Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities & Interests
Languages
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Richa Kayastha

New Delhi

Summary

Driven and well-rounded individual with a strong foundation in public policy, research, and cultural engagement. Experienced in leading creative and academic initiatives, with a disciplined, self-motivated approach shaped by UPSC preparation and diverse collaborative projects. Passionate about contributing to meaningful, impact-driven work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aspirant

UPSC
06.2021 - Current
  • Completed UPSC coaching, gaining strong knowledge in Indian polity, history, economy, environment, etc.
  • Designed and maintained a disciplined study schedule to efficiently cover extensive syllabus content.
  • Actively participated in peer study groups, promoting collaborative learning and discussion.

Artist

Freelance
10.2020 - Current
  • Completed various commissioned art projects, including illustrations, digital art, music album covers, merchandise customization, Madhubani painting, logo design, etc.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets, delivering high-quality work on schedule.

Language Tutor

Self Employed
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided personalized French language tutoring to students of various ages and proficiency levels.
  • Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans, to meet student learning needs.

Research Intern

Behavioural Insights, Architecture & Strategy Pvt. Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Drafted reports summarizing research findings and conclusions.
  • Developed and analyzed surveys to collect user feedback regarding product features.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Hons.) - Mathematics

Sri Venkateshwara College
New Delhi
01.2020

Senior Secondary (XII) -

Kendriya Vidyala
Dwarka, New Delhi
01.2017

Secondary (X) -

Kendriya Vidyala
Dwarka, New Delhi
01.2015

Skills

  • Design and media tools: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva
  • Productivity suites: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace
  • Programming and data tools: C, R, LaTeX, Mathematica

Certification

French Language (B1 level certification)

Alliance Française De Delhi

(Sep. 2019 -Dec. 2019)

Fundamentals of Public Policy by ISPP

Program and Project Management by QCI

Tableau by Simplilearn

SQL Basics, W3Schools

Accomplishments

  • General Secretary, Leonci Art Society
    Led decor planning for annual college fest Nexus, organized art events, painted community murals in Chanakyapuri slums, and supported team skill development.
  • Cultural Head, Mathematics Association
    Managed cultural events including annual Mathematics Fest.
  • Member, English Debating Society
  • Member, Effulgence Photography Society

Extracurricular Activities & Interests

  • Visual Arts
  • Film & Photography
  • Fitness & Endurance Sports
  • Graphic Design and Digital Illustration

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Maithili (Regional Language)
  • French (Proficient in reading, writing, speaking)
  • Urdu (Proficient in reading, writing)

Timeline

Language Tutor

Self Employed
07.2022 - 02.2023

Aspirant

UPSC
06.2021 - Current

Research Intern

Behavioural Insights, Architecture & Strategy Pvt. Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2021

Artist

Freelance
10.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Hons.) - Mathematics

Sri Venkateshwara College

Senior Secondary (XII) -

Kendriya Vidyala

Secondary (X) -

Kendriya Vidyala
Richa Kayastha