Anoushka Banerjee Email and Phone Number

- In the campus registered student organization Speaker Series: India at Berkeley” (SSIB), I served in the human resources position and helped mitigate conflicts or disagreements as needed-Assisted with reviewing applications, conducting interviews, hiring and assimilating new members into the organization-Planned consistent internal social and recreational events to ensure internal bonding and boosting collaborations-Ensured the organization's values of Diversity and Inclusion on a daily operational basis-Help new members accumulate to the internal dynamics and help create welcoming recruitment events

-Planned and coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, scheduling, reservations, and event decor required for hosting great Speaker events- Collaborated with the Finances team to execute fundraising events for the organization - Handled internal event logistics and event planning for club outings -Help manage on-site event logistics, overseeing setup, technical support, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations when required

-Worked within a team of 20 to organize large-scale recreational events for the UC Berkeley campus- Some projects included a 700+ guests carnival, Battle of the Bands, college-level Prom, Crafts Night, Create-a-Creature, Casino Night, Trivia Nights, Fall Festival, Roller Skating Disco, and campus-wide Scavenger Hunts.

-Planned for and organized the logistics of the 5-day orientation program of UC Berkeley-Responsibilities included the active planning, managing, and executing the UC Berkeley welcome week orientation model for 9,000+ undergraduate students upcoming in August 2024 as well as for 500+ undergraduate students in January 2024.-Coordinating the hiring, training, and supervision of student staff including 50+ Orientation Mentors and 600+ Orientation Leaders.- Directly supervised 8 Orientation Mentors and served as first point of contact in any obstacle that may come up-Assisting in programming aspects such as scheduling, logistics, and implementation of Day in the Bay excursions for Golden Bear Orientation and building professional relationships with the vendors.-Facilitating outreach to campus partners and offices to develop specific and diverse Orientation Programming- Organized info sessions and gave presentations on behalf of New Student Services to the greater student body on campus- Lead and organized social media projects for the Orientation Mentor program- Worked with a dynamic team to create unique and entertaining experiences for incoming students

-Recruited 800+ new orientation leaders to help facilitate the transition of incoming students-Trained, mentored, and led Orientation Leaders who then directly interacted with the incoming new students -Served behind the scenes operations and logistics for the orientation, event coordination, mealtime management, guiding new students, and organizing recreational student activities-Completed a FERPA certification and helped answer difficult student and parent questions as needed

-Led through orientation programs for incoming students, providing guidance and support to ease their transition to university life.-Facilitated small group discussions and activities to promote engagement, community building, and a sense of belonging among new students.-Participated in creating recreational events with the new students to ensure a welcoming and informative experience coming into the university- Delivered presentations on university resources, academic programs, and student life to help new students acclimate to campus.-Mentored new students, addressing their questions and concerns, and connecting them with appropriate campus resources.-Contributed to a positive and inclusive environment, fostering a supportive community for all incoming students.

-Created and managed engaging Instagram stories and feed posts to promote events and attract guests.-Developed and executed social media strategies to increase brand visibility and audience engagement.-Collaborated with event coordinators to highlight key aspects of events, ensuring maximum reach and attendance.-Analyzed social media metrics to measure the success of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.-Utilized graphic design and video editing tools to create visually appealing content that resonated with the target audience.-Engaged with followers and responded to inquiries, fostering a sense of community and loyalty among patrons.

-Worked within a group of seven to create social media posts and marketing videos to advertise upcoming speaker events for the organization- Helped collaboratively develop a specific social media aesthetic and worked on establishing a design brand -Personally created short videos to fit the Instagram Story format for easy sharing and widespread advertising- Handled the organization’s social media account, especially story posts, and community engagement

-Opened and the set-up the cafe at the start of workdays-Made expresso drinks and smoothies for customers, as well as handling the serving of bakery items -Managed inventory and restocked supplies when needed and helped keep the store clean and organized -Got hands-on experience in providing trustworthy customer service by greeting patrons and addressing questions while working efficiently in a team environment

-Promoted Canva’s design tools and resources to the UC Berkeley community, increasing awareness and adoption among students and faculty. -Created engaging social media content targetted towards college students to boost Canva Pro subscriptions- Analyzed social media impressions and activity to create more effective marketing strategies for future posts- Led to 600+ Canva Pro sign-ups throughout the 3-month student ambassador program CanvaxCal- Created a series beginner friendly graphic design tutorial videos - Represented the CanvxCal program at on-campus marketing events and aided the Canva brand in becoming more well-known through the student body-Leveraged social media and campus networks to engage with the community and promote Canva initiatives.-Contributed to a supportive and creative environment by fostering collaboration and innovation among users.

-Actively planned for residential student services such as social gatherings and academic resource events to increase customer satisfaction during their stay at the Weseley House-Building meaningful student-to-student relationships for the 95 residents in the building-Strived to provide excellent customer service to future and current residents through answering phone calls, resolving internal conflicts, and actively responding to resident feedback.-Aided in Office work, leasing paperwork and conducted building tours as needed

-Helped incoming community college students navigate the transfer pathway and aided in ensuring a positive student experience by helping cultivate an overall campus culture of community through a variety of events.-Responsibilities included replying to student emails, handling the college's social media accounts, managing phone calls to the college’s information desk, helping with registration and enrollment processes, conducting campus tours (virtually since March 2020), serving on student panels, organizing school events, leading orientation programming, connecting with international and out-of-state students, and answering general questions about the college.-Connecting with high school counselors and four-year university admissions officers to help build accessible resource connections for the community college student body.

- Helped create a youth-run non-profit organization addressing global educational inequality and advocated for change by hosting local fundraisers-Being one of the founding members in a team of six, I took a variety of leadership roles in which I planned philanthropic events, led dynamic teams, and directly worked with the leaders of international grassroots organizations -Some of our partners include Razi Jan Ray of Hope Foundation, Sankara Eye Foundation, Kids Against Hunger, Pratyush and Third Eye Foundation.