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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Lead and manage policy projects by conducting stakeholder consultations, defining project deliverables, assessing project progress, and recommending policy options/corrective actions to senior staff• Conduct policy analyses and research studies to conceptualize, develop, and implement policies consistent with the organization’s mandates, values, and objectives• Develop policy frameworks to translate the organization’s strategic plans and goals into corporate initiatives, policy… Show more • Lead and manage policy projects by conducting stakeholder consultations, defining project deliverables, assessing project progress, and recommending policy options/corrective actions to senior staff• Conduct policy analyses and research studies to conceptualize, develop, and implement policies consistent with the organization’s mandates, values, and objectives• Develop policy frameworks to translate the organization’s strategic plans and goals into corporate initiatives, policy options, and program/service changes• Collect and analyze demographic, statistical, and economic data using different research methodologies to develop briefing notes, practice directives, policies, and supporting documents (e.g., procedures, manuals)• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs and services in light of current/emerging issues (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic), and perform cross-departmental consultations to address the issues/fill policy gaps• Liaise with other ministries and organizations at the provincial, local, and community levels to coordinate policies across impacted organizations and jurisdictions Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Protected the health care interests of adults who require assistance with decision making in accordance with BC's Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act• Reviewed clients’ health care plans and medication administration records to provide or refuse consents to treatments and medications as their committee of person (COP) or temporary substitute decision maker (TSDM)• Collaborated with clients’ health care providers (e.g. social workers, physicians, nurses) to develop… Show more • Protected the health care interests of adults who require assistance with decision making in accordance with BC's Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act• Reviewed clients’ health care plans and medication administration records to provide or refuse consents to treatments and medications as their committee of person (COP) or temporary substitute decision maker (TSDM)• Collaborated with clients’ health care providers (e.g. social workers, physicians, nurses) to develop client-centered health care and medication plans• Prepared clients and stakeholders (e.g., health authority designates) for issuance of Certificates of Incapability in accordance with BC's Patients Property Act and Adult Guardianship Act• Researched and monitored COVID-19 vaccine candidates under Health Canada’s review (e.g. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca), and developed vaccine fact sheets and internal guidelines for staff• Liaised with external organizations (e.g., BC regional health authorities, Community Living BC) to share information on BC's COVID-19 Immunization Plan and build COVID-19 response networks Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Assisted managers by developing and updating procedures and reference materials on client finance and records management, and ensuring they are consistently applied across targeted service areas• Assisted policy analysts by evaluating and updating policies, procedures, and reference materials on client legal document and financial record management as the subject matter expert• Assisted business analysts by identifying business processes that require technological solutions and… Show more • Assisted managers by developing and updating procedures and reference materials on client finance and records management, and ensuring they are consistently applied across targeted service areas• Assisted policy analysts by evaluating and updating policies, procedures, and reference materials on client legal document and financial record management as the subject matter expert• Assisted business analysts by identifying business processes that require technological solutions and procedural enhancements, and ensuring their compliance and conformity to existing/new business operations• Assisted IT analysts with user acceptance testing and production verification testing for projects involving company databases (e.g., DocuWare, CASE, AXIOM)• Served as CASE and AXIOM Onsite Support Committee representative to provide technical support to staff, and report database issues to the IT department to acquire solutions• Tracked, monitored, and protected the security of client legal documents (e.g. wills) and financial records (e.g. bonds) by ensuring access is granted in compliance with policies and internal controls Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Remotely assisted senior trade and investment specialists stationed at the U.S Commercial Service Calgary by developing and implementing a Gold Key Service (GKS) project• GKS provides American companies with matchmaking appointments in foreign markets, which includes identifying and attracting potential matching firms, preparing profiles of interested firms, and providing business reports to client companies• Provided GKS to an American sports apparel company headquartered in Havre… Show more • Remotely assisted senior trade and investment specialists stationed at the U.S Commercial Service Calgary by developing and implementing a Gold Key Service (GKS) project• GKS provides American companies with matchmaking appointments in foreign markets, which includes identifying and attracting potential matching firms, preparing profiles of interested firms, and providing business reports to client companies• Provided GKS to an American sports apparel company headquartered in Havre, Montana planning for market expansion to BC and Alberta by researching, identifying, and contacting potential matching firms (e.g., distributors, manufacturers) operating in these two provinces• Developed midterm and final business reports capturing project timeline, deliverables, progress, and outcome to the client company• Out of 83 firms contacted and consulted, successfully matched 6 interested firms to the client company for potential business meetings and partnerships Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Published political/economic reports (bi-weekly) and diplomatic cables (monthly) analyzing major political, economic, and social issues (e.g., elections, coal trade, mining, irregular migration) occurring in the Vancouver Consular District (BC & Yukon)• The Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs selected 2 of my cables (trade, migration) out of 1000+ published every month for October reading list (~10 items) for U.S. embassies and consulates• Researched Canadian… Show more • Published political/economic reports (bi-weekly) and diplomatic cables (monthly) analyzing major political, economic, and social issues (e.g., elections, coal trade, mining, irregular migration) occurring in the Vancouver Consular District (BC & Yukon)• The Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs selected 2 of my cables (trade, migration) out of 1000+ published every month for October reading list (~10 items) for U.S. embassies and consulates• Researched Canadian and U.S. legislations, regulations, and domestic/foreign policies to identify, analyze, and report intergovernmental problems to diplomatic officers and Consul General Katherine Dhanani• Provided preparatory agendas, briefing notes, and fact sheets for diplomatic officers and the consul general participating in diplomatic events (e.g., Columbia River Treaty Negotiations, Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference 2018, YVR Aviation Border Summit II)• Represented the Department of State at public events, and established/maintained effective working relationships with U.S. and Canadian government officials, community groups, and stakeholders Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Hired as a part-time employee upon the completion of two consecutive 4-month co-op terms• While maintaining my primary role as a Junior Research and Database Analyst, my responsibilities were expanded to include supporting client-focused research and consulting projects on key policy issues, as well as training new employees in company policies, procedures, and database management

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Researched healthcare, medical, and pharmaceutical policies across the U.S. healthcare industry, and conducted comparative analyses of corporate publications to extract and synthesize policy releases, removals, and revisions• Generated 150+ analytic reports per week on policy issues and their sectoral impact, integrated them into internal records, and released to clients subscribed to the company’s native database• Aggregated and inputted documentation into the database, and… Show more • Researched healthcare, medical, and pharmaceutical policies across the U.S. healthcare industry, and conducted comparative analyses of corporate publications to extract and synthesize policy releases, removals, and revisions• Generated 150+ analytic reports per week on policy issues and their sectoral impact, integrated them into internal records, and released to clients subscribed to the company’s native database• Aggregated and inputted documentation into the database, and classified 1000+ entries per week in reference to the company’s standardized data cataloguing system• Conducted weekly database quality control and open-source research to ensure its data (e.g., medical and pharmaceutical policies, formularies, billing guidelines) is up to date Show less

Dongducheon (Camp Casey), South Korea

• Served in 3rd Platoon, 55th Military Police Company, 94th Military Police Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA), U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA)• Provided for public safety by responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and enforcing motor vehicle/criminal laws within the jurisdiction of the military installation• Conducted investigations for reported incidents (e.g. robberies… Show more • Served in 3rd Platoon, 55th Military Police Company, 94th Military Police Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA), U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) as a Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA)• Provided for public safety by responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and enforcing motor vehicle/criminal laws within the jurisdiction of the military installation• Conducted investigations for reported incidents (e.g. robberies, disturbances, missing persons) by interviewing involved parties for evidence, apprehending suspects• Generated police reports using Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System (ALERTS) through field and administrative police work on 12,000+ soldiers, contractors, and civilians on base• Liaised with the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps for cases involving complex/serious legal matters• Led the Traffic Accident Investigation unit (4-8 officers) as squad leader, and trained new recruits through on-the-job-training in law enforcement tactics, investigation skills, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Show less

Bachelor Of Arts, Major In International Relations | Minor In Political Science | Co-Operative Education

Activities and Societies: ‎ UBC Undergraduate Student Representative | Canadian International Council (CIC) Vice President External |.

Business Analysis Certificate, Continuing Studies

Select coursework: • Building a Case for Business Change • Business Analysis Fundamentals • Business Analysis, Planning and Monitoring •.