Drawing and sketching
Sasha Kumar
Undergraduate Student At McGill University
Montreal,QC
Summary
Reliable and proactive student with skills in leadership and communication. Expert at leading and coordinating with others on event planning projects throughout history of academic excellence. Dedicated to working until projects are completed and meeting highest standards.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Speak to Lead McGill
Montreal, Quebec
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented new strategies and events in collaboration with executive members to establish and achieve short and long-term objectives, providing the club with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Vice President Internal
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society
Montreal, Quebec
05.2020 - Current
- Head coordinator of 2020 Arts and Science Orientation (Frosh) week at McGill University.
- Organized and ran events for faculty of Arts and Science students at McGill University.
- Headed the Events Planning Committee and sat on the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society Executive Committee and Council.
Orientation Leader
Arts and Science Orientation Week
Montreal, Quebec
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted with transition to college life for first year McGill students during Arts and Science Orientation Week 2019.
- Coordinated and led a large groups of students of up to 30 students.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Built personal relationships with students to promote positive experiences.
Vice President Communications
New Residence Hall Council
Montreal, Quebec
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Advertised and organized events during the year - Halloween Floor crawl Party + NRH Dinner Pre Party.
- Social media advertising - created our own Snapchat and Instagram - and physical advertising (posters).
- Tabled for New Residence Hall at the RVC open house event for the incoming students & parents interested in life in residence at McGill.
- Minute taking and attendance check during meetings.
Head of Academics
ISC Dubai - Student Life Organization
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Headed the largest department of the International School of Choueifat's Student Life Organization - Academics.
- 150 prefects reported to the position.
- Held mentoring sessions and large-scale peer-to-peer tutoring sessions, as well as SAT and AP exam prep throughout the years.
- Organized academic events: Spelling Bee Events, Beautiful Minds.
Member and President
Toastmaster's International Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2012 - 03.2018
- Received the competent communicator award from Toastmaster's International.
- Received over 15 awards for best speaker, evaluator and table topics master at Toastmaster's International.
- Served as President of the club for a year (2015)
Intern
Gulf News
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Wrote 2 in-depth features for the publishing powerhouse; one was printed with my by-line, other one was published online.
- Drafted questionnaires and interviewed people in the mall on the DSS (Dubai Summer Shopping), which was later published in the newspaper.
- Interviewed the Dean of Admissions of multiple universities in Dubai for my online article on 'Why Internships Matter'.
- Learned about the complex chain of processes and workflows needed in the publication of a single title.
- Aided other staff reporters with their articles and data work.
Intern
Good Wins Law Corporation
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Learned about Family and Inheritance laws through data building work.
- Aided Business Development Client Liaisons in creating future strategies with UAE Free Zone companies.
- Sat in on an official meeting with a company regarding working with Goodwins on adopting Inheritance measures and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science And Psychology
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec 09.2018 - Current
Skills
Communication
Writing
Canva
Excel
Powerpoint
Event planning
Public Speaking
Interests
Community involvement
Traveling
Timeline
President
Speak to Lead McGill
09.2020 - Current
Vice President Internal
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society
05.2020 - Current
Orientation Leader
Arts and Science Orientation Week
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science And Psychology
McGill University
09.2018 - Current
Vice President Communications
New Residence Hall Council
09.2018 - 05.2019
Head of Academics
ISC Dubai - Student Life Organization
09.2017 - 07.2018
Intern
Gulf News
07.2017 - 08.2017
Intern
Good Wins Law Corporation
07.2016 - 08.2016
Member and President
Toastmaster's International Dubai
05.2012 - 03.2018