Nidhi Desai
*************@*****.***
Objective
With strong communication, team-work, and time management skills, I am seeking a position in a challenging, and fast paced environment. I am positive that I am suitable for this position as I am a quick learner and have strong communication skills.
Education
Enrolled at University of Alberta in Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Program for fall 2017.
Work Experience:
Babysitting: I supervised children to ensure their safety 2014-current
Flyer deliverer: I delivered flyers during the summer 2016
Volunteer Experience:
Junior High-
Cashier: volunteered as a cashier in the Edmonton General Hospital gift shop and consequently, acquired valuable customer service experience.
Library: volunteered at the school library in junior high as a library assistant for two years as the school was going through budget cuts and could not afford a full-time librarian.
Head of the yearbook committee: assisted with designing the yearbook
Leadership: spreading the message of healthy living to children by designing the bulletin boards each month in junior high.
Event organiser: organized halloween activities in school such as ‘Haunted House’ for halloween in junior high.
Assisting residents with various activities at the Edmonton General Hospital.
Festival of trees: I volunteered at the Festival of Trees for 3 years by aiding children at various playstations, and organizing other recreational activities such as making popcorn.
Hope Mission- volunteered at the Hope Mission by assisting in cooking for the homeless people and also serving and cleaning .
High School-
Volunteer at Edmonton General Hospital (2014-ongoing)
oAs a volunteer, I have experience in customer service for Edmonton General hospital Gift Shop. In addition, my volunteer work includes transporting residents in wheelchairs on different floors, participating and organizing recreational activities such as bingo, bowling, barbeques, dancing events and assisting in outings with residents.
Participated in school Global Initiatives for making a difference in the community.
Hobbies and interests
Attending cultural programs organized by cultural groups
Reading
Meeting and interacting with people
Library club
Sketching
Badminton
Skills and Abilities
Quick learner
Ability to file alpha-numerically
Ability to use personal computers and work with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Time management
Detail oriented
Effective oral and written communication skills
Well organization
Leadership and management
Achievements
Junior High-
Honors with distinction- Grade 7, 8, 9
Science Fair Award- Grade 8 (went further to compete in Regionals)
Math student of the year award- Grade 9
Science student of the year award- Grade 9
High School
Honors with distinction in grade 10,11, and 12