Baffour Isaac Dua-Agyeman

**** ****** *****

Fontana, CA 92336

909-***-****

ac3kwn@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

An understanding of biological, physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of behavior

Basic understanding of the various disciplines in psychology as well as major theories and history of psychology and concepts in biopsychology

Familiarity and experience with the psychological research methods, including data collection and analysis

Knowledge of research ethics, conducting and developing experimental design, and writing scientific reports in APA format

Specific knowledge and abilities related to specializations (ie: Cognition, Neuroscience, Developmental, Brain States, Psychopharmacology, Psychopathology, Human Sexuality/Mating, etc.)

GENERAL SKILLS:

Academic writing and presentation skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Abstract reasoning

Communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership and teamwork skills

Organization/time management skills

Goal setting and prioritizing

Knowledge of and experience with basic techniques of statistical analysis

General research skills including database searching, conducting literature reviews, synthesizing and interpreting vast amounts of information, designing and conducting new research, data analysis, and interpreting and understanding both your own and other’s research results

EDUCATION:

B.A. Psychology

University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Date of Graduation: June 2017

HS Diploma

Etiwanda High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 92336

Date of Graduation: 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Developmental Shop Assistant 4/2016 - 6/2017

Psychological and Brain Sciences Department

University of California, Santa Barbara

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Made inventories & records of hazardous/biological material, furniture, and supplies received for delivery.

Shipping/receiving/processing packing slips

Destruction of confidential academic documents and removal of sensitive data from faculty/staff/graduate computers and hard drives

Assisting faculty or staff members with special inquires

Assisting department engineer with day to day and special assignments

Front-End Assistant/Cashier/Bakery 10/3/2013 - 6/13/2015

Costco Wholesale

7095 Market Pl Drive Goleta, CA 93117

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide individualized attention to every customer without any delay.

Address and follow-up all customer queries.

Stay updated on new products and their locations

Ensure that the shopping carts are properly organized for the convenience of customers.

Process damaged and returned products

Extend assistance to other departments’ staff to enhance customer service.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Member, American Red Cross (2011-2012)

Volunteered to provide disaster relief at home and abroad

Oversaw the dispersal of food, clothing, necessities, and blood donations

Skilled in emergency preparedness, managing a small group of individuals, planning social events, and budgeting time and resources.

Member, School Band

Participated in various musical performances

Assisted in the maintenance and cleaning of multiple musical instruments

Facilitated in the advancement of other members’ knowledge of music

Member, UCSB Men’s Rugby team

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION:

BLS/CPR/AED certified

Experienced in tutoring and providing mentorship and guidance

Understanding of Windows, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, and GATEWAY

Polylingual in English, Twi, some German, and some Spanish

Proficient in the use of multiple power/manual tools

Food preparation skills

AWARDS:

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences University of California, Santa Barbara Chairperson’s Award (2017)

Etiwanda High School National Achievement Scholar in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement (2012)

Certificate of Appreciation 2012 African American Student Achievement

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition (2012)

San Bernardino County Certificate of Recognition for receiving Congressman Joe Baca’s Outstanding Student Achievement Award (2012)

Pomona Valley Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. May Week 2012 Torch Award

Board of Trustees of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Recognition of being a recipient of Congressman Joe Baca’s 2012 African American Outstanding Student Achievement Award

Etiwanda High School & Chaffey Joint Union High School District Certificate of Excellence (2012)

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition in honor of Joe Baca’s Black History Month Outstanding Student Achievement Awards (2012)

City of Fontana Certificate of Recognition (2012)

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition 5th Annual Outstanding Student Achievement Awards (2012)

VOLUNTERR WORK:

UCSB Spring Insight – Tour Guide

American Red Cross – Various activities such as can food and clothing drives, car washes, etc.

Avery Beach Clean-Up

REFERENCES:

Joe Jablonski – Development Engineer 805-***-****

Lynne Pritchard – Business Officer 805-***-****

Diane Mackie – Professor and Department Chair 805-***-****

What motivates you?

The thing that motivates me is learning new and interesting facts or techniques that I can apply to my every day life. I like seeing my skill set grow and gaining aptitude in said skill set. Watching my progress develop from novice to amateur to professional is a very satisfying experience. Overcoming struggle and then expanding on a technique I have already learned and adding my own flair to it is what motivates me to learn

Why should we hire you?

I'm confident in my abilities to perform the tasks needed of me, but also aware of my own shortcomings. Allow me to be frank. Most people aspire to be the best at every task, but many fail to recognize that there are others around better suited to certain tasks. What separates me from other applicants is that I recognize and critique my own weaknesses while learning of everyone else's strengths. I seek out individuals who are the best at what they do and ask them what makes them the best at that particular thing. Collecting as much relevant and useful knowledge from my peers to improve efficiency at a project is what makes me the most well rounded individual for any task.

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