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Damla Yakan

Westampton,NJ

Summary

Undergraduate biology student driven by intellectual curiosity and a deep enthusiasm for discovery, with research experience in genome annotation and a record of initiating campus programs that expand community engagement. Combines analytical rigor with initiative to translate ideas into measurable impact.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Origami Club, Founder and President

Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2025 - Current
  • Founded and lead campus club teaching origami and balloon modeling through hands-on workshops and group instruction
  • Organized and hosted themed events, including an October Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society
  • Planned programming, recruited members, and coordinated activities to sustain participation and engagement
  • Managed event logistics, materials, and promotion to support successful club operations

Blood Training Officer

Red Cross South Jersey Youth Corps
South Jersey, NJ
05.2025 - 06.2026
  • Directed campus-wide donor recruitment and outreach campaigns for multiple blood drives
  • Led logistics, scheduling, and volunteer coordination for large-scale medical donation events
  • Surpassed collection targets (37 units vs. 30 goal) and recruited 13 first-time donors in a single drive
  • Managed appointment scheduling achieving near-full capacity (49 of 51 slots filled)
  • Selected to continue leading future drives based on event success and organizational impact

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Mount Holly, NJ
06-2025

Skills

  • Research experience
  • Intellectual initiative
  • Leadership impact
  • Depth of involvement
  • Independent curiosity
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Project execution ability
  • Communication skills
  • Collaborative ability

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Scientific discovery and biological systems
  • Instrumental music performance (violin, guitar, piano, bağlama)
  • Origami design and crafting
  • Educational outreach and community health initiatives
  • Behavioral science and psychology

Timeline

Origami Club, Founder and President

Rowan College At Burlington County
09.2025 - Current

Blood Training Officer

Red Cross South Jersey Youth Corps
05.2025 - 06.2026

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Rowan College At Burlington County

High School Diploma -

Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Damla Yakan