FAREEDAH SHITTA-BEY
Bowie,MD
Summary
Seeking a position in a fast-paced environment making use of few years of customer service and laboratory research experience to bring about a positive change to the organization. Currently a dedicated Community Support Worker assisting people with disabilities or impairments to undertake everyday tasks and support well-being. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Biological Sciences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Companion
The Arc of Prince George's County
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with families and caregivers regarding client progress and needs.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations about current events or topics of interest.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Investigations Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Research project on barn owls.
- Worked with owl wings from Hawaii to compare transverse bars.
- Graphed result for comparison between males and females.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Drug discovery project.
- Knowledge on docking and SwissADME.
- Practiced pipeting skills using several experiment like Bradford protein assay and measuring pH.
- Performed SDS-PAGE.
Intro to Cancer Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Gained pipetting skills.
- Performed Gel electrophoresis.
- Knowledge on cell culturing and sub-culturing.
- Knowledge on cell growth and confluence
- Project on educating general public about cancer.
- Collaboration with scientist to test results of increase and decrease in creatine in HeLa cells.
Microbiology Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- CURE (Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences) program on microbial diversity in American Beech tree.
- Gained knowledge on bioinformatics and using R studio.
- Performed DNA extraction.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Collaborated with other research students in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Interpreted results from experiment to generate meaningful conclusions.
Work Study Student
Bowie State University
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Contributed to positive work environment by maintaining strong relationships with peers, supervisors, and students.
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
- Utilized strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities effectively while maintaining high-quality results.
Cashier
BJ's Wholesales
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Clean registers and self-checkout machines.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within store environment.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
Cashier
Weis Markets Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join rewards program
- Restocked and organized merchandise on checkout lanes
- Monitored self-checkout systems and intervened when required.
Office Assistant
Coppin State University
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Received phone calls
- Cleared paperwork
- Student services
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
- Available to help during official meetings/get together.
Team Member
Six Flags America
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Customer services
- Clean environment
- Greet and help customers
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BIOLOGY
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie12.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Client and Family Interviews
- Attention to Detail
- Issue Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Data Confidentiality
- Data Collection
- Laboratory Testing
- Lab Safety
- Field Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CPR first aid issued on 5/5/2023 by AHA
- BLS provider issued on 5/5/2023 by AHA
Timeline
Investigations Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intro to Cancer Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Microbiology Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bowie State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Community Support Companion
The Arc of Prince George's County
07.2023 - Current
Cashier
BJ's Wholesales
01.2022 - 05.2023
Work Study Student
Bowie State University
08.2021 - 12.2023
Cashier
Weis Markets Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
Coppin State University
01.2019 - 01.2020
Team Member
Six Flags America
01.2018 - 01.2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BIOLOGY
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
- CPR first aid issued on 5/5/2023 by AHA
- BLS provider issued on 5/5/2023 by AHA
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