KWON BLACK
Culver City,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical research, and cGMP-regulated quality control. Currently pursuing a part-time M.S. in Healthcare Systems Engineering, with a strong foundation in process documentation, data analysis, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to apply systems thinking and quality-improvement principles to support healthcare quality, compliance, and operational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PharmD Graduate Research Assistant
DeMorrow Lab at Dell Medical School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted preclinical studies on hepatic encephalopathy in mouse models of acute and chronic liver failure to advance understanding of disease mechanisms.
- Generated and analyzed quantitative experimental data through tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry, enhancing understanding of disease mechanisms.
- Integrated research findings into scientific presentations, improving communication of translational research objectives.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison School of Pharmacy
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Generated and analyzed experimental data to elucidate mechanisms of inflammatory skin disease in mouse models.
- Executed cell culture, western blotting, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence, and quantitative image analysis to advance understanding of research objectives.
- Maintained comprehensive research documentation and synthesized findings to improve clarity and direction of collaborative project outcomes.
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to resolve medication-related issues, facilitating efficient prescription workflow.
- Executed preparation and processing of prescriptions within hospital pharmacy operations, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Managed will-call, mail-out, and delivery workflows, ensuring timely access to medications for patients.
Peer Academic Mentor
UW-Madison Center for Academic Excellence
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Guided students through academic challenges, offering tailored support that addressed individual learning needs.
- Developed structured academic support through regular check-ins and collaborative problem-solving, enhancing students' self-directed study strategies.
- Designed weekly lesson plans to improve comprehension in organic chemistry and writing, facilitating deeper understanding of core concepts.
Quality Control Intern
Waisman Biomanufacturing
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed equipment-handling and environmental-monitoring workflows to ensure compliance within a regulated laboratory environment.
- Conducted routine quality inspections on biomanufactured products.
- Assisted in documenting quality control procedures and findings.
- Facilitated cGMP-controlled biomanufacturing and quality operations by adhering to standard operating procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized workspaces.
Education
M.S. - Healthcare Systems Engineering
Loyola Marymount University
06-2028
PharmD Coursework -
University of Southern California
05-2026
PharmD Coursework -
University of Texas at Austin
05-2025
B.S. - Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05-2024
Skills
- Experimental data analysis
- Immunofluorescence
- Data & image analysis
- Research coordination
- Tissue sectioning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Immunohistochemistry
- Scientific communication
- Cell culture
- Process documentation
- Western blotting
- CGMP compliance
- Gel electrophoresis
- Medication operations
Timeline
PharmD Graduate Research Assistant
DeMorrow Lab at Dell Medical School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pharmacy Technician
SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Peer Academic Mentor
UW-Madison Center for Academic Excellence
01.2023 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UW-Madison School of Pharmacy
09.2022 - 05.2024
Quality Control Intern
Waisman Biomanufacturing
07.2021 - 09.2022
M.S. - Healthcare Systems Engineering
Loyola Marymount University
PharmD Coursework -
University of Southern California
PharmD Coursework -
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. - Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison