Development Shop Assistant
Resume:
Baffour Isaac Dua-Agyeman
Fontana, CA 92336
*****************@*****.***
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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