Ryoma Sanda
Nagoya
Summary
Bilingual student with a background of living in Boston Massachusetts, Singapore, and Nagoya. Currently attending Nagoya International School as a student aiming to achieve the IB diploma in May 2024. Hobbies and skills consist of interests in aquatic life and the cultivation of multiple fish tanks housing multiple different species of organisms, absolute pitch pianist who plays by the ear, and as a humorous yet caring brother.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Center For Life Science
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Visited the Center for Life Sciences as an intern in Boston, MA. Learnt and was able to use skills to apply western blotting to lung tumor cell mutations.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Learned and applied my results of research in the form of presentations to other members of the lab
Club President of School's Tutoring Club
School
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Led the school's tutoring club, which both worked to tutor students at the school from different grades, but also raise money to donate out to charities and local organizations
- Expanded club membership with successful, proactive strategies, such as getting better contact with local communities, to better understand where the donations would go towards and what they would help with.
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement constantly, talking with all members to see what could be changed for the better.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly to make data-driven decisions that improved overall club operations.
- Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles, expanding opportunities for decision-making and leadership in the club
- Expanded and helped increase the reputation of the club around the school, alongside recruiting record numbers of members and tutees.
Model United Nations Delegate/Chair
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Went on to represent the school as a delegate in national MUN conferences, such as West Japan MUN in Fukuoka, Japan
- Worked with experience as both a delegate and a chair for 3 years, improving my knowledge of current world issues, alongside the process of debate and speech
- Helped organize a new branch of the school club for middle-school students, teaching them the basics of MUN alongside organizing the first middle school MUN conference in the school.
- Helped create promotional videos and advertisements for the club during club fairs, alongside school assemblies.
Badminton Player
School Varsity Team
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Played as both a casual and team representative for the school's badminton team for 4 years.
- Go to other international schools and events to play and represent the school and have won multiple games.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities, helping coach and assist new players and lead practices.
Part Time Work
Logistics Management
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Part-time job to gain experience at a logistics center during the summer
- Got to learn about the experiences of manufacturing and packaging products, including business strategies and workforce implementation
- Allowed me to work on my language and gestures in a more formal professional environment under superiors, alongside common workplace ethics
Band Member
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Helped form a band with fellow friends and musicians to play songs and practice during after-school hours
- Collaborated with fellow band members to develop a unique sound and style, setting the group apart from other acts.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating dynamic stage presence and interactive performances, playing for major school events such as prom and festivals.
- Rehearsed extensively to ensure tight musical performances at almost every event
Education
IB Diploma -
Nagoya International School
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan 04.2001 -
Skills
10th Grade inquiry award:
I received this award for my extensive research and interviews I conducted for my personal project, where I went out and about to email and talk to professional musicians to ask about their work on BGM soundtracks I got in touch with video game artists, composers, and local musicians allowing me to gain the knowledge needed to make my music product
NISMUN chair reward:
I received this award for my work as a chair for the 10th official NISMUN conference, working both as a delegate and a chair to ensure proper process of debate and consideration of all delegates
Timeline
Intern
Center For Life Science
07.2023 - 08.2023
Part Time Work
Logistics Management
06.2023 - 08.2023
Club President of School's Tutoring Club
School
12.2022 - 03.2024
Band Member
09.2022 - 06.2024
Model United Nations Delegate/Chair
08.2020 - 05.2023
Badminton Player
School Varsity Team
09.2019 - 02.2024
IB Diploma -
Nagoya International School
04.2001 -