Simran Balakrishnan

(678) 654-4636 * simran.balakrishnan@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Northview High School Expected Graduation: May 2023
Clubs: National Honor Society, French Honor Society, International Thespian Society, MD Junior
Key Courses: AP Computer Science P, AP Chemistry, AP Lang, AP BC Calculus, Advanced Drama
GPA: 4.0

EXPERIENCE
Mei Charms Founder 2020-
• As the creative founder, developed customized products based on specific customer requirements
• Promoted products on multiple channels, including social media, online campaigns, and word-of-mouth initiatives
• Analyzed which products are selling and kept track of the customer base’s wants
Sugar Mill Cultural Events Youth Chair 2018-
• Coordinated youth programs and events, donation drives
• Conducted winter coat drives

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES
Student Leadership Johns Creek Student Leader 2021-2023
• Developed leadership skills, including goal-setting and project management
• Conducted oral history interviews, researched, filmed, narrated, and edited a documentary highlighting the history
and impact of Macedonia Cemetery
Governor’s Honors Program 59 Theatre Major Finalist 2022
• Directed three shows, edited peers’ plays, and wrote two monologues
• Collaborated to create multiple original shows and performances
• Designed and built stage sets
• Coordinated lighting and sound design for performances
French Honor Society Member 2021-2023
• Organized activities for national French week.
International Thespian Society Secretary 2021-2023
• Maintained accurate point records and organized attendance records
• Created the thespian troupe 6577 binder, encapsulating all the activities accomplished by the troupe throughout
the previous year
• Designed posters for club fairs and advertising
MD Junior Vice President/Director of Presentations 2021-2022
• Developed program activities
• Designed PowerPoint presentations and posters for speakers and events
• Researched and contacted potential invitational speakers
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Tableau
Languages: English – native, Tamil – proficient, French – proficient
Skills: Project planning, Public speaking, Goal Management
Awards: All-Star Cast Award (Georgia Regional One-Act Competition), Leadership Award (from Fulton County
District Attorney Fani T. Willis), Special Congressional Recognition Award (from Lucy McBath), Macedonia Cemetery
Proclamation and Recognition (from Mayor Bradberry), Super Honor Roll, National French Literacy Test- Bronze Award
Volunteer: Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Meals by Grace, Rainbow Village, MedShare International, Shankar
Netralaya, Raksha, Ekal Vidhyala