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, TX05.2023
High School Diploma -
Summit College
South Africa12.2017
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