Pooja Naik

(818) 456-2308 | poojanaik@unc.edu

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Public Health August 2015-May 2019
BS in Public Health (Environmental Health), Minors in Information Systems and Biology

• Coursework in Computer Science, Calculus, Statistics, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, and Information Systems
• Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Molecular Biology and Spanish at University of Costa Rica
• Honors Carolina scholar, Dean’s List, Buckley Public Service Scholar

EXPERIENCE
GILLINGS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Chapel Hill, NC
Data Analyst | Clinical Research Assistant August 2017 – Present
• Performed statistical analysis, data cleaning, and data modeling on large datasets of lab samples
• Used R and Excel to compile a final project detailing sensitivity and specificity of aforementioned samples
• Performed bacterial culturing, PCR, DNA isolation and extraction, Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test, gel electrophoresis
on air and water MRSA samples near hog CAFOs

UNC WATER INSTITUTE Chapel Hill, NC

Data Management & Communications Intern September 2017 – April 2018
• Maintained database of contact information and project documentation for the 2018 Nexus Conference
• Prepared and reviewed documents such as correspondence, drafts, files, records, memos, and emails for Conference
• Utilized Microsoft Excel to manage information related to promotion and marketing of the event
• Worked directly with Duke, UNC, and NC State academic departments to communicate with faculty members and
organize final list of speakers for the conference

CAROLINA UNION Chapel Hill, NC

Guest Services Assistant March 2016 – May 2017
• Provide friendly and professional assistance to clientele thereby administering smooth execution of their meeting/event
• Professionally communicated with and assisted Carolina Union management to oversee catering, technology, staffing, and
advertising needs of client’s event or meeting

ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP

GLOBEMED UNC Chapel Hill, NC
Campaigns Committee January 2016 – Present
• Executed and promoted various fundraisers and campaigns, such as Red Tie Affair
• Prepared financial reports and assist with budgeting of organization’s financial resources

ENRICH Chapel Hill, NC

Tutor January 2016 – May 2018
• Plan English writing and grammar lessons for tutor sessions with partner

MEDICAL DIALOGUE Chapel Hill, NC

Semester Coordinator September 2016 – May 2018
• Prepared presentations and agenda for general body meetings
• Maintained professional communication with faculty members to keep track of seminar information and details
• Documented minutes and took notes of general body meetings, sending emails to members afterwards

SKILLS
• Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Web Design
• Programs: Python, R, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
• Languages: English, Spanish, Gujarati
• Detail-oriented, creative problem-solving, teamwork, written/verbal communication, quick learner