SAM VANG is seeking a career position in biological sciences or health related field. He has a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology from UC Davis. He has work experience as an ED scribe documenting clinical encounters, a senior clerk providing excellent customer service at a resort cafe, and a warehouse assistant managing inventory. He also has research experience performing laboratory techniques and tutoring experience in chemistry. His volunteer experience includes participating in homeless shelters and medical centers. He is fluent in English and Hmong and proficient in Spanish.
1. SAM VANG
121 W. Lincoln Ave. Apt. 2 Woodland, CA 95695| (559) 827-2759 | phabejsam@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a career position in biological sciences or health related field
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis Degree Acquired in March 2014
Bachelor ofScience in Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology ________________________________
QUALIFICATIONS ANDSKILLS
Fluent in Hmong and English
Proficient and conversational in Spanish
Commendable organizational skills in Microsoft Office, Word, and excel
Excellent customer service skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
CEP AMERICA
ED Scribe August 2014-Present
Documentation of the clinical encounter and diagnostic studies
Tracking the progress of diagnostic studies
Alerting the provider when studies have been completed
Reviewing charts for proper and complete documentation
Vista Resorts
Senior Clerk at Canyon Creek Resort April 2014-Present
Assisted in the management, purchases, inventory, and management of café.
Work in a fast pace environment, must remember customer orders, and provide excellent customer service.
UC Davis Bookstore
Warehouse Assistant December 2013-March 2014
Assisted in the management, the transfer,and the documenting of warehouse inventory ranging from technology
supplies, clothing, and school supplies.
Worked with an online database to record, to create,and manage the entire warehouse inventory so that each item
would be delivered to one of its 7 correct locations around the Davis and Sacramento area.
Meiotic Recombination Hunter Lab, Briggs Hall UC Davis
Junior Research September 2011-November 2012
Perform basic Chemistry laboratory analytical techniques
o Includes preparations of buffers, DNA isolation, PCR analysis of mouse tails to determine gene
mutations, wild type genes, etc.
UC Davis Academic SuccessCenter
Chemistry Tutor 2010-April 2012
Tutor Chemistry at the UC Davis Campus
o Includes General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Introduction to Chemistry
Leadership abilities in tutoring individuals and groups of students
Summer STEP Tutor June 2011-September 2011
Attend weekly meetings with supervisor and chemistry specialists to discuss individual’s performance
Teach a group of students with chemistry specialists
Assist in grading papers and exams to improve student’s scores
UC Davis Plant Sciences Department
Student Lab Assistant Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Perform analytical tests for samples
Use Microsoft excel and word to organize data
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Davis Community Meals, Cold Weather Shelter Fall 2012-Fall 2013
Actively participates in keeping the shelter home available for homeless individuals
Communicates and establish friendships with fellow volunteers and homeless individuals.
UC Davis Craft Center Fall 2009-Spring 2011
Extended clerical skills and customer service skills
Assist in set-up, clean-up, and management of a variety of workshops offered to students
2. UC Davis Medical Center, Cast Room March 2010-August 2010
Assist doctors and technicians to put cast on patients and assess different injuries
Alerting providers when studies have been completed
Assist in the restocking of necessary supplies, management of patient’s EMR, and transfer of patients to various
areas of the hospital.
Tulare County Health Care Center January 2009-June 2009
Shadowed pediatrician and interacted with patients
Aided physicians in translating for Hmong or Spanish speaking patients__________________________________
EXTRA CIRRICULARACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Fall 2012 ASUCD Scholarship Recipient
Sigma Mu Delta Pre Medical Fraternity September
2011-Present
Participate in community service events throughout YOLO county
Pre-Medical AMSAClub September 2009-
June 2011
o Community service leader September
2010-June 2011
REFERENCES
Alicia Hart
Chemistry Specialist
One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616
(530) 754-8412, aphart@ucdavis.edu
James W. Hollister
Chemistry/Biology Specialist
One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-2013, Jhollister@ucdavis.edu
Carol Hunter
Student Academic Success Center Director
UC Davis Academic Success Center
One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-2013, cahunter@ucdavis.edu
Kimberly Morris
UC Davis Spanish Professor
Department of Spanish
(262)352-0277, kjmorris@ucdavis.edu
Trang Nguyen
Case Manager at Genetech
(408)712-0855