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Ezuka Ogbolu

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research/Lab Assistant

Dr. Crystal Marconett's Research Lab
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Guided research under Dr.Marconett on the contribution of AT1 cells on lung cancer
  • Created and executed experimental procedures on the effect of lung cancers in different cells
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.

Sales Associate/ Cashier

Forever 21
Tannersville, PA
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Completed monetary transactions between other sales associates
  • Connected with customers to support positive transaction experiences and address service concerns.
  • Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
  • Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.

Research Assistant

Dr. Brendesha Tynes
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Created interview questions specific to age and race in order to prove that the difference in age and race matters when it comes to the ways participants learned and interpreted racial issues
  • Conducted online interviews via Lookback Software with a goal of interviewing 2 participants per day about 90 minutes each while taking field notes and observing behavior
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.

Cashier/General Merchandise Expert

Target
Stroudsburg, PA
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Complied with health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for department and store to promote safe and clean shopping environment for guests.
  • Monitored merchandise for damage and un-saleable or returnable condition to submit damage claims and minimize store loss.
  • Kept sales floor clean, neat and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.

Hostess/ToGo Specialist

Chilli's Grill & Bar
Bartonsville, PA
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw the organization of patrons in order to minimize the threat of a COVID-19 exposure
  • Adhered to the COVID-19 guidelines for restaurants and sanitized frequently touched surfaces
  • Delivered the food to patrons at an efficent time in order to prevent the possibility of an upset patron
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
East Stroudsburg, PA
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Volunteer

New Life Home Trust
, Kenya
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Organized the care and day to day activities for HIV+ orphans ranging between the ages of 0 months to five years of age
  • Created a schedule that allowed the children to have the maximized level of fun while also receiving their educational instructions
  • Developed safety measures that prevented against the transmission of HIV to the other volunteers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Stroudsburg High School
Stroudsburg, PA
06.2020

Skills

  • DNA Cloning
  • DNA Purification
  • RNA Interference
  • PCR Design
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Pipetting
  • Data Entry
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate/ Cashier

Forever 21
05.2022 - 07.2022

Research/Lab Assistant

Dr. Crystal Marconett's Research Lab
05.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

Dr. Brendesha Tynes
05.2021 - 02.2022

Cashier/General Merchandise Expert

Target
11.2020 - 08.2021

Hostess/ToGo Specialist

Chilli's Grill & Bar
09.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
06.2019 - 01.2020

Volunteer

New Life Home Trust
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Southern California

High School Diploma -

Stroudsburg High School
Ezuka Ogbolu