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Diversity Supplement Award Winner 2023
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KATHERYN THAYER-PHAM

Berkeley

Summary

I am a fun-loving, hardworking employee that works to serve the customers, teach the students, and overall do my job well. Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges. Experienced in maintaining a solid and consistent job.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Neuroscientist

Magnetic Tides
08.2023 - Current
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings
  • Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities
  • Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments

Server

lyasare
01.2022 - Current
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns

Private Tutor

08.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills

Behavior Technician

Learning Arts
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families
  • Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
  • Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum

ASUC Mental Health Research Intern

Office of Senator Derek Imai
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes
  • Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling a wide range of routine and special requirements
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
  • Organized company files and created a support system to decrease workload and increase the productivity of account managers
  • Kept the institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records
  • Boosted the effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with my head manager to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology
  • Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institutional operations

Physician Shadow

Private Practice
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases
  • Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in the body
  • Practiced medicine in a Dermatology facility, providing diagnosis and treatment for patients
  • Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues

Special Needs Church Volunteer

Mariner's Church
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Serve mass with special needs students
  • Help them with activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology Major with Neurobiology emphasis

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2023

High School -

Woodbridge High School
05.2019

Skills

  • Product and service sales
  • Organization
  • Active listening skills
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Motivated team player
  • People-oriented
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Scheduling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Personable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Data evaluation
  • Recordkeeping
  • Professional and mature
  • Social media sites
  • Scientific writing

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • CITI Program: Group 1 Biomedical Research Investigators

Diversity Supplement Award Winner 2023

Katheryn Thayer-Pham is a recent Graduate from UC Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in Neurobiology. She was awarded the NIH diversity supplement to promote women in STEM and advance her knowledge of research and medical device development targeted at clinical indications. After working for Magnetic Tides, Katheryn hopes to pursue an M.D./Ph.D.

Timeline

Research Neuroscientist

Magnetic Tides
08.2023 - Current

Behavior Technician

Learning Arts
10.2022 - 04.2023

Server

lyasare
01.2022 - Current

Private Tutor

08.2019 - Current

ASUC Mental Health Research Intern

Office of Senator Derek Imai
08.2019 - 03.2020

Physician Shadow

Private Practice
02.2018 - 06.2019

Special Needs Church Volunteer

Mariner's Church
07.2017 - 03.2019

High School -

Woodbridge High School

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Cellular Biology Major with Neurobiology emphasis

University of California, Berkeley

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