Zainab Shahtaj

**** ******** ****** *******, **** Scotia, Canada 902-***-**** acvxde@r.postjobfree.com Education

Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Biology and Neuroscience September 2011-June 2016 Dalhousie University, Halifax NS, Canada

Technical Skills

Proficient with MS Office

Experienced with Matlab programming

Lab experience with dissections and human gross anatomy

Lab skills applicable to both biology and neuroscience

Field experience in biological entomology

Non-Technical Skills

Excellent team player

Great at time management and adapting to situations

Bilingual [English and Urdu]

Work Experience

Independent Research Student May 2016-Present

Dalhousie University Department of Biology, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Developed optimal methods to extract protein from phytoplankton and performing spectral analysis to identify the proteins

Completed a literature review to study similar experiments in phytoplankton proteomics Residence Assistant August 2013-April 2014

Dalhousie Residence Life Staff, Howe Hall, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Served as a peer counselor in residence and promoted an inclusive and safe environment in residence, while creating events and passive programs for everyone in the community

Learned team building skills by working as a team with other residence assistants Volunteer Experience

Executive Board Member and Volunteer September 2014-May 2016 Loaded Ladle, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Worked in a food cooperative which addressed issues of food security and helped cook and serve free and inclusive meals to students and members of the community Meal Assistance Program Volunteer February 2013-October 2015 Veterans’ Memorial Building, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Halifax, NS, Canada

Assisted nursing staff by feeding meals to elderly veterans and promoted a positive environment in the hospital

Communicated with veterans and used problem solving strategies to make sure they were well fed and satisfied

Orientation Week Leader August 2012 and August 2014 Dalhousie Student Union

Worked in a team setting to create community and facilitate involvement of first year students during orientation week using effective interpersonal skills and enthusiasm Medical Extern January 2011-June 2011

Advanced Urgent Medical Care Clinic

Job shadowed an Emergency Care Physician and learned how to have a positive relationship with patients while administering medical care in an emergency clinic

Learned how to problem solve in order to provide appropriate care and diagnosis for patients Extracurriculars

Dalhousie Science Society Representative August 2012-April 2013 Dalhousie Student Union Council

Participated in discussions about policies, student issues on and off campus, and general university affairs in Student Union meetings while representing the Dalhousie Science Society House President August 2012-April 2013

Residence Council, Howe Hall

Planned and facilitated events in residence to promote community building and helped first year students transition to university life

Worked as a team with other members of council through weekly meetings, recyclable bottle runs, and collaborating on events

Won Dalhousie’s IMPACT award for best residence council that year

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