Brandon Hsu
Tucson
Summary
Dynamic leader and innovator, co-founded The Blind Pig, steering it through challenging times with a focus on growth and employee development. Demonstrated critical thinking and excellent communication across diverse roles, including impactful medical volunteering. Skilled in fostering partnerships and driving strategic initiatives, showcasing a blend of teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Co-Owner
The Blind Pig
05.2019 - Current
- Restaurant and Bar
- Persevered through COVID-19 restrictions
- Oversee and manage 57 employees
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Mentored employees to improve work performance, promoting professional development and growth within the company.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Ahmad Atal Shir
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Shir at Sandstone estates a nursing home
- Over 100 Shadowing hours
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
- Used resourcefulness and skills to find replacement supplies, equipment and medicine to fill shortages.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Chulhwe Koo
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Shadowed physician in diagnosis of patients.
- Assisted in collection of vitals signs and updating patient charts.
- Gained in-depth understanding of patient and physician interactions.
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
Matzkin Lab, University Of Arizona
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Determine statistical significance via ANOVA tests using R program to draw conclusions regrading population growth and adaptation in response to changing environments
- Project set up to provide optimal environment for Drosophila fly cross between species Drosophila mojavensis and Drosophila arizonae
- Organization of flies to collect and analyze statistical data to develop a better understanding of behavioral mating patterns
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bronstein Lab
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Collect, sample, and manage barrel cacti data to map and study patterns within the desert ecosystem to increase understanding of coevolutionary dynamics between desert organisms
- Use scientific process to develop statistically supported conclusions related to barrel cacti growth rates that quantify the effect global warming is having on the local cacti community
- Organize and accumulate data to increase rate of context dependency research between barrel cacti and other organisms
- Look at the interaction between desert mistletoe's dispersers and its pollinators.
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Luke Huang
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
- Accessed patient symptoms and updated patient chart for physician.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Shadowed physician in diagnosing and treating patients
- Assisted physician with treating patients with basic medical care.
- Gained in-depth understanding of illness and pathological process in diagnosing said illnesses.
- Volunteered more than 250 hours
Medical Volunteer
Yang Ming Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Educated patients about diseases, treatments and at-home care.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
- Immersed in Chinese language and moved from using interpreter to conversing directly in local dialect.
- Shadowed physicians in multiple departments in the hospital
- Worked with patients in the dementia ward assisting in basic care
- Assisted physicians in organizing activities for psychiatric patients
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Worked with out-patient care team to provide basic medical care to impoverished residents who are unable to commute to the hospital.
- Attended medical seminars with leading physicians in hospital
- Assisted nurses in bathing , changing patients, and basic wound care.
- Attended weekly meetings with hospital president and heads of each department regarding hospital resources/logistics
- Assisted in setting up and organizing hospital philanthropic event
CNA Training
Red Cross
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Volunteered as a CNA in training at Cedar Mountain Post Acute assisted living facility (Yucaipa, CA)
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Medical Volunteer
Z Mansion (Mobile Medicats)
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Volunteered at Z mansion, which is a homeless shelter that has physicians that provide basic medical care.
- Assisted medical professions in administering care
- communicated with homeless individuals to insure they get the care they need
Education
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Medicine
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Ahmad Atal Shir
06.2024 - 07.2024
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Chulhwe Koo
06.2021 - 07.2021
Founder and Co-Owner
The Blind Pig
05.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
Matzkin Lab, University Of Arizona
01.2019 - 05.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bronstein Lab
01.2019 - 05.2019
Medical Volunteer
Dr. Luke Huang
12.2018 - 07.2021
CNA Training
Red Cross
07.2018 - 08.2018
Medical Volunteer
Yang Ming Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2018
Medical Volunteer
Z Mansion (Mobile Medicats)
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Medicine
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Arizona
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