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Researched the market and competitive landscape of digital mental health and pharmacogenomics programs which resulted in the development of numerous professional slide decks and presentations to better inform the Health Solutions team about untapped market potential as well as unmet needs. Also conducted in depth insurance market research into different benefit areas, PMPRB and pharmacare to keep the team informed on the current benefits landscape in Canada. Organized all Health Solutions’ accounts, opportunities, and contracts on Salesforce (SF) and developed a SF standard operating procedure which resulted in a more effective and organized portfolio for future data analytics. Coordinated and developed slides for for monthly team meetings, period-to-period management business review decks and communication with external partners for a yearly clinical advisory board meeting to ensure timely team updates and progression of projects. Updated and reviewed changes to prior authorization forms which resulted in complete and accurate prescribing information for health care providers. Researched changes in prescription guidelines for different conditions, previous external drug class reviews for Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) and analyzed drug plan data for different disease classes in order to prepare and present recommendations for the current clinical advisory board to ensure the SDM Health Watch Drug Plan provides the most accurate and up to date benefits.

Full Time: January 6, 2020 - April 24, 2020Part Time: April 27, 2020 - September 1, 2020Researched prior art utilizing Google Patent, Orbit Intelligence and NL Patent for engineer invention disclosure forms which resulted in documents to inform engineers about the potential patentability of their inventions or methods. Compiled over 40 new patent families related to Baylis Medical Company products which resulted in a PowerPoint presentation indicating new market intelligence for 3 of the company’s quarterly cardiology update meetings in 2020 (February, May and September). Analyzed patent claims and drawings to complete Freedom to Operate searches which resulted in the fast progression of engineering projects. Organized new invention disclosure forms through an internal naming and saving system to ensure up to date filing of new intellectual property. Updated and validated over 500 Baylis invention disclosures by converting them to a paperless process on the online portal (Orbit Invention), which resulted in tremendously increased efficiencies and transparency in both the IP and R&D departments. Developed standard operating procedures for my internship projects and an introduction to IP manual which resulted in documents that can be used as training tools for incoming co-op students to help ease students into the role (this also included 1-on-1 training sessions with the incoming 2020-2021 co-op student to help explain the role of the IP department and essential tools and projects that are often completed).Member of different clubs and extracurriculars including: Yarnknit club, Potluck club and Baylis Bootcamp. One of three chosen Co-op Ambassadors for the Winter 2020 term, through which I help facilitate a positive and inclusive learning experience for co-op students and organize co-op initiatives and events.Nominated for: Technological Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Service Core Value Awards.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Content planning and development for two large consulting series focusing on distinct medical areas which resulted in preliminary agendas, slide decks and ongoing advancement of 7 projects from conception to execution. Developed key opinion leader (KOL) profiles for over 50 health care providers, including tiers, for the Neurosciences team and created a regional plan for future medical science liaison (MSL) use resulting in completed packages of information to aid newly hired MSLs in KOL engagement. Updated 58 KOL profiles for the Hematology/Oncology team which resulted in increased consistency in KOL mapping and additional resources for MSL use in the field. Researched key topics in neurosciences and developed a high understanding for key Jazz clinical trials in neurosciences which resulted in an educational PowerPoint presentation for the Jazz Canada team as well as a complete Neurosciences slide deck for future MSL use in KOL engagements. Ad hoc support of initiatives such as: standard operating procedure development for the distribution of clinical samples and assimilation of data into informative and appealing tables and graphics.

Hamilton, Ontario

Extracted genomes and quantified DNA of hundreds of bacteria for the Genome Canada project which served to help build a library of interesting organisms to study in the future for different immunological characteristics. Set up PCR plates and pulse field gels to for acquisition of genomic characteristics to ensure the most effective sequencing protocols were used.

Hamilton, Ontario

Trained 3 new volunteers basic microbiology lab techniques such as pipetting, making medias and agar in order to ensure their success in future projects in the lab. Purified bacterial colonies and DNA of those colonies for the Genome Canada project and identified them using a Maldi-Tof, which served to help build a library of interesting organisms to study in the future for different immunological characteristics. Made different agar types using a plate pourer to ensure adequate supplies for all lab members to use.

Hamilton, Ontario

Created a library of a bacterium elevated in patients with anxiety and depression which serves as a resource to study in tissue culture and animal models. Compiled a repository of over 40 publications related to a specific bacterium and wrote a literature review that is shaping the current and future experiments to be conducted for a particular bacterium in the lab. Published a review article on the influence of Alistipes on anxiety and depression in the journal: Catalyst (https://issuu.com/mac.catalyst/docs/catalyst_april_2019_pages) with a cover page feature (pages 2-10).

Mcmaster University

Attends and presides over all club meetings and events and ensures adequate attendance at events. Helps generate more interest in One Donation One Sight and recruit new members. Assists the president and other club members in completing their duties.

Brampton, Ontario

Organized specialist and in-clinic appointments for patients, greeted patients and registered them into a patient database which resulted in increased overall patient satisfaction. Collaborated with the Doctor’s assistant to actively translate information between doctor and patient in 2 different languages which increased patient comprehension of issues and an improved healthcare experience. Created labels, scanned, and faxed medical information using a patient database to hospitals and specialist offices which supplied accurate patient information to the appropriate referrals while maintaining doctor-patient confidentiality and improved and encouraged organization at the clinic.

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Dentistry

Recipient of the Congeniality Award (2020-2021)

Master Of Biomedical Discovery And Commercialization

Limited entry one-year course-based Master's revolving around scientific knowledge and business fundamentals for the health sciences..

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Discovery And Commercialization

Activities and Societies: Vice President of One Donation One Sight, Physical Activity and Multiple Sclerosis Volunteer, Physical Activity.