Ashika Jaffar

Experience

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  Vellore Institute of Technology

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  After being the Program Representative for two years. I initially got voted amidst 20000+ students to be part of the student council. Had to raise student concerns, discuss agendas, host formal events, hold meetings, and construct the constitution. Represented the M.Sc Integrated Batch for two consecutive yearsRoles and responsibilities:- Voice the batch in Council meetings- Arrange QC meetings- Design a unanimous timetable -Handle the flexible course credit system -Arrange Industrial visits

  • Assistant Secretary

    Jul 2013 - May 2014

  • Program Representative

    Aug 2012 - May 2014
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  Riviera, VIT University

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2016

  Mentor and Anchor

  I have anchored for one of the biggest college fests in India, for three years. Eventually making me the student mentor of the team. Tasks: provide training in public speaking, appointment of anchoring roles and supervision of the event.

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  VIT Community Radio 90.8 FM- Teamspeak

  Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Vice President and Host

  Worked as the English host for recorded and live shows.Interviewed various celebrities who visited VIT University.Interviewed fellow studentsHosted my own show- Travel BonanzaEventually entailing me to a leadership position.

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  Eastern Public School

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Teacher Volunteer (Summer 2016)

  Worked as the Assistant KG teacher in EPS (International School)Taught the children Maths, English and acted as the Assistant Class teacher A great learning opportunity

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  IIUM

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Researcher

  Research project: Multiple gene expression studies in adult zebrafish for the future characterization of an induced diabetes model.Techniques: Organ dissection, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, Real time PCR

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  UNSDSN Global School Ambassador- Sustainable Development

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Global School Ambassador India

  Part time online training and implementation. To integrate the concept of UN Sustainable Development Goals in the local educational setting. The ambassador ensures the successful training and implementation of the program to help remodel the way the young minds think. Therefore striving towards the UN SDG 2030 Agenda.

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  Biocon Foundation - India

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Documentation and Evaluation Intern- Sustainable Development

  Studying the implementation of Sustainable Development by the foundation, focussing on the SDGs; Eradicating poverty, Zero Hunger, Good health and Well-being, Clean affordable energy, Quality education, Gender equality, Reducing inequality (marginalized communities), Environmental sustainability.

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  SmallChange.ngo

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  Communications and Fundraising coordinator

  1) Communication with NGOs and maintaining the NGO-donor database.2) Ideating fundraising campaigns 3) Designing strategies for a better reach out to individual donors.

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  Give

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Associate, NGO Partnerships

  PARTNERSHIPS:-Networking and connecting NGOs/projects for corporate requests.BUILDING A GIVING WORKPLACE:-Liasing with NGOs-Managing options of donations-Donor feedback reports and due diligence-Assist in raising funds for charitiesCOVID RELIEF WORK:- Manage the GiveIndia wages cash support program for the daily wage workers on ground. (Verifying and initiating disbursement of more than INR 170 million)

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  Fundraising Direct

  May 2021 - now

  - Presenting the charities and their campaigns. - Tailoring campaigns- Coaching on fundraising techniques. - Supervising the fundraisers on a daily basis- Procuring feedback from donors Telefundraising for Canadian Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, WWF Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation, UNICEF Canada etc..

  • Campaign Manager

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Remote fundraiser

    May 2021 - Sept 2021