Waqas Ghayas

ACADEMICS

Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health, College Station, Texas

Master of Public Health- Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Gradation Date May 2014

GPA: 3.5

University of Houston, Houston, Texas Graduated Aug 2012

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Exercise Science; Nutrition Minor

GPA: 3.101

PROFSSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M Health Science Center, SRPH, College Station, Texas, Graduate Research Assistant Sept 2013-Present

Evaluate three balance training interventions in improving motor and cognitive functions in older adults

Collect data for participants in A Matter of Balance (AMOB) community program designed to reduce the fear of

falling and increase the activity levels of older adults while examine the effectiveness of different training programs

Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services, Health Environment and Safety Intern May 2013- Aug 2013

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for Sound and Moisture Meter

Assisted the environmentalists with inspecting mobile food units, restaurants, houses and swimming pools

Participated in a Hazard Risk Assessment at a Nail Salon, Health Clinic, and Billboard Banner Company

Evaluated the portable water systems in mobile units

American Society of Safety Engineers Hazardous Waste Collection, College Station, Texas, Volunteer April 2012

Assisted residents with categorizing their waste, monitor traffic and perform litter sweeps of the collection site to

assist the city in their efforts to keep the environment and population safe from household hazardous chemicals.

Pain and Rehabilitation Solution, Houston, TX, Intern Aug 2011- May 2012

Provided support to medical and training staff in restoring motor skills, balance, coordination, overall wellness and

physical fitness of patients to overcome pain while allowing support to doctors to work under fast pace environment

Assisted in applying therapy with treatments and techniques to help alleviate and overcome pain and injuries

Prepared patients both physically and mentally for upcoming mode of treatments programs to alleviate stress

University of Houston, Houston, TX, Work Study Program Aug 2011- Apr 2012

Educated students to improve their health and safety to live free of harmful diseases and limit their healthcare cost

Helped promote outreached programs related to personal and community health issues of self-esteem, sexual

decision making, safer choices, alcohol and other drugs to create a healthier and safer heath environment across

all dimension of wellness, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, educational, physical, and mental health

Texas Children Hospital – Emergency Room, Houston TX, Volunteer Dec 2010-Apr 2011

Attained interest in serving the community population while shadowing physicians, and nurses to develop a sense

of priority and awareness of patient and staff needs

Familiarized with medical tools and supplies and was able to help find from for providers

Assisted nurses with lab, blood, and, pharmacy runs while the nurses continue to provide care for patients

National Bank, Houston, TX, Personal Retail Banker Nov 2007- Jun 2010

Accomplished Branch goals with proven track record in sales and led company in higher generated revenues

Familiarized with bank policies and regulations to solve financial bank related issued

Developed organizational skills, handle multiple tasks, and work efficiently with less supervision

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Aug 2012- Present

Rural Public Health Student Association (RPHSA) Aug 2013- Present

CERTIFICATIONS

CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour Occupational safety and Health Training Certificate

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Houston, TX 77083 713-***-****

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