Sia Dhamecha

EDUCATION

Gems International School 
Sep 2021 – May 2024

IB Predicted Grade: 40 
International Baccalaureate, Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme 
● DP Subjects: Economics HL, Business Management HL, Design Technology HL, English Language and Literature SL, Spanish SL & Mathematics Application and Interpretation SL
Gems World Academy 
Sep 2016 – June 2021

International Baccalaureate, Middle Years Programme 

UNIVERSITY COURSEWORK

Boston University
July 2023 – Aug 2023

● Attended the Summer Challenge program during which I took university-level courses in Mass Communication and Business From The Ground Up
● Conceptualized, developed, created, and delivered a full business plan
● Enhanced my public speaking and teamwork skills as we prepared and presented a “Shark Tank” style fund-raise pitch to faculty members, fellow students, and parents; at the end of the course
John Hopkins University
Dec 2023 – Feb 2024

● Currently pursuing a course – Calculus through Data Modeling: Limits & Derivatives

HONORS AND AWARDS

Honor Roll – Academic Excellence in Design
June 2023

Honor Roll – Academic Excellence
June 2022

Honor Roll – Academic Excellence in Mathematics
June 2021

Gymnastic Competition – 1st place
November 2021

● Stamina 11 Dubai, UAE – Competed in all of the apparatus; bar, beam, floor, and vault
Gymnastic Competition – 1st place
March 2020

● Fly High Fitness Dubai, UAE – Competed in all of the apparatus; bar, beam, floor, and vault
Gymnastic Competition – 1st place
December 2020

● Gymnastex Abu Dhabi, UAE – Competed in all of the apparatus; bar, beam, floor, and vault

ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE

Founder and CEO, Pink EleFUNt – www.pinkelefunt.com
Jan 2022 – Present
● Started my own entrepreneurial journey, learning about and implementing all the aspects of a start-up
● Lead meetings with suppliers, marketing teams, elephant sanctuaries, and photographers in order to develop my concept and bring it to fruition
● Designed and created a clothing line of sweatshirts and sweatpants; a portion of the profits will be used towards our purpose of supporting ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Internal Audit Intern, Zabeel Contracting
August 2023

● Shadowed the internal auditor to understand the procedures and processes of forensic accounting
● Checked and verified invoices against relevant purchased orders and delivery notes
● Verified expenses against approved budgets
Property Management Intern, SPD Properties
July 2023

● Read, understood, and prepared tenancy contracts
● Facilitated and observed negotiation and finalization meetings with the landlords and tenants
● Sent reminders to tenants for renewal of tenancy contracts
Social Media Management Intern, Prism Technology Solutions
May 2023 – June 2023

● Created social media posts for non-profit organizations to use on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
● Learned how companies conceptualize, develop, and implement their brand image and identity
Veterinary Clinic Intern, Karas Veterinary Clinic
Aug 2021 & Aug 2022

● Assisted in check-in for our cute little patients/pets
● Observed the vet perform surgeries and procedures

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Voice Over Artist
Jan 2015 – Present

● Developed public speaking skills and learned how to work professionally with global clients
● Was the voice for several well-known companies such as Warner Bros, American Girl Doll, Accor Hotels, Jotun Paints, Master Card, Brighton School, Motion Gate, Shoe Mart, and Lifebuoy Hand Wash
● Spread awareness about diabetes amongst young children as the Voice Actor in an animated film
● Critiqued movies like; Boss Baby, Ape, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid as a film reviewer on live radio
Gymnastics
Sep 2018 – Present

● Participated in and won numerous national and regional competitions
● Trained at gymnastics classes four times a week. Practicing routines for floor, bar, beam, and vault, engaged in physical conditioning, participated in stretching, learning new skills, and constantly striving to improve
Circus School
Sep 2015 – Present

● Learned and performed in a range of different aerial acts such as aerial silks, ariel straps, aerial hoop, aerial trapeze. Also mastered other circus acts such as ball walking, trampoline, and floor acrobatics
Art
March 2020 – Present

● Explored various mediums, such as; acrylic pouring, epoxy, oil painting, gold leafing, and clay to create numerous one-of-a-kind masterpieces
Flying
Aug 2023 – Present

● Learning how to fly a Cessna, specifically focusing on learning how to perform stalls, taking off, landing, taxing, communicating with air traffic control, and understanding the overall functions of the cockpit while training to obtain my Private Pilot’s License and be a recreational pilot
Diver, Padi Open Water Diving
July 2020 – Present

● Licensed as a PADI-certified diver, scuba diving in various locations such as Maldives, Fujairah, Croatia, Zanzibar, and Deep Dive Dubai
Youth Entrepreneur, 8billionideas
May 2023

● Participated in the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program during which we conceptualized and developed an app called “YoLo” that assists and supports students who suffer from social anxiety

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Student Committee Team Leader, UNHCR
Oct 2022 – May 2023

● Conduct weekly group meetings in which we discuss plans to raise money
● Communitacted and met the UNHCR team to understand what goals need to be achieved
● Collaborated with students to participate in fairs to spread awareness and receive donations for refugees
Teaching Assistant, Aastha Teaching
March 2021 – Feb 2023

● Visited different schools in UAE and taught gifted students how to read, write, and dance
Founder, Food4All
Sep 2019 – Present

● Raise money through the community, family, and friends to support my initiative
● Every Thursday distribute over 530+ drinks and snacks to the marginalized members of our society
Mahout, Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
Dec 2021

● Worked as a mahout at an ethical elephant sanctuary that rescues, supports, and rehabilitates injured elephants. Showered, prepared meals, fed, and walked the elephants
Week Without Walls, Nepal
Feb 2020

● Helped build houses for the underprivileged in Nepal
● Collaborated with my classmates to prepare and teach lessons to students in Nepal