Haritha Balasubramaniyan
Artistic and Academic Portfolio
Projects
My Professional Journey
Omega Model United Nations (2018)
Created Role descriptions and a sustainable Team Structure for planning the event.
Contributed to creating Project Plan and managed intra-project communication channels.
Chaired the Disarmament and International Security Committee on Agenda - "Lethal Autonomous Weapons and Robotic Warfare"
World Scholar's Cup Regionals - Chennai, 2018
Was Ranked #1 in Debate (Individual) and was part of the Debate Showcase. Other achievements include being ranked in the Top 12 in Team Writing and qualifying for the Globals Round.
United Nations Student Leadership Conference on Development - 2018
Played an active leadership role as part of the Indian delegation to this conference on Climate Change. Engaged in discussions and research pertaining to the subtheme - Pedagogy and educational engagement about Climate Change. Finally, presented the Action Plan in a second conference in May 2019 and helped suggest themes and sub-themes for the conference next year.
Summer Job 2019 - Teaching Assistant at The Infinite Academy, Chennai
Had a great time mentoring and tutoring ESL (English Second-language) students between ages 8-12 in areas such as Engish grammar, public speaking, reading and writing.
Student Representative
Actively planned and coordinated events such as Kalanjali (A Tribute to Performing Arts) and the International Award for Young People Award Ceremony (2017) in Chennai, India.
Oversaw the preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
Shouldered responsibility in communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
Contributed ideas to concept development, strategic planning and business operations.
Compering and Stage Commentary for Dance recitals
Developed and delivered scripts for over 8 Classical dance recitals in Chennai at prestigious venues, including - Narada Gana Sabha, Shivagami Petachi Auditorium and the Rani Seethai Hall.
International Award for Young People - Award Ceremony
Contributed to developing project strategies for effective event management.
Compered the event and helped co-ordinate on-stage and off-stage elements.