Harshini Parandhaman
Irvine,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dynamic intern skilled in public speaking and research. Successfully developed engaging tour scripts and organized outreach events, fostering community connections and enhancing program visibility.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CALPIRG Intern
Calpirg
Irvine , CA
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated weekly community outreach events for environmental awareness, collaborating with student volunteers to maximize engagement.
- Engaged community members through discussions and workshops about sustainable practices.
- Researched local environmental issues to inform project planning, contributing ideas during weekly project meetings to enhance campaign strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials for public engagement. I have helped design interest posters for our events to recruit more volunteers.
- Supported fundraising efforts through social media campaigns and volunteer coordination.
- Coordinated logistics for event planning, including venue selection and scheduling, and executed virtual and in-person engagements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute project deliverables within established timelines, meeting our goals for the week by coordinating with each other about our roles.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and share ideas.
- Maintained accurate records of internship activities, coordinating phone banking sessions and safeguarding interest forms and petitions for Save the Ocean campaign.
- Provided administrative support, such as data entry, to keep track of potential volunteers and people interested in internships, and filing documents in the form of interest cards.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as communication, problem-solving, and time management, for the collection of petition signatures and writing letters to Governor Newsom.
Campus Representative
University of California Irvine
Irvine , CA
03.2025 - Current
- My job as a campus representative is, in short, to give tours on campus, attend outreach events on behalf of the school, engage with interested parties there, and share my experience as a student at UCI.
- Promoted campus events through social media and on-campus initiatives, increasing awareness and engagement among students and prospective attendees.
- Collaborated with student organizations to enhance program visibility and engagement.
- Developed engaging tour scripts that highlighted unique aspects of each location, resulting in positive feedback from the tour group. Memorized detailed information about campus history and culture during a 10-week training program.
- Led guided tours for groups of up to 30 prospective students and families, providing historical and cultural information about the different schools on campus.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and accommodating special requests during tours. I've adapted tours based on the group and given tours for people with disabilities and special requirements.
- Utilized storytelling techniques to captivate audiences, enhancing their overall experience during tours and ensuring a memorable first impression of UCI.
- Conducted research on historical facts, cultural traditions, and current events related to the destinations covered in the tours. We are given certain information and facts to memories, but I did a lot of research myself to find fun facts not commonly known, even by students on campus, to share on my tours.
- Adapted tour content based on audience demographics, ensuring a personalized experience for each group. Before tours start, I have a tradition of talking to my group, talking to the prospective students and figuring out what majors they are so I can focus on those more during the tour and actually engage with those students during the tour.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while interacting with diverse groups of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures. There is certain etiquette, or what we call tour etiquette, to make sure that we are professional during our tours.
- Assisted two prospective students in choosing UCI as their dream school, contributing to their successful admission to the class of 2025, while receiving positive feedback from students and parents on tour quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Westbourne School
Wales, UK07-2024
Skills
- Research skills
- Event planning
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Strong academic record
- Fast learner
- Creative and resourceful
- Recordkeeping
- Collaboration
- Computer skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Presentations
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Social media
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Client relationships
- Tech-Savvy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Tamil
Limited
Accomplishments
Elaine Hobson Best Short Story Award
Timeline
CALPIRG Intern
Calpirg
01.2026 - Current
Campus Representative
University of California Irvine
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Westbourne School