Paru Sreekanth Email & Phone Number

02766, Norton, Massachusetts, United States

Westford, Massachusetts, United States

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

• Receive and process food/beverage samples, ensuring accurate preparation of testing materials
• Conduct comprehensive chemical and microbiological analyses (Food Allergen Testing,Environmental Studies, Microbial Counts, Pathogen Identification)
• Perform quality control checks and maintain calibration of laboratory equipment

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Work within an executive board to organize major in-person events throughout the year for the South Asian community at UMass Amherst (500+ guests)
• Managing various purchase requests, vendor contracts, and hall rentals along with coinciding with food safety regulations, fire safety protocols, and security codes
• Training recruited junior events coordinator on event coordinator protocols

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Work within an executive board to organize major in-person events throughout the year for the South Asian community at UMass Amherst (500+ guests)
• Managing various purchase requests, vendor contracts, and hall rentals along with coinciding with food safety regulations, fire safety protocols, and security codes
• Working closely with the treasurer to ensure budget can meet funding needs for each event

• Elected by the UMass South Asian community to represent its freshmen student body while working within an executive board to promote South Asian culture throughout campus
• Assisting with virtual efforts in event planning, fundraising etc.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Oversee organization's social media activities, manage all accounts across different social media platforms (@umassdhadak), design new content, document accomplishments and events to share with followers, work along side other executive board members to plan and lead team

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Demonstrated versatility as a performer, showcasing skills in various dance styles including Bollywood, Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and more.
• Gained experience performing and competing in various locations across New England and beyond.

Norton, Massachusetts, United States

• Supported routine testing within communicated timelines to meet clinical and commercial need in compliance with cGMPs
• Assisted in the coordination of routine and non-routine sample submissions (Shipping, aliquoting, inventory management, and external laboratory shipments, as needed)
• Provided laboratory organization support for general operation and audit readiness

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed innovative new genomics products and applications based on LexaGene's technology, utilizing automated sample preparation and quantitative RT-PCR.
• Prepared and validated buffers, in-house reagents, calibrators, and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
• Conducted high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
• Recorded, interpreted, and presented laboratory results to senior colleagues.

Westford, Massachusetts, United States

• Help guests select food and beverages by presenting menu, offering cocktails and answering food preparation questions
• Organized large parties reservations and special requests efficiently and accurately
• Serviced guests with food and beverage requests in a timely, professional, and friendly manner
• Awarded Employee of the Month of June

Westford, Massachusetts, United States

• Greeting incoming and departing guests, escorting them to assigned dining area based on availability and preferences
• Manage the flow of guests into the dining areas and providing accurate wait times to incoming guests
• Assist dining room staff by setting and clearing tables

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Summer 2018 & 2019 Research Assistant under Sunita R. Setlur, PhD
• Acquired foundational laboratory protocol experience and research knowledge.
• Developed a basic understanding of bioreactor operation
• Performed electrophoresis, demonstrating competency in gel preparation

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbiology, General

Activities and Societies: UMass South Asian Students Association, UMass Dhadak Fusion Dance Team

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: DECA Officer Board and Competitive Member, Speech and Debate, Ghost & Goblins, Community Service Team