletters to 5,000+ contacts
• Researched and wrote legal needs assessments for JusticeMakers countries; wrote biographies of new JusticeMakers Fellows
• Featured in Fortune Magazine for this position

Global Youth Action Network, UN Liaison & Communications Intern

• Compiled, edited, translated monthly newsletter reaching over 10,000 youth leaders around the world
• Reported on UN events for an online blog to raise youth awareness of UN issues; led redesign and publicity of blog to attract broader readership, created new ‘Volunteer Blogger’ position and team
• Managed membership applications from youth-led and youth-focus organizations around the world
• Provided feedback and support to UNICEF on strategies for launch and distribution of 2nd Machel report
• Wrote summary reports for GYAN participation in three UN Commissions

Global Information Network/Inter Press Service, Editorial Assistant

• Conducted a research project analyzing the current quality of news reporting at Inter Press Service
• Worked extensively in Microsoft Excel to create a database categorizing 270 news stories
• Compiled results and conducted statistical analysis to track patterns and problems in news reporting

The Daily Northwestern, Reporter

• Researched and wrote 1-2 articles every week for 2 quarters about residential life, cultural events, etc
• Interviewed numerous students, deans, professors, and university staff members for in-depth articles
• Strengthened strong oral and written communication, news reporting, and multitasking skills

Kellogg School of Management, Research Assistant

• Collaborated with a Kellogg professor in editing his operations research textbook for MBA students
• Improved and rearranged text to make it more easily comprehensible by students

Amnesty International - Northwestern University, Co-President

• Working to revitalize Amnesty on campus and increase student engagement in human rights issues
• Working with Executive Board to determine plan and focus for upcoming year, including campaigns, events and awareness
• Creating newsletter to inform students of opportunities to get involved in human rights

Student Microfinance Development Initiative (SMDI), Development Manager

• Founding member of SMDI, which aims to build the capacities of Microfinance Institutions by providing them with research assistance; worked with team to set up structure of organization, and clearly define vision, mission, and goals
• Worked on marketing materials; created organization's website and logo
• Led team members to win 2nd place in Pitch It! Business Plan competition; worked with team in writing and editing business plan; pitched idea to panel of judges at final round of competition
• Currently lead 5 team members in seeking out sponsors and donors, applying for grants and scholarships, and building relationships with MFIs interested in the research and consultancy services we provide
• Working with other universities to create a global network of students working to advance microfinance

Kellogg Honors Research Assistants (KHRA), Assistant Director

• Hire students by matching their skills with the requirements of Kellogg professors’ research projects
• Promote the organization through activity fairs, fliers, speaking with students and professors, etc

OASIS: Organized Action by Students Invested in Society, Technology Director

• Managed the volunteer organization’s website and online listservs
• Assisted in organization and publicity of events such as Spring Carnival, Project Pumpkin; Was site leader for annual Outreach Day

Campus Kitchens, Shift Leader

• In weekly 3 hour shifts, managed 10 to 30 volunteers who repackaged and distributed food from on-campus dining locations to the elderly, disabled, and underprivileged in nearby communities
• Advertised and coordinated special events, such as Turkeypalooza, Benefit concert, and info sessions

Dean’s List Winter/Spring 2007/2008, Northwestern Summer Internship Grant Program, Candidate for Northwestern Political Science Honors Thesis, Ginsberg Research Grant, Barry Farrell Summer Experiential Learning Grant, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Goldman Sachs Walter F. Blaine scholarship, UBS scholarship, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar Award, St. Peter's Hospital Volunteer Service Award, H.E.L.P Foundation Youth Leader Award

• Language: Intermediate level Spanish (Spanish Level 4 class at LSE), Fluent in spoken Telugu
• Technical: Strong knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS, STATA; Familiarity with Java