Laboratory Assistant, University of AlbertaDuring my early academic journey as a Mechanical Engineering student, I had the incredible opportunity to support a Post Doc and a second-year Ph.D. student in groundbreaking research on Solar Interfacial Evaporation. This experience enriched my understanding, especially since I come from an industrial processes background, having earned a Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate in 2021.This role was not just a job but a playground for problem-solving, troubleshooting, and innovation. The challenges I faced, and the methodologies I learned have provided a robust foundation that I believe will be instrumental in driving new technological advancements or potentially establishing a venture of my own in the future.

**Pharmacy Assistant** Shoppers Drug Mart ( Peace River, Alberta)During my high school studies I worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at Shoppers Drug Mart, I undertook a pivotal role in the facilitation of prescription processing and maintaining a positive patient-pharmacist relationship. My responsibilities included:- **Prescription Input and Verification**: Received prescriptions primarily through fax from healthcare providers. Diligently entered each prescription into our advanced pharmacy management system. Collaborated closely with our pharmacists to verify the accuracy of each entry, ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers. - **Medication Dispensing**: Post verification, I would navigate our extensive inventory to locate the prescribed medication. I accurately measured and dispensed the appropriate quantity, cross-checking with the original prescription to ensure exactness.- **Customer Service and Patient Interaction**: Dispensed medications to patients while providing them with essential information regarding their prescriptions. Utilized exceptional communication skills to address any queries or concerns they might have, ensuring they left with confidence in their treatment.- **Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare**: Life in the healthcare system is not solely about technical aptitude. It's about understanding the emotional nuances of every individual who walks through our doors. I routinely encountered patients enduring pain, suffering, or anxiety, and often their emotions would be directed at me. Leveraging a high degree of emotional intelligence, I empathized with their situations, offering comfort, understanding, and assurance, transforming potential conflicts into moments of trust and understanding.Additionally, I collaborated with the wider pharmacy team in inventory management, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy, and conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.