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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Analytical DevelopmentDevelop, optimize, and execute flow cytometry assays to characterize cell therapy products Work closely with research, development, manufacturing and quality teams

Toronto, Canada Area

Prepare source data for digitization by compiling and sorting informationMaintain database with new and updated accounts information

• Strategic business consultant for Canadian organizations in the non-profit spaceAdopted a leadership role in structuring the analysis and vision for client recommendations as well as pitch deck creation
• Optimized client acquisition process for consulting firm to increase digital conversion rate 2X and designed a client referral program to gain 60% more referrals
• Designed 3 pillar volunteer retention strategy for national nonprofit transportation organization to increase engagement by 56%

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Strategic business consultant for the University of Toronto chapter of UCG
• Collaborated with a small consulting team to provide strategic recommendations for NGOs
• Designed donor/sponsorship strategy for Indigenous international film festival projected toraise an additional $20,500-$30,500

• Coordinate communication between subcontractors, clients, and various stakeholders
• Manage 300+ residential solar energy projects from POS to completion
• Optimize and streamline processes to meet deadlines
• Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation
• Monitor progress of projects using Oracle NetSuite
• Work with CEO to monitor KPIs for sales team and identify areas of improvement

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Department of Immunology IMM350S - The Immune System in ActionTopics include response to infectious microorganisms, allergy and autoimmunity, immune responses against cancer, and transplantation immunology.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led research project in Natural Killer - T cell immune regulation in the context of LCMV viral infection
• Managed cohort of 200+ cell specimens and developed expertise in RIP-gp mouse model
• Performed hypothesis-driven experimental design and data analysis
• Expertise in multi-colour flow cytometry panel design and execution
• Developed SOPs for viral work and flow cytometry Presenter at TIME (Tissue Immunity and MicroEnvironment) UHN research seminar

Montreal, Canada Area

• RBC Groupe Financier - Place Ville MarieSpecialized Bilingual Office ClerkAreas of Expertise
• Mortgage Reallocations
• Mortgage Payouts
• Royal Lines of Credit

Montreal, Canada Area

• Recipient of 2017 IRIC Next Generation Award scholarship Presenter at the 2017 IRIC Intern Conference Day
• Led research project under the supervision of Dr. Louis Gaboury on the characterization of PD-L1 as a novel biomarker for breast cancer
• Collaborated on various external projects within the platform of Histology using immunohistochemistry analysis and laser capture microdissectionTechniques/Technology: - immunohistochemistry using Leica BOND RX - laser.

Richmond Hill, ON

Tasks- conduct medical secretary duties including answering phones, scheduling specialist appointments, faxing documents. - assist physicians in medical procedures including PAP smears, throat swabs, and wound care.

Richmond Hill, ON

Montreal, Canada Area

Work-Study Student Assistant in Reader Lab at McGill University.Assisted graduate students with data analysis from various projects and with general lab maintenance Task including but not limited to:- Behavioural video coding using JWatcher software- Scoring of neurotransmitter stained images - Performing quality testing (measuring water pH, ammonia.

Markham, ON

Masters, Immunology

Crome Lab University Health Network Thesis title: Loss of Bat3 on T cells impairs response to viral infection via altered T cell-NK cell.

Bachelor’S Degree, Microbiology And Immunology

Activities and Societies: SSMU DriveSafe, SUS Peer Tutoring, Graduation Ball Committee, Fit for a Cause, SynesthasiaMajor in Microbiology.

Immunology

Affiliate student in the Division of Infection and Immunity Sept - Dec 2016

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Markville Peer Tutor, Mavericks Cross Country Team, Markville Rock Climbing Club, Markville iLive Club.

Certificate, Spanish Language And Culture

Completion of "Lengua y Cultura Española" course, with 100 hours of instruction at the B1 Level (according to the Common European.

Attestation (Certificate), French Language, 96%

Five-week intensive French-immersion program; recipient of bursary from the Government of Canada. 90 hours of Avancé 2 french language.