Raj Powar's Bid for VP of Finance

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RAJ POWARBID FOR NRHH VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

2013- 2014


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Hello, my name is Raj and i am running for the position of Vice President

of Finance for NRHH. Let me start off with a little bit about myself, I am

a 4th year student at SJSU planning to graduate with a degree in

Computer Science BS. I have been involved with housing since i first

transferred her to SJSU about two years ago. I started of by being a partof the CVB (Campus Village Building) Hall Government as a Floor

Representative, Fall 2011. Then the following semester, Spring 2012, I

applied to be a member of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)

and was inducted into the organization. Being involved with NRHH and

Hall Government further encouraged me to apply for the Resident Advisor

position in CVB. And as an RA i have realized that sufficient funding is

necessary to host any program. Working towards building community in

housing and organizing educational programs is main my objective. To do

this, the right amount of funding and smooth transaction between the

Finance committee is necessary. As a Vice President of Finance of NRHH,

I feel confident that i can make this happen.


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When I first experienced housing, as a floor representative I was able to

learn about the how programs with an educational model were applied in

a residential community. Also being a part of the Hall Government I was

required to attend the weekly hall government meetings, where as a

group we came up with monthly programs and hosted them. We also

discussed and approved money requests. This way i got to experience on

how money requests are made and how they should be written, in order

to be approved. In addition working along with the Treasurer of the CVB

Hall Government, I got insight into how the budget was allocated for the

semester. I was able to pick up many more details about the budgeting

aspects, for example on how you make a money request if dont have the

receipts (you turn in a memo).


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I have been involved in NRHH since

Spring 2012; i started off as an active

member. A year later when there wasopening for the VP of Finance, i

decided to join the Eboard. As a part of

NRHH i got the opportunity to

recognize my peers, who put in effort

and time to build a strong housing

community. It gives me satisfaction

that i can do this by being a part of the

Eboard and a member of NRHH. And

also being part of this organization i get

a chance to work on the foundations of NRHH 1. Leadership 2.

Academics 3. Community Service 4. Recognition.

Holding the position of VP of Finance currently has given me an in depth

insight into the organization and what is required out of NRHH. Being a

part of the Eboard has helped me become a much better leader. It has

helped understand the role of leader and, given me an opportunity to

work with an amazing group of hardworking leaders. Along with the

Eboard, i have experienced the number of programs and events that

required of NRHH per semester. I have been the VP of Finance for the

past couple of months and it has given me a fair idea of how the NRHH

budget works. As a VP of Finance, I have made sure the NRHH budget

remains updated and also at every Chapterand Eboard meetings I have

kept the members of the NRHH informed about the final budget. I have


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turned in all the money requests from the members to be reimbursed to

them.

GOALS

Have the budget ready and updated at all the meetings Will turn in all the necessary money requests forms and process

the reimbursements

Will hold a monthly meeting with the RHA VP of Finance to goover the budget

Will make sure all the Membership Pins and any OutstandingService Pins are provided to the active members of NRHH.

Provide all the support to the members and Eboard of NRHH inhosting the programs.

Collaborate with the VP of Administration in promoting GreenWeek on housing

Increase the collaboration on programs between NRHH andRHA.


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TIME COMMITMENTS

NRHH: 3-4hrs per weekACADEMICS: 15 UNITS


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RAJ POWAR375 S 9

thStreet, San Jose CA-95112

+1 (650) [email protected]

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Fall11 Present

San Jose State University (SJSU), USA

GPA: 3.22

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Fall09 Spring11

California State University East Bay, USA

GPA: 3.46

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) Vice President Of Finance

Spring13 Present

Manage and Update the NRHH budget. Process all the money requests made through NRHH. Assist the Executive Board and the NRHH in hosting programs.

CVB Hall Government Floor Rep

Fall11 Spring12 Organize and Host programs for the residents. Advertise programs on housing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Resident Advisor University Housing Services, SJSU, USA

Fall12 Present

Responsible for handling on-campus resident student concerns and reporting illegal activities. Organize, host and manage educational programs for the residents living on campus.

Skills Customer Service Skills Leadership Skills Communication Skills Organization Skills

TECHNOLOGIES

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Think Tank

To whom it may concern,

It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for Raj Powar

in his running for the position of Vice President of Finance for the National Residence

Hall Honorary Makoto Ushihara Chapter. I have known Raj since we were both in

Campus Village B's Hall Government for 2011-2012. He was a floor representative of

the 9th floor, and one of the most dedicated and hard working. His perseverance, and

determination in both his academics and participation in Hall government lead to his

nomination of Student of the Month for December 2011 that won on a national level.

I witnessed his dedication to his work in Hall Government and through his

professional development he became a Resident Advisor for Campus Village B for the

2012-2013 year.

Raj, as a first year RA, has done an outstanding job in his building of Campus Village

B. He has accomplished excellent and thoughtful programming to the residents of

University Housing Services. In Spring of 2013, Raj was appointed to become the

National Residence Hall Honorary's Vice President of Finance after the position was

vacated. He has done an excellent job coming mid year to the Makoto Ushihara

Chapter and accomplished many things. He quickly submitted budget proposals as

the beginning of the semester for the Makoto Ushihara Chapter. Raj also took

initiative in ordering membership pins, and Outstanding Service Pins for the Sparta

Awards.

In addition, Raj has actively participated in the collaboration with the Residence Hall

Association. He fully supported the collaboration of the two organization's biggest

program of the Spring 2013 semester. Their program, Family Feud: College Edition,

was a huge hit amongst resident participants and the audience. He ensures that all

things are accounted for in the success of his organization.

Raj is an excellent member of University Housing Services of SJSU and all of his

participation in it's organization's show why he is an outstanding leader. This is why

I fully support Raj Powar in his bid for the National Residence Hall Honorary Vice

President of Finance for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Please contact me if you have any questions or need further elaboration.

Sincerely,

Eric LaviVice President of Administration


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