Devon S. Hatcher
Albuquerque,USA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student/Research Assistant
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque NM
07.2023 - Current
- Performed animal-based research.
- Handled laboratory animals according to protocol.
- Performed behavioral experiments involving laboratory animals.
- In the process of developing and executing a long-term research study.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews as part of the pre-research process, identifying gaps in knowledge within the field.
Student Researcher – NANOagriculture USDA Grant Project
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assists in graduated student-led project
- Grinds and processes plant samples of different tissue types to prepare them for chemical analysis
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted professors in running laboratory classes by preparing experiments prior to class, assisting students during class, and cleaning up after class
- Maintained a clean and well-organized laboratory space for student and professor access
Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Technician
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared multiple forms of bacterial growth media.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Proficient use of the autoclave for sterilizing media and instruments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Site Inspector
Inspections Plus LLC, Albuquerque NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Perform thorough environmental inspections of construction sites
- Training in Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections
- Accurately and efficiently complete inspection-related paperwork
Student Researcher – Undergraduate Pipeline Network
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque NM
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Accepted to the prestigious research program sponsored through UNM
- Performed animal-based research
- Handled laboratory animals according to protocol
- Performed behavioral experiments involving laboratory animals
- Assisted in the development and execution of a short-term study
- Presented research at a symposium and won an award for Best Poster Presentation
Manager
Mint Chip Creamery, Silver City NM
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Crafted various flavors of ice cream by hand with consistency
- Handled cash and card transactions
- Performed routine cleaning duties
- Trained other employees to perform all shift duties
- Balanced cashbox before and after every shift
Barista
Javalina Coffee House, Silver City NM
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provides excellent customer service in a varied and demanding environment without loss of product quality
- Maintained product consistency in all circumstances by accurately and closely following recipes
- Accurately handled monetary transactions
- Performs all shift duties with care and consistency
Embedded Tutor – Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems (BCIS 1110)
WNMU: Math and Computer Science Department, Silver City NM
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided IT and educational assistance to peers and students
- Proficiently guided students through tasks via virtual means
- Performed professional service to professor in an embedded class setting
Barista
Piñon Coffee House, Rio Rancho NM
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided excellent customer service in a hectic and demanding environment without loss of product quality
- Maintained product consistency in all circumstances
- Excelled in teamwork-based activities requiring leadership
Customer Service Representative
Vic’s Daily Café, Albuquerque NM
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Proficient customer service involving monetary transactions in card and cash means
- Maintained product consistency
- Maintained professional and productive service in a fluid environment
- Excelled in multiple diverse service positions
Education
Ph.D. - Neurosciences
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.2023
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate
Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
Albuquerque, NM05.2019
Skills
- Light microscopy
- Separation of compounds utilizing thin layer chromatography (TLC)
- Separation of compounds utilizing column chromatography
- Performance of microscale distillation
- Mentoring junior students on laboratory techniques
- Performance of microscale crystallization
- Use of acylation techniques
- Use of catalysis techniques
- Use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to identify compounds
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mentoring students in complex tasks related to biology, chemistry, and neuroscience
- Navigation of web-based databases
- ArcGIS
- RStudio
- ImageJ
- Use of Intan Software to visualize epileptiform activity in rodents
- Use of QuPath to map microglia in brain slices
- Microscope Manager
- Anaconda Package
- MatLab
- Use of horizontal agarose gel electrophoresis
- Preparation of media plates and broths
- Use of autoclave for sterilization of media and instruments
- Use of Rotarod for mouse behavior
- Use of CatWalk for mouse behavior
- Use of CatWalk software for analysis of behavioral data
- Use of OpenField software for analysis of behavioral data
- Use of ArcGIS machine learning to count bacterial colonies
- Use of Prism software for statistical analysis
- Handling of laboratory animals according to IACUC, OLAW, AVMA, PHS, ILAR, and OSHA standards
- Performance of survival surgeries on mice
- Performance of nonsurvival surgeries on mice
- Operation of manual tissue slicer to obtain brain slices
- Use of electrophysiology (EPHYS) equipment to track Spreading Depolarizations in mice
- Use of fiber photometry to track Spreading Depolarizations in mice
- Academic writing
- Data collection and organization
- File management
Timeline
Graduate Student/Research Assistant
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque NM
07.2023 - Current
Student Researcher – NANOagriculture USDA Grant Project
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
10.2022 - 05.2023
Student Researcher – Undergraduate Pipeline Network
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque NM
05.2022 - 08.2022
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Technician
Western New Mexico University: School of Natural Sciences, Silver City NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
Site Inspector
Inspections Plus LLC, Albuquerque NM
08.2021 - 05.2023
Manager
Mint Chip Creamery, Silver City NM
05.2021 - 09.2021
Barista
Javalina Coffee House, Silver City NM
05.2021 - 08.2021
Embedded Tutor – Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems (BCIS 1110)
WNMU: Math and Computer Science Department, Silver City NM
08.2020 - 05.2021
Barista
Piñon Coffee House, Rio Rancho NM
06.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service Representative
Vic’s Daily Café, Albuquerque NM
06.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Western New Mexico University
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate
Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
Ph.D. - Neurosciences
University of New Mexico: School of Medicine
Publications/Presentations
- Devon S. Hatcher, Natalie J. Pinkowski, Brandi R. Hess, Johann Pacheco, Myah K. McDonald, Adrienne Swindle, Raycarlo Laboy Ramirez, Matthew Z. Situ, Taha F. Abdeljawad, Carissa J. Mehos, Andrew Mayer, Samuel A. McKenzie, Russell A. Morton; Behavioral deficits and cortical network dysfunction following repeated mild traumatic brain injuries; journal article in press in the Journal of Neurotrauma.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Brandi R. Hess, Brooke I. Hube, Russell A. Morton; Chronic spreading depolarization in healthy tissue; August 2025; Department of Neurosciences Research Retreat, University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Brandi R. Hess, Kiya R. Hamar, Russell A. Morton; Cortical network dysfunction following spreading depolarizations in a chronic migraine mouse model; May 2025; Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Research Day, University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Brandi R. Hess, Kiya R. Hamar, Russell A. Morton; Cortical network dysfunction following spreading depolarizations in a chronic migraine mouse model; April 2025; BRAIN BLAST!, Brain and Behavioral Institute of Health Research Day, University of New Mexico: School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Brandi R. Hess, Kiya R. Hamar, Russell A. Morton; Visual Event Related Potential Recovery Following Spreading Depolarization; Oral presentation; October 2024; Western Neurotrauma, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Brandi R. Hess, Johann Pacheco, Myah K. McDonald, Natalie J. Pinkowski, Raycarlo Laboy-Ramirez, Matthew Z. Situ, Taha F. Abdeljawad, Carissa J. Mehos, Russell A. Morton; Combining imaging and electrophysiology to visualize and record spreading depolarizations in mice; journal article published in the journal of visualized experiments; 2024.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Natalie J. Pinkowski, and Russell A. Morton PhD; Acute Behavioral Deficits Following a Single and Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in Mice; October 2022; Poster presentation submitted to the society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science National Diversity in STEM Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Natalie J. Pinkowski, and Russell A. Morton PhD; Acute Behavioral Deficits Following a Single and Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in Mice; August 2022; Poster Presentation submitted to University of New Mexico School of Medicine Student Research Experience Symposium, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Zenaido T. Camacho PhD, Corrie Neighbors PhD; Application of GIS to assess bacteria colony growth of Serratia macerences and Staphylococcus aureus; May 2023; Oral Presentation submitted to WNMU Academic and Research Symposium, Silver City, New Mexico.
- Devon S. Hatcher, Jordan Moore, Patricia Clark, and Stephen Estrada; Volunteering with Copper Little League; April 2021; Poster presentation submitted to WNMU Academic and Research Symposium, Silver City, New Mexico.
Organization Involvement
- United Graduate Workers of UNM, August 2024 - Present
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Society, Student Wellness Representative, August 2024 - July 2025
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Society, Graduate Student Union Representative, August 2024 - July 2025
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), January 2020
- WNMU Pre-med Club, August 2020 – May 2022
- WNMU PSY.CO, October 2022 – May 2023
Awards
Awards: Best Poster Presentation (UNM SOMREO Symposium), August 2022; SACNAS NDiSTEM Travel Award, September 2022, Scholarships: WNMU Gold Level Scholarship, Fall 2019 – Spring 2022; SACNAS NDiSTEM Travel Scholarship, September 2022, Honors: WNMU President’s List; August 2019 – present; Millennium III Honors Program, Spring 2020
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