Akua Ampaw
Madison,Wisconsin
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
UnityPoint Health
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority, even during high-pressure situations.
Financial Specialist Intern
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported financial specialists and the accounting team by accurately processing expense reports and invoices.
- Gained hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
Research Assistant
Tiny Earth
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Isolated bacterial cultures from soil samples and performed 16S rRNA sequencing to identify potential antibiotic-producing bacteria.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills by collaborating effectively with research team to achieve accurate and meaningful results.
- Showcased public speaking and communication skills while presenting research findings and effectively addressing audience questions and feedback.
- Applied critical thinking skills when encountering issues during experimentation or while interpreting results from collected data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Personal Finance
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Sheets
- Data collection
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Phlebotomist
UnityPoint Health
02.2024 - 11.2024
Financial Specialist Intern
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
05.2023 - 02.2024
Research Assistant
Tiny Earth
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Personal Finance
University of Wisconsin-Madison