Duncan Etornam Dagadu
Hutto,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Translator
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication as Ewe translator during medical appointments, simplifying medical terminology for patient understanding.
- Supported patient through Doctor's visits, chemotherapy, lab work, surgeries, radiation, and bell ringing events, providing emotional support and translation assistance throughout the process.
Material & P.I.T Handler
Applied Materials
Manor, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared and shipped orders, packaging materials correctly and ensuring timely delivery to customers, averaging 8 shipments daily.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and maintained equipment in good condition before use, complying with company policies.
- Collaborated with production and logistics teams to facilitate timely delivery of materials essential for manufacturing processes.
Co-founder
Foster Youths Project
Austin, Texas
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Co-founded a foster youth project to support community initiatives
- Established donation initiatives to raise awareness and support for overlooked and marginalized foster youths.
- Coordinated tabling events for foster youths, raising $110 to demonstrate community support.
- Delivered public speaking engagements to enhance confidence and communication skills among participants.
Volunteer
Hutto Public Library
Hutto, Texas
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Shelving, organization of books and compact discs, and other materials in the correct Dewey Decimal and alphabetical locations.
- Assisting in directions or instructions to parents about events and where to locate various books in the library.
- Assisted with various tasks during community events.
Education
Austin Community College
Round Rock, Texas07-2026
Political Science
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra11-2022
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School
Accra, Greater Accra10-2021
Skills
- Language Translation
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Scheduling
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Open-mindedness
- Lobbying and Campaigning
Awards
- Scholastic Excellence, 12/01/25, Conferred for demonstrating a high level of academic achievement, skill development, consistency, and dedication in the academic environment.
- ACC Honors Student, 03/01/25
- Phi Theta Kappa Member, 02/01/26, Became a member with this Honors Organization as a result of academic excellence through a selection process.
- Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Public Service Weekend Scholar, 07/01/26, Part of 6 honors students selected to represent ACC. Met peers from all over the nation and learned from experts across different fields of Public Service
- Class President in Presbyterian Boys' High School, 11/01/18, 10/01/21
Timeline
Co-founder
Foster Youths Project
11.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer
Hutto Public Library
07.2025 - 12.2025
Health Translator
11.2023 - Current
Material & P.I.T Handler
Applied Materials
11.2022 - Current
Austin Community College
Political Science
University of Ghana
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School