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Naina Sahay

Portland

Summary

Confident individual with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving strengths. Brings reliability, initiative, and positivity to new challenges. Eager to support team goals and contribute to workplace success.

Work History

Cashier

Voodoo Doughnut
Portland, OR
2023 - 2024
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently in high-volume environment.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace to enhance customer experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation during peak hours.

Volunteer

Project Ruchi
Bangalore, India
2022 - 2022

● Had the opportunity to work on a social project named Project Ruchi started by students to aid COVID patients.

● The goal was to connect COVID patients who need food with home cooks willing to supply food. I had the opportunity to interview potential candidates, verify information, and advocate on social media via platforms like Instagram.

Intern

Indegene
Bangalore. India
2021 - 2022

Participated in Mentored Biology Internship under a genetics company named Indegene. Worked with Dr. Pallavi Mohanty to understand how to navigate bio-databases. We worked on a paper

around cancer research where we tried to detect which genes a potential cancer drug would target based on the string interactions affecting adenomas.

  • Conducted research to enhance understanding of healthcare solutions and market trends.
  • Participated in training sessions to develop skills in industry-specific tools and software.

Intern

Polygence
Bangalore, India
2021 - 2021

Mentored research. Worked with Dr. Juan Zuluaga on a research paper on aposematic coloration in poison dart frogs and its applications in other ecosystems. We discussed reading research papers, proper citations, and writing scientific papers in this process.

Volunteer

1M1B
Bangalore, India
2019 - 2020

Did the Future Leaders Program with 1M1B where I worked on a project focused on financial literacy for underserved women. The project was selected to go the New York and I had the opportunity to present it to the United Nations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Reed College
Portland
05.2026

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Oregon Driver's license
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible schedule
  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer service
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Cash handling

Interests

  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • Animal Care
  • Strategy Games
  • Reading
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like music, language learning, and art, to expand skills and techniques

Timeline

Cashier

Voodoo Doughnut
2023 - 2024

Volunteer

Project Ruchi
2022 - 2022

Intern

Indegene
2021 - 2022

Intern

Polygence
2021 - 2021

Volunteer

1M1B
2019 - 2020

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Reed College