SKILLS SUMMARY

Teamwork-oriented and enthusiastic Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Resourceful and reliable Limited work proficient French Superb time management and leadership abilities

Research skills in study design, data collection analysis and presentation

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Kinesiology - Specialization in Health and Exercise Physiology 2015-2017

Designed project investigating the effects of aging and training status on cardiovascular parameters. Recruited and tested 60 participants from community groups in person and online across Calgary. Collected breath-by-breath gas exchange and near-infrared muscle oxygenation data during maximal and submaximal testing. Assessed body-fat and bone mineral density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Analyzed data using Excel, Origin, SPSS and SigmaPlot. Prepared and submitted manuscripts for publication.

Supervisor – Dr. Juan Murias University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta

Bachelor of Science - First Class Honours in Human Kinetics 2011-2015

Supervisor – Dr. Daniel Kane St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant 2016-2017

University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta

Prepared and taught statistical testing methods on SPSS and measurement of heart rate and blood pressure. Evaluated students’ ability to administer fitness tests. Marked formal lab reports. Accessible to students for assistance anytime.

NSERC Undergraduate Research Assistant 2014-2015

MitoKanedria Lab, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Designed and conducted mitochondrial metabolic research projects. Collected and analyzed data on various software packages (MS Excel, SPSS & GraphPad). Worked independently and alongside other students and faculty members. Tested skeletal muscle and nervous tissue mitochondrial function. Presented research at international conferences.

RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Soccer Coach 2010-2015

XFC Soccer Club, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Coached athletes aged 9-18 to augment teamwork and technical ability. Prepared and executed practice plans that focused on athlete & team needs. Taught athletes about character and integrity.

Off-Campus Councillor 2014-2015

St. FX Student’s Union, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Represented off-campus constituents on the student’s union representative council by voting on policies that affected the student body. Developed a strategic plan for the Student’s Union by hosting focus groups and conducting surveys.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Demonstrated outstanding academic and research ability:

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Master’s Scholarship 2015-2017

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award 2014-2015

Student Research Day Gold Award 2015

CIS Academic All-Canadian Award 2012-2015

Dedicated leader and student athlete:

St. FX Men’s Soccer Coach’s Award 2015

St. FX Men’s Soccer Athletic Financial Award 2015

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

Student Member of Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology 2016-2017

Certified Standard First Aid/CPR (St. John’s Ambulance) 2016

Certified Pre-B Soccer Coach (Canada Soccer Association) 2013

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