Nikki Dash

Experience

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  Dash Motorworks

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2024

  Assistant Manager Sales Operations

  Managed multiple phone lines and answered digital correspondence in a timely and efficient manner. Acted as first point of contact with friendly and upbeat composure, used & developed language skills to communicate with diverse array of customers - including ASL.

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  Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Founder & President | Stugether

  Founded an organization to connect online students with face-to-face learners in order to facilitate connections between students, overcome lack of connection in face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and encourage peer-support in trying times.As a result, helped dozens of students across grade levels, and won Student of the Year Award for my efforts towards connection in a time of division.

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  Letters & Love Nonprofit

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2022

  Outreach Director

  Reached out to hospitals and clinics to request permission for sending letters of gratitude & support to doctors and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spreading thanks and love was our whole mission, and I helped us reach doctors all across the world. I also sent letters myself as a volunteer!

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  Police and Youth Alliance (PAYA)

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Founder & Co-President

  Made website and outreach programs, conducted new-member interviews and outreach initiatives, reached 100+ students across the nation, and made partnerships with city councils and police outreach programs such as the Baltimore Police Commissioner’s Youth Advisory Board to relax the tense relationships between police and youth after protests.

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  Youth Activism Project

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

  Environmental Activist

  Worked to pass bills regarding environmental protection regarding the preservation of our National Parks, the protection of nature reservations, and also promoting awareness of the endangered animals across the country. Created recycling petitions at multiple schools across two districts in Houston, gaining 150+ signatures and submitting to the District Superintendent.

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  Univar Solutions

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Chemistry Lab Interviewer

  Part of a Women in STEM outreach campaign: (S)heros Wear Lab Coats with the global chemical company Univar Solutions. Interacted with professional chemical researchers and lab technicians to increase awareness of career opportunities for young girls in STEM around the world.

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  Ischool High At University Park

  Aug 2021 - now

  As Vice President of StuCo, I co-led all of our meetings, activities, and initiatives. Pioneered pathway for students to submit ideas, suggestions, and feedback directly to StuCo Board for review, causing for 300% increase in engagement. Managed new venue for Prom and new system for Talent Show, Christmas Charity, and Winter Carnival. Collaborated with other clubs and additional faculty, while also leveraging StuCo member opinions for Red Ribbon Week and Prom theme voting and approval. Partnered with PTO and founded "Network" Club in charge of fundraising and supporting inter-club activities. Directed fundraising efforts to support school, managed team projects such as flower-making program, overseeing the production of over 100 handmade paper flowers in less than 2 weeks. Raised almost $2,000 in first year of position, handled 200+ volunteer hours of club members. Represented entire sophomore grade-level in Student Council, part of the Executive Board. Collaborated with PTO and other clubs to initiate fundraisers and partnerships with Drama Club, Interact Club, and others to support intra-school activity. In addition, continued Winter Carnival, Christmas Charity, Prom, and the Talent Show, organizing the theme of each & acting as Talent Show Assistant Director. Represented all of the freshmen of the school in Student Council, part of the Executive Board and organized activities such as the Winter Carnival, Christmas Charity, Prom, and the Talent Show.

  • Vice President of Student Council

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Dual Credit Outreach Interviewee

    Nov 2021 - May 2024

  • Founder & President of Fundraising Club

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Sophomore Class Officer of Student Council

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Freshman Class Officer of Student Council

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
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  Tutors

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  Academic Tutor

  Tutored math up to calculus, science up to high-school physics, english of all levels, and disability-centered writing skills. Saw 20% increase in student test grades through individualized support and guidance during and outside of tutoring sessions.

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  Cypress Assistance Ministries

  Aug 2022 - now

  Volunteer Lead & Coordinator

  Organized and brought in various volunteers, packed and loaded 1,000+ bags of groceries and food to families in need around Cypress/Houston community, providing 500+ families with vital food services every month. Led and taught dozens of students to efficiently complete food packing, increasing efficiency by almost 200%.

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  Interact: Rotary Sponsored Club

  Aug 2022 - now

  Manage and coordinate all club activities, members, and relationship with Interact District and local Rotary, as well as Rotary International. My officer team accumulated 40+ new member signups for upcoming schoolyear. We've provided 200+ volunteer hours of opportunities so far (in 1 year), and counting... Partnered with clubs around the world to initiate an "International Parallel Project" aiming to clean up beaches on either side of the globe. Coordinated with integral Interact member Maria Tico, who collected 200+ bags of trash along coastline of Philippines. Planned 'parallel' project in Houston, TX, adjusting for Hurricane Beryl. President-Elect of Club for next academic year, grew to 50+ members across all grade-levels in the school, connected our members to 100+ hours of community service events with local nursing homes, food pantries, elementary schools, pet shelters, supply drives, marathons, and more. Founded club, pioneering the program for all the schools the ResponsiveEd district. Acted as Club Secretary, grew club from 3 members to 30+, connected club with various Rotary partners such as the Cypress Assistance Ministries Food Pantry and other community organizations. Brought first cohort to District Conference and RYLA, some of whom went on to become District Officers!

  • President

    May 2024 - now

  • International Project Coordinator

    Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  • President Elect

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Founder & Secretary

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
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  HOSA-Future Health Professionals

  Jan 2023 - now

  Youngest president in the history of our club, the only dual-credit competitor for my category at the college-level, and the first president to take our club HOSA to the International Competition in 5 years. Won 1st place in Collegiate Human Growth & Development Category at Texas HOSA Competition and continued on to win 1st place again at the International HOSA Competition out of 20+ various countries in attendance! One of the only dual credit students in the collegiate HOSA chapter. Volunteered at various health events and assisted the club advisors with planning and executing activities.

  • Collegiate Chapter President

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Collegiate-Level Competitor

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Collegiate Chapter Member & Volunteer

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
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  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International

  Mar 2023 - now

  One of youngest PTK presidents in history, only dual credit student to serve on the Board of Directors of the collegiate honors society at LSC-UP. Leading this year to attain 5-star-level club and complete research, community service, and campus projects by end of PTK year. Was one of the only two dual-credit students to be inducted during the ceremony, which was featured on the news. Earned induction due to 4.0 GPA and stellar academic conduct. Was part of the first, pioneering inductee cohort since before the pandemic.

  • Chapter President

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Youngest Inductee

    Mar 2023 - now
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  HEART CARE CENTER OF NW HOUSTON

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Clinical Shadowing Internship

  Summer shadowing internship at the Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston, shadowed Dr. Khan, Dr. Baig, Dr. Patankar, and Dr. Kadakia in clinical rounds. Assisted with clinical consultations, blood pressure measurement, PET scan administration and vein ablation procedures.

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  Rotary International

  Jun 2023 - now

  Head director of all district activities and head liaison between Rotary International and Interact District 5890. Will be spearheading the planning of district-wide events, such as partnerships with various teen-led nonprofits, Books for the World, the Houston Food Bank, DisasterAid, etc. As Rotary Interact District Communications Officer, I handled all external and internal communications of Interact District 5890. Acted as keynote guest speaker for Rotary Club of Houston, a 112-year old club with 250+ members, and directed much of district's event-planning, including District Roundup and our annual District Conference, reaching over 1,000 students from 70+ schools across the greater Houston area.

  • District Governor

    Aug 2023 - now

  • District Communications Officer

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024
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  Houston Pets Alive!

  Aug 2023 - now

  Volunteer Lead & Coordinator

  Coordinate and manage volunteers from iSUP to sign up and volunteer for pet shelter and adoption events hosted by HPA and other affiliated organizations with the goal of saving the lives of animals.

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  Lone Star College | Honors and International Education

  Aug 2023 - now

  Honors College Leadership Program

  Assist leads and student staff members with their prospective program initiativesAttend Honors College eventsSupport leads to provide community for existing and incoming Honors College studentsExemplifies and models "best practices"/"meaningful leadership" standards of the Honors College

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  Houston Municipal Court

  Sept 2023 - now

  Teen Court Volunteer Attorney

  Heard real-life pending cases of juveniles who have received citations and petty crimes non-punishable by jail. Was responsible for determining the sentences of teen defendants in misdemeanor-classified cases. Won my case as prosecuting attorney, representing the 2.3 million people in the city of Houston, and sentenced defendant charged with theft from local superstore for 50 community service hours and an essay.

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  LIVING LEGACY CENTER

  Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  Youth Coordinator

  Connected organization with volunteers to support community garden and provide additional areas for various members of community, including disabled veterans, homeschooled learners, and impoverished families, a place to rest and grow fresh, organic food.

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  Up Next Scientists

  Dec 2023 - now

  Co-Founder & Vice Executive Director

  Vice Executive Director (CCO) of registered 501(c)3 international nonprofit dedicated to extending research opportunities to underserved students. Reached 1,700+ students across the world, and counting.

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  Bethel College-North Newton

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  University Research Intern

  Accepted into university research program Bethel Summer Science Institute, as a Neuroscience of Music Researcher. Independently authored a 13-page paper regarding the interplay between human emotional regulatory system, auditory complex, and episodic memory involvement with listening to music. Publication pending.