Anya Bhandari

‣ Supports 20+ constituent cases weekly by researching policy issues, organizing casework, and assisting with written and phone responses. ‣ Assisted with district-wide outreach initiatives, coordinating communications with 10+ local organizations and advocacy groups to support community engagement. ‣ Conducted legislative and district research across 5+ policy areas, contributing to briefing materials and internal summaries used to inform office priorities.

‣ Process and distribute 300+ mail and package items per week, resolving discrepancies in a high-traffic residential setting ‣ Serve as a primary point of contact for 80+ resident interactions per shift across in-person, phone, and email channels, addressing inquiries, concerns, and service requests ‣ Utilize CRM and property management systems to log 100+ interactions weekly, conduct outbound follow-ups, and support routine property inspections to maintain operational and service standards

‣ Drafted House Bill (state legislation) aimed at closing five youth prisons in Texas by the year 2025 emphasizing rehabilitation and alternative forms of justice. ‣ Advocated for the passage of HB 4356 by actively participating in the Texas Legislative Session speaking on behalf of the initiative and rallying support. ‣ Organized and led protests involving high school students across multiple districts in the Austin-Leander area to amplify the call for reform in the juvenile justice system. ‣ 10k engagements in social media efforts by creating engaging content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram creating awareness and mobilizing public support.

‣ 2023-2025: Oversaw a team of 40+ high school students to coordinate an event attended by over 5,000 individuals and raising over $30,000 for cancer fundraising. Acted as a speaker at the event and managed day-of-event operations seamlessly. ‣ 2022-2023: Nurtured relationships with 10+ companies, led sponsorship efforts, supervised a team of over 10 high school students, developed email and cold call templates, and conducted outreach to secure sponsorships, maintained ongoing partnerships to raise funds. ‣ 2021-2022: Served as a Public Relations member for Vandegrift High School Relay for Life, leveraged Canva skills to design promotional materials, established partnerships with local businesses, and managed social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

‣ Co-founded an initiative to high school students into global businesses & organization offering consultation in various operational aspects including marketing, finances, and sales. ‣ Supervised and guided 10+ high school participants in effective collaboration and task completion. ‣ Aided 7+ organizations globally with revamp and creation of visually appealing websites & crafted comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand presence and engagement.

‣ Raised over $12,000 in funds through targeted campaigns, grant applications, and corporate sponsorships, which were used to procure and distribute life-saving medical supplies and educational materials ‣ Advised promotion of STEM education through advocacy efforts to showcase its importance in preparing students for future careers. ‣ Collaborated with career leaders in conducting interviews aimed at enhancing career readiness for students across diverse academic backgrounds.

‣ Sole student lead of business operations for Valor 6800 robotics team for two years, selected by mentors. ‣ Led and oversaw a team of five to manage sponsorships, marketing, and outreach efforts. ‣ Raised $100,000+ over two seasons by managing sponsor relationships through CRM systems. ‣ Developed and executed a social media strategy with 10,000+ engagements per year across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. ‣ Led efforts and mainly created and edited and award-winning packets for the team’s 20-30 page technical binders, business plan, and engineering operations binder (most notably earning Excellence in Engineering at the World Championship from 3,300+ teams). ‣ Organized sponsorship events with 20+ company representatives to cultivate relationships and showcase team achievements. ‣ Secured sponsorships and grants through strategic email campaigns and presentations, including Mailchimp. ‣ Designed graphics and marketing materials using Canva. ‣ Captured high-quality promotional photos and videos using a professional Canon camera.

Davidson Management Honors Program & Collegium V Hobson Wildenthal Honors College || AES Scholar