Banica Atri
Ahmedabad
Summary
My name is Banica Atri, and my goal is to make lives better every day, be it humans or animals! I have a lot of hobbies and wish to fulfill my passions, as well as help others do the same! I am a dependable and compassionate individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
They Matter
India
03.2022 - Current
- Spreading awareness, knowledge and information related to stray animal welfare, and animals in general
- Hosted multiple podcasts and sessions with individuals experienced in the field of Animal Welfare.
- Encouraging compassion and kindness in others especially children.
Project Manager
in-House
New York (remote)
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance and project timelines.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
Content Research Specialist
in-House
New York (remote)
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Researched and wrote content briefs for new content and article updates.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
- Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion.
Team Associate
Carve Foundation
Ahmedabad
07.2021 - 03.2022
- It is an organization run by Mrs. Mitali Patel, who is a hypnotherapist, Counselor and energy healer. My role was:
- To observe the sessions conducted by Mrs. Patel and be able to gain first hand experience.
- Receive in-depth knowledge about the various aspects of human psychology and spirituality, as well as more exposure in Freudian school of thought and the importance of consciousness.
- Constructed a Monthly Affirmation Journal for Self-help from scratch, in collaboration with Mrs. Patel.
Service Dog Training Assistant
Sugar Rush Outdoors
Ahmedabad
09.2019 - 03.2020
- It is a startup which is working on Animal Assisted Therapy, mainly Dogs, to help specially abled children. My role was:
- Gaining insight and learning Dog behaviorism and AAS, while assisting the head dog trainer.
- Volunteering in multiple workshops hosted, like art therapy, animal petting and interaction therapy.
Undergraduate Student Intern
Dr Dipti Joshi
Ahmedabad
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Dr. Dipti Joshi is a Level 5 certified TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. My role involved:
- Assisting and observing her in multiple sessions.
- Taking up individual sessions myself with clients under Dr. Joshi's supervision.
- Presenting insights on client sessions and creating and handling case histories.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Animal Welfare
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi06.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
St Xavier’s College, Autonomous
Ahmedabad03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St Xavier’s College, Autonomous
Ahmedabad06.2020
HSC -
Anand Niketan Satellite
Ahmedabad05.2017
Upto Std 10 - High School
Villa Theresa High School
Mumbai05.2015
Certificate Course - Dinosaur Paleobiology
University of Alberta
Canada07.2020
Skills
- Teaching
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Data Collection
- Experiment supervision
- Statistical analysis
- Organization and Time Management
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Certification
1. Level 3 practitioner in Clinical Hypnotherapy
2. Certified Level 1 TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
3. American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1
4. Level 1 practitioner in Lucid Dreaming and Dream Analysis
5. Level 1 in Forensic Hypnotherapy
6. QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
7. Certified Open Water Diver (PADI)
8. Various workshops and seminars on TAT, Mindfulness, Research methods, Psychotherapy.
Hobbies
I like to consider myself as an individual interested in experiencing the beauty of life and nature. I have a passion for astrophotography, cloudscape and Landscape photography. I also love to indulge in sports and explore different types of physical sports and combat. I have a passion for water adventure sports. I also love acting in my free time. I still have a lot of interests that I am on the path of pursuing, including juggling and drumming.
Timeline
Project Manager
in-House
11.2022 - 12.2022
Content Research Specialist
in-House
10.2022 - 11.2022
Founder
They Matter
03.2022 - Current
Team Associate
Carve Foundation
07.2021 - 03.2022
Service Dog Training Assistant
Sugar Rush Outdoors
09.2019 - 03.2020
Undergraduate Student Intern
Dr Dipti Joshi
06.2019 - 10.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Animal Welfare
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
St Xavier’s College, Autonomous
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St Xavier’s College, Autonomous
HSC -
Anand Niketan Satellite
Upto Std 10 - High School
Villa Theresa High School
Certificate Course - Dinosaur Paleobiology
University of Alberta