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Zachary Kaplan

Denver,CO

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chronic Hypoxia Research Assistant

University of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2024 - Current
  • Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, and libraries.
  • Used critical thinking skills to evaluate the quality and relevance of pre-selected sources.
  • Prepared comprehensive weekly reports summarizing research findings.
  • Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.

Biology Teaching Assistant

University of Denver
Denver, PA
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted weekly lectures on biology topics to undergraduate students.
  • Assisted faculty in the development of course materials, such as lecture slides and handouts.
  • Provided individual tutoring and guidance to struggling students in a variety of biology courses.
  • Monitored student performance during lectures, providing feedback when necessary.
  • Answered student questions regarding course material during office hours or via email.
  • Facilitated group discussions about scientific concepts related to the curriculum.
  • Prepared teaching aids such as models, diagrams, transparencies, multimedia visual aids.

Lead Game Designer

Cold War: the Iron Curtain
Lake Bluff, IL
05.2019 - Current
  • Coached and directed junior team members on coding and art design.
  • Managed team of 5 international research members in collecting and interpreting data.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss project milestones, provide status reports, and answer questions.
  • Identified issues with gaming code and implemented debugging methods to alleviate errors and enhance code efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained professional, long-term relationships with various individuals, including internal personnel through dynamic communication and active listening skills.
  • Coordinated with programming, production, art, and design teammates to create innovative and quality content.
  • Met strict deadlines for on-schedule game delivery by leveraging time management, team leadership, and task prioritization skills.
  • Reviewed and evaluated competitive products, current events, and other media forms to generate new game design ideas.

History Researcher

Cold War: the Iron Curtain
Lake Bluff, IL
02.2021 - Current
  • Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
  • Improved knowledge of Eastern Bloc military, political, and economic history in order to contribute in relevant and productive ways.
  • Contributed to industry discourse by uncovering relevant and actionable data.
  • Did extensive research to simulate likely alternate historical cold war events and their ramifications on the Communist world.
  • Analyzed declassified foreign and domestic intelligence agency reports on complex topics.
  • Researched Eastern Bloc arms production and manufacturing trends to synthesize possible future military technological advancements.

COVID-19 Tester

University of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
  • Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
  • Set up screening stations to take temperatures and check individuals for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Oversaw client flow through COVID-19 collection station.
  • Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
  • Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Documented data in designated system for research purposes.
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological hazards.

Line Worker and Server

The Otherdoor
Lake Bluff, IL
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
  • Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to optimize cost controls.
  • Learned communication skills in a high-stress environment.
  • Expanded my own perspective by working with an ethnically, religiously, economically, and linguistically diverse group of people.

Sandwich Maker

Bonk
Lake Bluff, IL
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Quickly prepared accurate orders within expected 1-minute timeframe.
  • Reported food inventory and supplies to management to reorder and maintain adequate stock.
  • Informed customers of regular deals or monthly specials to upsell orders.
  • Followed recipes to cut, chop and combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
  • Conducted random audits on inventory levels to uncover variances between reported count and actual count.
  • Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
  • Trained sandwich artists to apply attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Science Lab Teaching Assistant

Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, Illinois
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
  • Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
  • Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
  • Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  • Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
  • Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
  • Stood in for classroom teacher during critical moments.

Education

University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

Language Program Completion -

Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT
08.2023

Russian And Central Asian Studies

London School of Languages And Cultures
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
12-2023

Skills

  • Data management
  • Supervision
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Comfortable in Russian
  • Active listening
  • Expertise in Coding
  • Data Analytics
  • Research methods
  • Documentation skills
  • Long Term Planning
  • Exceptional in intercultural communication
  • Travel experience
  • Problem solving skills during stressful situations

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Russian
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Successfully researched, planned, and coded over 30 unique countries for Cold War: the Iron Curtain
  • Constructed a custom GUI for COMECON management
  • Organized and planned a leadership dinner for over 150 people
  • Tested over 5,000 people for COVID 19 in one three-month period
  • Leadership Award at Middlebury Russian Language School

Timeline

Chronic Hypoxia Research Assistant

University of Denver
01.2024 - Current

Biology Teaching Assistant

University of Denver
01.2024 - Current

Line Worker and Server

The Otherdoor
12.2021 - 12.2022

Sandwich Maker

Bonk
12.2021 - 12.2022

COVID-19 Tester

University of Denver
12.2021 - 06.2022

History Researcher

Cold War: the Iron Curtain
02.2021 - Current

Lead Game Designer

Cold War: the Iron Curtain
05.2019 - Current

Science Lab Teaching Assistant

Lake Forest Country Day School
01.2018 - 05.2021

University of Denver

Language Program Completion -

Middlebury College

Russian And Central Asian Studies

London School of Languages And Cultures

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