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Dennis Boateng

Boulder,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant (TA)

University of Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Phage Genomics Course, MCDB, University of Colorado
  • Graded lab work, enhancing communication and understanding.
  • Lectured on lab topics, fostering engagement.
  • Facilitated discussions, encouraging critical thinking.
  • Led office hours, supporting student success in genomics.
  • Phage Genomics Course, MCDB, University of Colorado

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Colorado
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab, University of Colorado
  • Supported research projects with data analysis and collection, enhancing study accuracy.
  • Contributed to weekly meetings, fostering collaborative research progress.
  • Assisted principal investigator and graduate student, ensuring project milestones are met.
  • Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab, University of Colorado

Phage Prep Assistant

University of Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Phage Genomics Course, MCDB, University of Colorado
  • Prepared lab materials and solutions for experiments, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensured cleanliness and readiness of equipment, supporting seamless experimental processes.
  • Autoclaved microcentrifuge tubes, maintaining sterile conditions for reliable research outcomes.
  • Made L-Agar plates and bagged plates for experiments.
  • Phage Genomics Course, MCDB, University of Colorado

Undergraduate Lab Assistant

University of Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center, MCDB, University of Colorado
  • Cleaned equipment and sterilized waste, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Managed liquid nitrogen and oxygen cylinders for stem cell storage.
  • Restocked lab supplies, maintaining seamless research operations.
  • Stem Cell Research and Technology Resource Center, MCDB, University of Colorado

LSAMP Peer Mentor

Community College of Aurora
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Guided new STEM students to resources, enhancing academic success and program completion.
  • Supported S-STEM initiatives, fostering student confidence and measurable academic growth.
  • Connected students with key offices, improving access to essential academic support services.

Education

BA - Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2024

Cert. - Public Health

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2024

Skills

  • Activity implementation
  • Student safety
  • Student assessments
  • Classroom support
  • Activity tracking
  • Recordkeeping
  • Materials restocking
  • Experimental design
  • Social integration support
  • Academic tutoring

Accomplishments

  • Wrote grant application leading to $2,000 award.
  • Wrote one article published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity.

Honors And Awards

  • Sharer Scholarship designated for transfer students
  • MASP Scholarship for underrepresented students
  • Elfriede Gamow Endow Scholarship for declared major in biological Sciences

Leadership Experience

  • Teaching Assistant (TA), Phage Genomics Course, MCDB, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 08/23, 05/24, Graded lab work, enhancing communication and understanding., Lectured on lab topics, fostering engagement., Facilitated discussions, encouraging critical thinking., Led office hours, supporting student success in genomics.
  • LSAMP Peer Mentor, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO, 01/21, 05/21, Guided new STEM students to resources, enhancing academic success and program completion., Supported S-STEM initiatives, fostering student confidence and measurable academic growth., Connected students with key offices, improving access to essential academic support services.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Teaching Assistant (TA)

University of Colorado
08.2023 - 05.2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Colorado
05.2022 - 05.2024

Phage Prep Assistant

University of Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2024

Undergraduate Lab Assistant

University of Colorado
01.2022 - 05.2023

LSAMP Peer Mentor

Community College of Aurora
01.2021 - 05.2021

Cert. - Public Health

University of Colorado Boulder

BA - Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

University of Colorado Boulder