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Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

As the Operations Coordinator at Yoggu!, an innovative and rapidly growing producer of alternative vegan yogurt, I manage a range of critical functions to ensure operational excellence in a HACCP-certified facility. My diverse responsibilities include overseeing inbound and outbound shipping logistics, product procurement, inventory management, B2B growth and relations, sales channels and forecasts, social media presence, and handling customer service inquiries.In addition to ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, I focus on implementing quality control measures across outbound logistics, streamlining shipping and procurement processes, and intertdepartmental coordination to achieve organizational growth. My role requires a diligent approach to maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing logistics for safety and efficiency, and continuously improving operational practices to support Yoggu!’s commitment to quality and sustainability in the vegan food market.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Front Desk Management and Client Relationship Management (CRM)Client Database ManagementMarketing and SalesClient Needs Assessment

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As the Director of Reefur, a premium cannabis accessory e-retailer, I lead with a passion for innovation and excellence in the cannabis industry. My role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, ensuring the seamless operation and growth of our business.Leadership & Team Management: I manage and mentor a dedicated team of 4 talented professionals, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and efficiency.Financial Oversight: I oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring the company's fiscal health and sustainable growth.Inventory & Procurement: I strategically manage inventory procurement, maintaining optimal stock levels and negotiating with suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices.Sales Channels & Strategy: I develop and implement multi-channel sales strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction across various platforms.Web Design & User Experience: I lead the design and continuous improvement of our e-commerce website, focusing on user experience, functionality, and aesthetics to maximize conversions and customer engagement.Product Acquisition & Development: I spearhead product acquisition, identifying and curating a selection of premium cannabis accessories that align with our brand's vision and meet the needs of our discerning customers.Brand Identity & Marketing: I shape the brand identity of Reefur, crafting a unique and compelling narrative that resonates with our target audience. I also oversee all marketing initiatives, from digital campaigns to social media engagement, to build brand awareness and loyalty.

Vancouver

Assisted with essential financial operations, from filing investment documents and organizing receipts for tax rebates to maintaining records by filing banking statements. Ensured data confidentiality through systematic file shredding and addressed general office tasks, upholding organizational efficiency and compliance.

As a Private Tutor specializing in high school biology, I have been leveraging my extensive background in genetics, evolution, and ecology to provide personalized tutoring services for high school biology students. I conduct individual tutorial sessions, review their coursework to enhance each student's comprehension and performance, and assist with the . In this role, I deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions, design and implement personalized academic strategies according to each student's learning style and pace, conduct pre-examination review sessions, and engage students in interactive discussions to deepen their understanding of biology and the bigger picture. I also provide constructive feedback on assignments and improvement strategies. Recognized for my clear communication, approachability, and ability to make complex subjects accessible and engaging, I have utilized my thorough understanding of biology to motivate and inspire students, fostering a passion for the subject and encouraging continuous learning and post-secondary education.

Vancouer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

My degree focused on the novel cuticular wax biosynthesis in the model moss species Physcomitrella patens. I engaged in countless lab presentations as both speaker and audience member, I engaged in seminars hosted by the botany department, I presented my research on multiple occasions to the faculty of the botany/forestry/zoology departments of UBC, I wrote an unpublished review paper on fatty acyl reductases, participated in a grant-funded foreign exchange technical program in Germany, and published my thesis to the UBC and Canadian archives. Some of the experiments I extensively performed were transforming Physcomitrella (homologous recombination and CRISPR-Cas9) and Arabidopsis plants (Agrobacterium), bacterial cells, and yeast cells with foreign plant genes; cuticular wax extraction and analysis of lipidic compounds from both plant and yeast lipid sources through GC-FID and GC-MS; PCR amplification and DNA sequencing; gel electrophoresis; RNA extraction and isolation; primer design; data analysis; plant husbandry and growth; aseptic technique; plant, bacterial, and yeast cell culture; and multisite gateway cloning.

I taught Biology 121 with a class size of roughly 200+ each semester. My duties included grading examinations and assignments, monitoring and responding to questions on an online learning forum, hosting office hours and review sessions, hosting tutorials. Students' reviews of my performance as a teaching aid were an average of 4.8/5/

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As the Bookkeeper and Payroll Manager for a leading backyard landscaping company, I managed financial tasks from processing invoices and handling GST payments to overseeing employee payroll. I also drove our marketing initiatives and liaised closely with our accountant during tax season, ensuring precise income tax return submissions. My multifaceted role underscored the company's financial stability and growth.

University Of Toronto

I aided the graduate students with their experiments by preparing yeast and bacteria cultures, PCR, gateway cloning experiments, and genomic DNA extraction from Arabidopsis. I also performed yeast-two hybrid screens for protein-protein interactions as well as generated new knock-out lines in Arabidopsis using CRISPR-Cas9. I also performed general lab duties such as autoclaving and sterilizing glassware.

University Of Toronto

I performed independent research while supervised by a graduate student on components of the apoplastic fluid under immune-induced conditions and analyzed the effect this hostile environment has on the mutation rate of pathogen growth during infection. At this position I learned how to grow bean plants under controlled conditions and determined proper inoculation densities utilizing dilution series. Rate of immune response was determined by measuring electrical impedance. Once my experiments were completed, I presented my work to a panel of plant researchers and the scientific community of students and faculty at U of T.

I was required to work with and facilitate the needs of the event organizers to maintain their standards for the organization of the Front of House. I also managed the ushers’ time while they are scheduled to ensure the standards of the Isabel Bader Theater are met. I also worked with various departments within the Isabel Bader Theater and Victoria College to act on any other requests the clientele may have. I was also required to provide any medical assistance to patrons visiting the theater and was trained in Red Cross First Aid.

I was required to ensure each event ran smoothly, to provide an excellent experience for each patron who was a guest to the theater, as well as keep the safety of the theater at the highest level.

I was required to carry out experiments upholding to strict laboratory standards as well as to maintain an independency in the lab. Some laboratory techniques I learned while at the CFRI were: isolating monocytes from a blood sample, quantifying leptin levels in patient blood serum, DNA and RNA isolation, enzyme chromatography. At the end of the program, I was required to summarize my research findings in the form of a poster presentation.

Master'S Degree, Botany/Plant Biology

Activities and Societies: PRoTECT (Acting President) - https://www.protect-ubc.com/ Botany Graduate Student Union PRoTECT joint.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biotechnology

Activities and Societies: Biology student union

Dogwood High School Diploma

Certificate Of Graduation (Dogwood), High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 88

Activities and Societies: Choir, Track and Field