Project High School

Sanjna Kapoor

**** ***** ******* ****., ***********, ON

Phone: 905-***-****

Email: ******.********@*****.***

Education

**** - ****:B.Sc. Honours Biology (Physiology Specialization)

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

2004 – 2008:High School Diploma (Honours)

Rick Hansen Secondary School, Mississauga, ON

Research

2009:Collected and reviewed research, as well as designed a report and captivating oral presentation for Problem Based Learning project; A Solution to Groundwater Contamination (finalist in the 4th Annual Environmental Issues Symposium)

2010:Conducted research and analyzed peer reviewed journals to construct an individually produced scholarly cancer paper: Molecular basis of Osteosarcoma through the analysis of mutations in tumour suppressor p16 and its affect on protein folding and regulation of cell cycle checkpoints

2012:Undergraduate Honours B.Sc. Thesis entitled: Effect of elevated water temperature on the survival and development of Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis)

Supervisor: Joanna Y. Wilson, Ph. D.Presented undergraduate thesis in poster session at Ontario Biology Day, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, and orally at the Biology Undergraduate Symposium, McMaster University, ON

SkillsSoft skills:Excellent communication and organizational skillsGood team player and able to work in fast paced environmentsTechnical Skills:Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook)Successfully completed McMaster WHMIS training and Biosafety trainingFirst Aid and CPR – Level C Certified from Brampton YMCAFluent in languages (verbal and written): Hindi and EnglishLab skills:electrophoresis, pipetting, chromatography, extraction, recrystallization, cell culture, titration, solution and buffer preparation, NMR and Mass spectroscopy

Work Experience

Costco Wholesale – 5900 Rodeo Dr., Mississauga, ON 905-***-****) May 2011- June 2012Performed various duties around the warehouse (ex. cashier, packing, member service, door security, marketing, stocking, etc ). Worked competently and communicated clearly with others to provide excellent service to all members/customersWorked efficiently in a fast paced environment and handled large cash, cheque, debit, and credit transactions quickly and accuratelyMaintained a clean workspace while working and after closing

Tim Hortons – 880 Britannia Rd. W, Mississauga, ON 905-***-****) July 2006- June 2007Provided exceptional service to customers and acquired excellent communication and teamwork skills in the processWorked in a high-paced environment and dealt with quick cash transactions Maintained a neat, tidy and safe store environment at all times to uphold reputable status of the company Consistently displayed proficient work ethic and adhered to store policies/procedures

Volunteer Experience

VP Events – Big Brothers Big Sisters @ McMaster September 2011 – April 2012Organizing and planning events for the club to recruit volunteers to work with youthCoordinating with executive members, promoting events through social mediaBooking rooms, equipment and ensuring safety procedures / forms are completed on time

YMCA – Fun & Development Office, Hamilton, ON 905-***-****) February 2011- April 2011Assemble packages and assist with paperwork, filing, and organizing client files and pledge formsPerform administrative/clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning and transferring files onto the database (Razor’s Edge)

Maternity Unit – St.Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, ON 905-***-****) Sept. 2009 – April 2011Provide support and assistance to patients and their families, as well as deliver drinks/food items to help nourish new mothersRe-stock and organize shelves with essential baby items for mothersAssemble packages for pre-admission and patient care and confirm booked appointments with patients on the phoneMaintain confidentiality at all times by refraining from exposing the identity or medical circumstances of any client both inside and outside of the hospital

Student Volunteer – Hazel McCallion Senior P.S. and Whitehorn P.S. June 2005 – Feb. 2006Assisted different teachers with simple clerical and teaching duties, which included recording/marking papersFiled, organized and managed books and classroom activities several timesCreated simple, educational, yet fun tasks to help kids learn new things as well as keep them occupied

School Project – Rick Hansen Secondary School, Mississauga, ON Feb 2006 – June 2006Collaborated with a partner to sew a blanket for Interim Place ; a shelter for abused womanDesigned and planned the project for Civics class, with checkpoints and consultations along the way from the course teacherBought the essential tools and materials, fabricated a comfy blanket and personally went to donate the blanket to the shelter with the assistance of the teacher

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