Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications
Undergraduate Research Experience, Txwes 2023
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Bev Nkomo

Farmers Branch,TX

Summary

Dedicated Biologist with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Technician

PepsiCo
Plano, Texas
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate periodic placement, re-placement, and removal of Greenhouse samples.
  • Periodic sample preparation for new and ongoing tested samples.
  • Document studies and results systematically.
  • Conduct lab studies and observation of samples.
  • Interact with other employees to independently identify and organize resources for conducting experiments.

Medical Scribe

Carrollton Foot Center, Dr. Khavari DPM
Carrollton, TX
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Used EHR system to manage patient records, always maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Determined correct ICD-10 codes for use in medical record.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and chief complaints.
  • Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.

Elderly Caregiver

Calling On Angels
Cedar City, UT
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Followed directions to administer medications.
  • Prepared meals, and fed clients.
  • Cleaned the clients personal space.
  • Helped clients with personal grooming.

Community Service

Surgeons For Little Lives
Johannesburg, Gauteng
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Observed surgeries.
  • Assisted with organizing supplies required by the children.
  • Assisted with entertaining children.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Summit College
South Africa
12.2017

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Word Processing
  • Presentations
  • Spreadsheets
  • Team player
  • Compassionate
  • Safety protocols
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Cell culture
  • Microscopy
  • Self-directed

Certifications

  • Medical Scribe Podiatry

Undergraduate Research Experience, Txwes 2023

  • Evaluated the impact of varying levels of glucose to HT-29 cell viability, to examine the behavior of colorectal cancer.
  • Gathered information about the Warburg effect and high levels of sugar in relation to cancer progression.
  • Utilized a colorimetric assay to assess HT-29 cell viability.
  • Reported data through IBM SPSS statistics.

Affiliations

  • World Vision Advocate (2023-present)
  • Alpha Chi (2023)
  • Black Student Association (2020-2022)
  • Alpha Xi Delta (2019)
  • The Youth Assembly (2019)
  • Deans List (all semesters)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Zulu
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Research and Development Technician

PepsiCo
01.2024 - Current

Medical Scribe

Carrollton Foot Center, Dr. Khavari DPM
05.2023 - 10.2023

Elderly Caregiver

Calling On Angels
05.2022 - 07.2022

Community Service

Surgeons For Little Lives
07.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Texas Wesleyan University

High School Diploma -

Summit College
Bev Nkomo