Namita Giri
Vancouver
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
IB Tutor and College Admissions Mentor
Ivy Lab Education
03.2024 - Current
- Concept Review: Help students understand and review key concepts.
- Exam Preparation: Assist students in preparing for their exams.
- Assessment Preparation: Support students in preparing for their Internal Assessments (IA) and Extended Essays (EE).
- Mock Exams: Provide and administer mock exams to help students practice and improve their performance.
- University Research: Assist students in identifying universities aligned with their specializations and career goals.
- Essay Brainstorming: Guide students in generating unique and compelling essay ideas.
- Essay Writing and Editing: Support students in writing and refining essays to ensure clarity, coherence, and impact.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Coding Instructor, Founder and Social Media Specialist
Encode Bhutan
07.2021 - Current
- Curriculum Design: Designed a fundamental coding curriculum on the basics of HTML and CSS.
- Free Coding Classes: Offered free coding classes to underprivileged high school female students in Bhutan.
- STEM Empowerment: Empowered young women with resources for active involvement in STEM.
- Engaging Social Media Management: Developed and curated engaging social media content to promote the club's initiatives and successes.
- Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/encode_bhutan/?hl=en
Cashier, Part-time
Save-On-Foods
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Cash Handling: Manage cash counters (tills) efficiently and accurately.
- Inventory Replenishment: Ensure products are consistently replenished to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Customer Service Excellence: Deliver outstanding customer service to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Query Resolution: Address and resolve customer inquiries and issues promptly and professionally.
- Cross-Departmental Support: Assisted other departments as needed to ensure smooth store operations.
Researcher
MURCH, UBC
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Research Proposal Development: Collaborated with two UBC students to formulate a research proposal on "How do weather patterns affect human-black bear interactions on Vancouver Island?"
- Data Analysis: Utilized data from Environment Canada and RAPP Canada to conclude that changing weather patterns from climate change have exacerbated human-bear interactions.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Conference Presentation: Presented the research proposal at the MURC Conference 2024.
- Award Recognition: Received the Discipline-Specific Award in the "Sustainability and Conservation" category for the research proposal.
- Research Poster:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgyglIYxW0EQmUXZgn_x3_-cy359xZ3t/view?usp=sharing
Logistics Intern
Druk Holding and Investments
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supply Chain Support: Supported supply chain tasks, including inventory management and transportation coordination.
- Inventory Optimization: Assisted in optimizing inventory and coordinating with suppliers.
- Logistics Issue Resolution: Resolved logistics issues to minimize disruptions.
- Team Communication: Communicated with teams, suppliers, and transportation providers.
- Process Improvement: Contributed to process improvement initiatives.
- Data Compilation and Reporting: Compiled data and prepared reports for management review.
Communications Intern
Society of Women Coders
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Boot Camp Preparation: Assisted in preparing for the coding boot camp, including logistical planning and material organization for a foundational coding program.
- Team Communication: Facilitated communication between team members and participants
- Communication Materials: Wrote and edited emails, newsletters, and social media posts to keep participants informed.
- Participant Support: Addressed participant questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Content Creation: Developed engaging content to promote the program and highlight achievements.
Social Media Specialist
Earthling
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Environmental Advocacy: Earthling is a student-led initiative promoting environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Social Media and Content Creation: Curated and created engaging social media content to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues.
- Campaign and Community Engagement: Designed and implemented online campaigns to promote conservation efforts and developed content to engage the community in sustainability initiatives.
- Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/teamearthling/?hl=en
International Student Representative
Singapore International School of Bangkok
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Event Coordination: Organized and led welcoming events to create a warm and inclusive environment for incoming students.
- Student Advocacy: Advocated for the diverse needs and concerns of international students.
- Accessibility Improvements: Worked to ensure dorms were accessible and accommodating to meet various student’s needs.
- Academic Support: Offered tailored academic support to help international students thrive at school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, International Relations (intended)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada06.2027
High School Diploma -
Singapore International School of Bangkok
Thailand 05.2022
Skills
- Tutoring
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Good time management
- Quick Learner
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video Design and editing
- Graphic Design (Canva, Figma, Procreate)
- Cash Handling
- Inventory Replenishment
- Customer Service Excellence
- Query Resolution
- Cross-Departmental Support
Accomplishments
- The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award Merit- based Full-ride scholarship, UBC
- BCSEA National Topper Award, 2019
Volunteer Experience
Environmental Advocacy - Earthling
- Environmental advocacy through a student led initiative called Earthling promoting environmental conservation and sustainability.
- Social Media and Content Creation - curated engaging social media content to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues.
- Campaign and Community Engagement - designed and implemented online campaigns to promote conservation efforts and developed content to engage the community in sustainability initiatives.
Empowering Women in STEM - Encode Bhutan
- Boot Camp Preparation - assisted in preparing for the coding boot camp, including logistical planning and material organization for a foundational coding program.
- Team Communication - facilitated communication between team members and participants
- Communication Materials - wrote and edited emails, newsletters, and social media posts to keep participants informed.
- Participant Support - addressed participant questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Content Creation - developed engaging content to promote the program and highlight achievements.
Projects
Research Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgyglIYxW0EQmUXZgn_x3_cy359xZ3t/view?usp=sharing
Languages
Dzongkha , Nepali, English
Native language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Cashier, Part-time
Save-On-Foods
05.2024 - 06.2024
IB Tutor and College Admissions Mentor
Ivy Lab Education
03.2024 - Current
Researcher
MURCH, UBC
11.2023 - 03.2024
Logistics Intern
Druk Holding and Investments
06.2023 - 07.2023
Communications Intern
Society of Women Coders
07.2022 - 11.2022
International Student Representative
Singapore International School of Bangkok
08.2021 - 05.2022
Coding Instructor, Founder and Social Media Specialist
Encode Bhutan
07.2021 - Current
Social Media Specialist
Earthling
09.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, International Relations (intended)
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Singapore International School of Bangkok
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