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Oviya Ilangovan

Cary,NC

Summary

Dynamic and ambitious Biology major with a keen interest in biology and medical research. Equipped with a strong academic background in biology, chemistry, and related coursework, and hands-on experience in laboratory techniques through academic and extracurricular activities. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance in a laboratory. Motivated to contribute to cutting-edge research and ready to contribute reliability and expertise to LabCorp’s mission of enhancing patient health through precise and efficient laboratory diagnostics.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Volunteer

UNC Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Volunteered over 100+ hours
  • Volunteer 2-4 hours per week with at least 25 volunteer hours per semester.
  • Play with pediatric patients in the Pediatric Playroom to provide comfort and joy within the hospital environment.
  • Provide one-on-one playtime with pediatric patients in their rooms performing various activities such as reading a book, playing games, etc.
  • Cuddle with infants for an hour to provide a sense of comfort during one-on-one time.
  • Sanitize toys that are under enteric contact and contact-droplet safety.
  • Transport patients from their rooms to the Pediatric Playroom.
  • Provide support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Report patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Comply with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.

CPALS Fundraising Chair

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
05.2024 - Current
  • Raised over $700 since August.
  • Raised substantial funds by organizing and executing successful fundraising events such as a 5K run, benefit nights, bake sales, and more.
  • Expanded the donor base through targeted outreach efforts and networking within the community.
  • Cultivated a strong sense of teamwork among committee members by fostering open communication and collaboration on projects.
  • Evaluated success of past fundraisers, making improvements leading to higher revenue generation in future events.
  • Assist with scholarships for kids who have Cancer.

1 to 1 Playtime With Cancer Pediatric Patients

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
08.2023 - Current
  • Visit my "pal" who is a cancer pediatric patient at the hospital and spend time with them every week.
  • Spend about 2 hours three times a week playing and spending time with the patient.
  • Communicate with the family on what times work for them to meet up and spend time with their child.

Festival of Hope Event Planner

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
02.2024 - Current
  • Planning an annual event for 7 months for pediatric oncology patients at the UNC Hospital where they participate in activities and games the whole day.
  • Help gather sponsors to fundraise the event and raise money for the children.
  • Plan crafts and games for the kids to do with their families.

Volunteer

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
01.2023 - Current


  • Support current/previous pediatric UNC Hematology-Oncology patients, their families, and healthcare workers.
  • Provide trusting, supportive relationships with pediatric patients and their families.
  • Assist with special events and programs related to the UNC hospital and fundraising for the organization such as decorating the children's clinic at the UNC Pediatric hospital.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running of events by helping with organization and careful planning.

Piano Player

Brookdale Senior Living Facility
06.2024 - Current
  • Play piano to create a calming and joyful atmosphere, supporting emotional well-being for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
  • Tailored song selections to residents' preferences, enhancing personal connections and boosting engagement.
  • Play popular music from residents' youth to stimulate memory recall and encourage social interaction.

Intern

Supportiv
01.2024 - Current
  • Wrote an article about how school shootings affect your mental health and published it online for people to read and relate to.
  • Gathered research from multiple sources for readers to relate to and have an outlook and help the audience on mental issues they are struggling with.
  • Utilized search engine optimization to increase its visibility when people search up for help regarding this topic.

Office Assistant

Carolina Housing
05.2024 - Current
  • Work 6-8 hours a week
  • Create an inclusive on-campus housing environment that promotes personal development, citizenship, involvement, and leadership.
  • Provide convenient housing that is secure, inclusive and supportive for students.
  • Maintain approachability to residents and a clean and organized office.

Caregiver

Care YaYa
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs at their homes to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with administering medications.
  • Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored oral intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals.

Musical Performer

The Children's Cochlear Implant Center At UNC (CCI
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed the piano for a showcase to help fundraise for a van to provide remote audiology services in rural areas for families who are unable to travel for service
  • Help provide quality audiology and speech-language services to children and their families regardless of their ability to pay

Mathnasium Tutor

Mathnasium
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Tutored 20-25 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans 15 hours a week.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Explained math concepts in a caring and encouraging environment to help kids learn and comprehend complex concepts.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Developed and implemented creative activities to engage students and enhance comprehension and focus.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
  • Improved test scores through one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Summer Program

Emory Winship Cancer And Research Institute
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Attended lectures three times a week given by Winship oncologists to gain a better understanding of the breadth of cancer research.
  • Collaborated and communicated with other students from across the country.
  • Expanded on the idea of cancer research and got exposed to many jobs that those interested in the field of oncology can pursue.

Summer Program

Harvard Summer Program
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • In Harvard's Coding Academy of June 2019, I learned about
    Computer Science and Programming, and how to solve
    problems based on data and algorithms using computers.
  • In June 2020, I applied and attended Harvard's Pre-Med
    Academy. As part of the Pre-Med Academy, I got to learn about
    the DNA and biology of humans from students at Harvard and
    Harvard alumni and how the research in biology into DNA/RNA
    structures helps find cures for diseases like cancer and more.
  • Piqued my curiosity in science by observing how science can
    solve most of the predicaments people encounter in the
    world.

Self Employer

Fundraiser
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Raised approximately over $1000 in funds from January to
    June to provide school supplies for children in Velanai, Sri
    Lanka who were survivors of Tamil genocide.
  • Researched and identified potential donors.
  • Visited the school that summer in July where I met with the
    principal and discussed how the money has helped them
    provide many textbooks for the students' education.

Intern

Congressman Jeff Jackson
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Called citizens who support Congressman Jeff Jackson, took down messages, and provided information regarding his platform.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports so Jeff Jackson can contact them in the future to gain support and raise money for his campaign.
  • Collaborated with other interns and Jeff Jackson's campaign manager as a team to solve workflow issues.

Intern

State Senator Wiley Nickel
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Completed phone calls asking citizens about what issues they want Senator Nickel to pursue to help benefit the lives of North Carolinians.
  • Used effective communication skills towards people when they answer my phone calls and engage them to respond to survey questions.
  • Expert knowledge in Open VPB platform to access voter database and record North Carolina voters' responses.
  • Knowledgeable about public policy issues on health care, education, taxation and state funding, and global climate change.

Leadership Program

HOBY
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Applied and was selected as one of the two students to attend
    a three to four-day HOBY leadership seminar, where students
    across the state explore and discover their personal leadership
    strengths, and learn how to apply them to serve their
    community.
  • Applied and was elected as one of the 8 volunteers to volunteer for the HOBY seminar and teach high school sophomores about how to be an effective leader and create a positive change in their community and the world one summer.

Education

8/2022-6/2026 Majoring in Biology B.S.

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Panther Creek High School
Cary, NC
06.2022

Skills

  • Learned various laboratory procedures like PCR, Western Blots, Gel- Electrophoresis, etc
  • Learned and performed PCR to amplify and replicate DNA for the proper identification of individuals
  • Learned to use R coding, Vernier, ApE, and MEGA11 software
  • Prepared stock solutions, media for growing bacteria and yeast, and electrophoresis gels
  • Able to use pipettes, micropipettes, lab glassware, and other lab materials
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital staff in a clear and empathetic manner
  • Experience collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care and smooth workflow
  • Focuses on fostering strong relationships with patients
  • Have computer programming skills, specifically Python, and can easily adapt to learning new computer programs and databases needed
  • Critical thinker where I identify strengths and weaknesses and find alternative solutions or approaches to problems through logic and reasoning
  • Attentive to small details when doing my work to perform at a high standard
  • Create a positive learning environment for everyone to work together and perform in activities
  • Receptive attitude where I can handle constructive criticism and enact change when needed to grow
  • Flexible to handle new, different, and changing environments
  • Smart organizational skills to manage project tasks
  • Effective communication skills to facilitate successful interactions with others
  • Manage time effectively for myself and others to meet deadlines
  • Effective problem solver to handle any tough challenges in an organization
  • Strategic Mindset to have a long-term vision and mission for an organization

Languages

Tamil
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Piano Player

Brookdale Senior Living Facility
06.2024 - Current

CPALS Fundraising Chair

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
05.2024 - Current

Office Assistant

Carolina Housing
05.2024 - Current

Festival of Hope Event Planner

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
02.2024 - Current

Intern

Supportiv
01.2024 - Current

1 to 1 Playtime With Cancer Pediatric Patients

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
08.2023 - Current

Hospital Volunteer

UNC Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Musical Performer

The Children's Cochlear Implant Center At UNC (CCI
03.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Carolina Pediatric Attention Love And Support
01.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Care YaYa
10.2022 - Current

Mathnasium Tutor

Mathnasium
01.2022 - 08.2022

Summer Program

Emory Winship Cancer And Research Institute
06.2021 - 07.2021

Intern

Congressman Jeff Jackson
06.2021 - 08.2021

Intern

State Senator Wiley Nickel
03.2021 - 05.2021

Leadership Program

HOBY
06.2020 - 06.2021

Summer Program

Harvard Summer Program
06.2019 - 06.2020

Self Employer

Fundraiser
01.2019 - 07.2019

8/2022-6/2026 Majoring in Biology B.S.

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Panther Creek High School

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