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BALOGUN SODIQ MURPHY

BALOGUN SODIQ MURPHY

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Dr. Laurel Yohe: Yohe Lab
Charlotte, NC
01.2023 - Current

Ongoing Project: Evolutionary Morphological Analysis of Cranial Nerves in Bats.

Ongoing Review: Understanding the Factors behind Underrepresentation in Genomic Research in Africa and Potential Solutions towards Equitable and Inclusive Genomics Studies Prepares interview questions and collects data.

Duties

• Conducts research experiments.

• Analyzes data and summarizes results.

• Research and summarize literature reviews related to projects in the lab.

• Maintains research equipment.

• Documents research processes

Traditional Medical Herbalist/Branch Mananger

Omolade Alternative Clinic and Maternity Home
, Nigeria
10.2015 - 12.2022

· Developed and implemented staff recruitment and training programs to ensure that the clinic had a highly skilled and motivated team of healthcare professionals.

· Conducted thorough examinations of patient vital signs to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. Utilized advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to gather critical patient data, such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Monitored patient responses to treatment and adjusted treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

· Ensured proper identification, preparation, and administration of herbal remedies to avoid adulteration and drug abuse. Conducted thorough research on herbal remedies to determine efficacy, ideal dosage, and administration. Developed and implemented quality control procedures to ensure consistent quality of herbal remedies. Provided patient education and counseling on the proper use and administration of herbal remedies to ensure patient safety.

· Successfully led a team in the implementation of the APIN and WARIF projects aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS transmission and domestic/sexual violence. Resulted in a 20% decrease in transmission rates. Oversaw technical support and provided guidance on project monitoring and evaluation to ensure project success.

· Conducted interviews, assessed candidate qualifications, and made hiring decisions based on candidate fit and experience.

· Provided ongoing training and professional development opportunities to staff members, ensuring that they had the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality patient care.

· Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and feedback to help them improve their skills and reach their full potential.

· Supervised a team of in-trainers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure that they met high standards of practice. Developed and implemented training programs to improve their skills and knowledge and monitored their progress through regular assessments and evaluations. As a result of my supervision and guidance, the in-trainers were able to provide high-quality care to patients and achieve positive outcomes.

· Patient education and counseling

· Ensured appropriate policies, procedures and records are established, maintained, and reviewed for standard practices.

Science Teacher

Ladigbolu Senior Secondary School, National Youth Service Corp
, Nigeria
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Taught junior and senior secondary students Basic sciences and Biology respectively
  • Supervised and Graded practicals and exams.

Education

Master’s degree - Bioinformatics

University of North Carolina
12.2024

BSc - Biochemistry

Federal University of Technology
05.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Unix Shell Scripting
  • PyMOL
  • Proficient in Canva
  • Python and R programming languages
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Identification, Preparation and Administration of Herbal Remedies
  • Skilled in IM and IV administration
  • Statiscal Analysis(R programming)
  • Data Visualisation

Languages

  • English: Official Language, Advanced levels in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • Additional Information

    HONOURS AND AWARDS

    • Ogun State Government 50,000 naira Scholarship Undergraduate Award 2010-2014
    • Lawrence E. Mays Fellowship: $1000 Fellowship Jan 2023
    • Graduate Assistant Support Plan (GASP): $6000 Award Jan 2023 - Present
    • Graduate Summer School Fellowship (GSSF): $5000 Award Jun 2023

    Seminars and Workshops

    • Infographics workshops, Centre for Graduate Life. March 2023
    • CHEM 101 Seminar Series, Kannapolis.

    COMMUNITY SERVICE

    • Vice President, Nigerian Student Association, UNC, Charlotte, May 2023
    • International Student Advisory Committee (ISAC), UNC, Charlotte, August 2023
    • Vice Chairman, Alafia Joba Community Development Area 2021-2023.

    Timeline

    Research Assistant

    Dr. Laurel Yohe: Yohe Lab
    01.2023 - Current

    Traditional Medical Herbalist/Branch Mananger

    Omolade Alternative Clinic and Maternity Home
    10.2015 - 12.2022

    Science Teacher

    Ladigbolu Senior Secondary School, National Youth Service Corp
    07.2014 - 07.2015

    Master’s degree - Bioinformatics

    University of North Carolina

    BSc - Biochemistry

    Federal University of Technology
    BALOGUN SODIQ MURPHY