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Derek Buckalew
Madison,WI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at University of Wisconsin-Madison Carbone Cancer Center, excelling in experimental design and troubleshooting. Demonstrated expertise in scientific writing and strong communication skills, evidenced by presenting research at the AACR annual convention. Experienced in a laboratory setting and customer service, adept at fostering personable relationships and achieving desired outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Attended and presented research at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual convention in April 2024.
Server Assistant
Johnny Delmonico's- Food Fight Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with dining room set up prior to and after service period.
- Bussed tables between courses and load and unloaded trays to expedite tasks.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Greeted customers warmly to provide exceptional customer service.
Security/Barback
Red Rock Saloon
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Inspected IDs of all guests entering bar to verify age requirements.
- Assisted bartenders by stocking beer, wine, liquor, and other bar items.
- Responded to customer requests promptly and professionally.
- Restocked ice and prepared garnishes for drinks.
Maintenance Worker
R&A Properties
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from tenants.
- Operated variety of hand/power tools for various maintenance activities.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
University Ridge Golf Course
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules, and meeting facility needs.
- Performed daily maintenance of golf course grounds, including mowing, weeding, watering and fertilizing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2024
High School Diploma -
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Madison, WI06.2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- Strong communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Team player
- Customer service/building relationships
- Experimental design and troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing
- Research presentation
- Laboratory techniques: cell culture, DNA/protein purification, PCR, western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry
Interests
Timeline
Server Assistant
Johnny Delmonico's- Food Fight Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Security/Barback
Red Rock Saloon
05.2021 - 05.2023
Golf Course Groundskeeper
University Ridge Golf Course
05.2019 - 08.2019
Maintenance Worker
R&A Properties
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
High School Diploma -
Vel Phillips Memorial High School
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