Sara Sayed, Ae Email & Phone Number

Kenora, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

• Assigned lead role in conducting applied ergonomics research studies in firefighting and mining contexts.• Worked closely with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue and collaborated with firefighter chiefs to determine research feasibility.• Conducted Job Demands Analyses for various occupations in firefighting and mining. • Assessed occupational hazards and developed evidence-based strategies for injury prevention.• Used wearable technology to better understand physiological load as well as physical and psychological stress.• Used quantitative and qualitative methods to quantify physical and psychological injury risk factors and inform policy development. • Project lead role in data collection procedures, coordination of site set-up, and set-up of data collection equipment.• Communicated effectively with stakeholders and data collection team.

Ontario, Canada

• Organized and lead laboratory sessions.• Instructed students on how to conduct various tests of human performance and collect various measures of health, fitness, and wellness.• Explained concepts in kinesiology clearly and comprehensively in an engaging manner.• Provided guidance to undergraduate students researching term papers.• Counselled students experiencing difficulties in courses.• Graded term papers, final examinations, and student laboratory participation.

Ontario, Canada

• Implemented motion-analysis software from video-based inputs for ergonomic applications.• Identified ergonomic injury risk using various risk assessment tools (i.e., OWAS, REBA, RULA).• Annotated videos with outcomes from musculoskeletal risk assessments.• Provided feedback and recommendations to correct working postures associated with injury risk.• Mentored four physiotherapy students on the use of Dartfish movement analysis software and ergonomic assessments.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Administered customized fitness assessments based on CSEP and ACSM guidelines.• Evaluated and interpreted progress of clients.• Planned individualized exercise program for clients.• Motivated and coached clients to make healthy lifestyle decisions.

Mississauga, Ontario

• Maintained accounting databases; data entry and backups• Maintained accounting records; making copies and filing documents• Verified financial reports• Ran performance analysis software• Maintained confidentiality of information• Reconciled bank statements

Toronto, Canada Area

• Signed in residence guests• Observed who is entering and leaving the residence• Customer service; assisted residents with any questions• Contributed to maintaining a safe environment for residents and guests• Maintained open communication with superiors and colleagues• Submission of documentation in a timely fashion

Master Of Science - Ms, Kinesiology

Graduate Certificate, Exercise Science And Lifestyle Management, Honours Standing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Kinesiology And Exercise Science, Specialized Honours

Activities and Societies: Residence Council