Steven Dang
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record of building strong relationships and providing exceptional support. Passionate about understanding others' needs and finding creative solutions to exceed expectations. Highly skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Rochester General Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained in lab skills like flow cytometry to study nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) and other otopathogens
- Contributed to the research of vaccine development for NTHi and Spn
CLERK
Army Educational Outreach Program
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Oce suite
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing the operation of oce equipment
RIT Researcher
Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Research focused on MDA-MB-231 cells in relation to M3 agent in hopes to screen and treat breast cancer more effectively
- Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents Independently copiously scribed experiments
STUDENT MANAGER
Rochester Institute of Technology Cornerstore
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Trained dozens of staff members in department procedures and requirements to build a cohesive and successful team
- Established routine issues independently and coordinated solutions to complex operational and student problems
LEARNING ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II
Rochester Institute Of Technology
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with the professor to monitor the progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently
- Performed PCR, electrophoresis, western blots, and column chromatography
NEAR PEER MENTOR
Army Educational Outreach Program
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress
Education
PhD - Biochemistry
SUNY Upstate Medical Univeristy
Syracuse, NYBachelors - Biology
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Rochester, NYAssociates - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Administrative Support
- File and Database Management
- Wet lab skills
Additional Information
Organizations:
-College of Science Ambassador Program •Vice President (10/01/19-07/01/20), •President (07/01/20-05/01/21)
-RIT University Appeals Board •Board Member (04/01/20-05/01/21)
-RIT Title IX Board, Board Member •(09/01/20-05/01/21)
-College of Graduate Studies e-board •Treasurer (11/2022-Present)
-Upstate Student Government (USG) •Treasurer (3/23-Present)
-Spectrum •Social Chair(11/22-4/23) •Treasurer (4/23-present)
-Art’s Alive •Social Chair (11/22-Present)
-Game Club •Treasurer (03/23-Present) •Member since 10/2022
-Campus Activities Governing Board (CAGB) •Spotlight Chair (03/23-Present)
-Dance Club •Member (1/2023-Present)
-Faculty-Student Association •Member (2023-present)
-COGS Curriculum Committee Representative (8/23- present)
-USG Travel Reimbursement Committee (11/23-present)
-College of Science Ambassador Program, Vice President, 10/01/19, 07/01/20, President, 07/01/20, 05/01/21 RIT University Appeals Board, Board Member, 04/01/20, 05/01/21 RIT Title IX Board, Board Member, 09/01/20, 05/01/21 Friends of Strong, Volunteer, 01/01/19, 04/01/21
Volunteer:
-Friends of Strong, Volunteer (01/01/19-04/01/21)
-MOST Science Congress 2023 judge, 2024
-COGS Peer Mentor 2023
-Health and Wellness at Upstate Medical University
-Orientation Advisor (August 24-25 2023)
-Charles R. Ross Memorial Student Research Day 2023 Oral and Poster Presentation Judge, 2024
-Grant Writing Competition Judge 2023, 2024
Misc:
-SAXS 12/2023 -Syracuse University Bioinspired 2023
-Syracuse University Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023
-W.I.S.H Symposium 2023 -Upstate Health Justice Conference 2023
-Charles R. Ross Memorial Student Research Day (2023, 2024 - presented)
-Binghamton Symposium 1/12/2024 (presented)
-uSure Professional Development 1/2024 at ESF
-NIH Grant Writing Workshop - hosted by University of Albany (1/8-1/10/2023)
-Wyatt Light Scattering Workshop (3/5/24)
Timeline
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Rochester General Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
CLERK
Army Educational Outreach Program
09.2020 - 05.2021
NEAR PEER MENTOR
Army Educational Outreach Program
08.2020 - 09.2020
RIT Researcher
Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2020 - 05.2021
LEARNING ASSISTANT, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II
Rochester Institute Of Technology
01.2020 - 12.2020
STUDENT MANAGER
Rochester Institute of Technology Cornerstore
08.2019 - 05.2021
PhD - Biochemistry
SUNY Upstate Medical Univeristy
Bachelors - Biology
Rochester Institute Of Technology
Associates - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College