_Positions Held
Health Policies Researcher
Alberta Research Council Vegreville, Alberta ~ February 2008 – February 2009
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Developed unique methods for testing and analysing neurobehavioural data
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Performed Literature searches and report writing
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Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for neurobehavioural testing
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Received training and certification in Good Laboratory Practice, WHMIS
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Managed record-keeping, documentation and procedures in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), CFR, OECD and safety guidelines
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Trained personnel on and carried out neurobehavioural and other procedures on rodents; rodent husbandry
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Trouble-shooting / technical assistance with computer-related problems
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Data management: database upkeep, data entry, preparation for statistical analysis; trained personnel on computer use
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Administrative duties: Forms, labels, filing and formatting
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Data management and administrative duties: managing databases, creating custom forms and labels using MS Access, Word and Excel
Research Assistant
Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience Lethbridge, Alberta ~ 2003 – 2006
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Performed extensive research and technical work in various laboratories investigating neurogenesis, stroke, vision, learning and memory, and drug actions under the supervision of Professors Sutherland, Prusky, Hannesson and Kolb
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Carried out confocal microscopy and 3-D imaging for analysing neurogenesis
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Conducted neurobehavioural testing on rodents
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Carried out histological procedures including fixed, unfixed and frozen sectioning, Golgi staining and analysis
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Fluorescent and non-fluorescent immunohistochemical techniques using BrdU and bFGF
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Assisted in pilot development of protocols for immunological assays
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Involved in experimental design, assisted with animal surgery and other such invasive procedures as intracranial infusions, and subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injections; carried out transcardial perfusions
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Trained students/staff in procedures including sectioning, staining and behavioural testing
English Tutor
Lethbridge, Alberta February ~ 2007 – February 2008
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Tutored international students (aged 8-14 ) in English
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Provided clarification of scientific papers and aided with language-related issues for an adult non-native English speaker in a research laboratory setting
Road Crew and Assistant to the Manager
Play It Loud Music British Columbia ~ August 2007
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Worked with international bands on tour in British Columbia and Alberta
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Responsible for providing all necessary transportation of band members and equipment, arranging accommodation, handling merchandise sales and assisting the manager with paperwork
Administrative Assistant
East Spring Primary School, Singapore ~ May 2002 - Aug 2002
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Developed and organized a database for new student registration using MS Access
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Data entry, administrative and reception duties including e-mail, written and telephone correspondence, using spreadsheets, visitor assistance and filing
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Directed calls to various departments using multi-line phone system
__Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Lethbridge ~ 2000 – 2004
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Completed courses in Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Immunology, Clinical Neuroscience, and independent studies on stress and protein expression
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Coursework required extensive research and writing, independent studies
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Senior level new media, music and cultural anthropology courses; Spanish
__Additional Studies & Experience
Communication Arts - Print Journalism (Fast Track Program)
Lethbridge College Alberta 2007
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Coursework included interviewing, reporting, writing for media, media law, editing, photography, campus magazine and newspaper design
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Bi-weekly columnist
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Wrote news, sports and feature stories for weekly campus newspaper
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Editing and production of campus newspaper
Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences Program
University of Lethbridge 2004 - 2006
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Completed three semesters in the Co-operative Education program in a research facility
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Wrote term reports and research papers on studies being conducted
Registered Nurse Diploma Program
Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore 1998 – 1999
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Completed practicums in geriatrics and orthopaedics, and in an outpatient clinic
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Duties included pre- and post-operative procedures, wound care, interviews, vital signs and administering medication
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Familiar with patient care models and nursing theories Administrative duties included patient registration and record-keeping
__Summary of Skills:
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Computer Skills:
Research:
Microscopy:
Laboratory animal handling:
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Immunohistochemistry and Histology:
Excellent language and communication skills:
Superior interpersonal skills and work ethic:
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