Padmajaraje Gaekwad
Vadodara
Summary
Aspiring business and art professional, passionate about leveraging innovative, socially conscious strategies to preserve and promote cultural heritage. Founder of Heart to Feet, a youth-led social enterprise that has distributed over 8,000 pairs of refurbished footwear across India. Experienced in team management, community outreach, and content creation focused on Indian art and history. Pursuing A-Levels in Mathematics, Economics, and History of Art at Downe House School. Eager to explore how commercial frameworks can support accessibility, education, and sustainability in the art world. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges in an evolving environment
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Director
Heart to Feet (Self Initiated)
Vadodara
03.2024 - Current
- Founded a youth-led social enterprise to collect, refurbish, and redistribute gently used footwear to underserved communities across India.
- Recruited and led a team of volunteers to execute donation drives, partner with local NGOs, and coordinate sustainable distribution in Vadodara, and Odisha.
- Distributed over 8,000 pairs of footwear, reducing the risk of injury and infection for barefoot children and adults.
- Currently, I am working to expand support for individuals affected by leprosy by funding the production of custom-made orthopedic footwear.
Art History & Outreach Content Creator
Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum, Baroda
Vadodara
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Created short educational video series exploring the history, symbolism, and significance of Indian artworks.
- Aimed at raising cultural awareness and interest in art among younger audiences.
- Scripts, narrates, and edits content, drawing from research and family art collections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downe House
Hermitage Rd, Cold Ash, Thatcham RG18 9JJ, United 07-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Content creation
- Cultural awareness
- Project management
- Innovative and visionary
- Basic data organization (Excel, Google Sheets, etc)
Affiliations
- Lakshya Trust volunteer
- Football, tennis, and golf athletes
- Homescience Association of India volunteer
Certification
- Ivy House Leadership Award
- Nanhi Chhaan National Essay Context 2021 top 15 nationally
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Gujarati
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Art History & Outreach Content Creator
Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum, Baroda
01.2025 - 03.2025
Founder and Director
Heart to Feet (Self Initiated)
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Downe House
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