Project Assistant

Ela Tabaku

***-* ******* ***., *******, ON, M*N *L9

Tel (cell): 647-***-****

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

Excellent organization, time-management and problem-solving skills with

established work experience managing multiple tasks. Very disciplined, with

proven management and research skills and committed to the professional

development in this field.

SKILLS

. Communication Skills - Comfortable interacting with a diverse group

of people. Experienced in writing technical reports

. Research Skills - Experienced conducting literature searches and

presenting research findings in academia and conferences

. Organized - Experienced in multi-tasking and prioritizing in a high

paced environment. Skillful at managing projects from start to

finish

. Adaptable - Easily embrace new concepts and methods

. Problem Solver - Skillful at analyzing problems and formulating

solutions

. Detail Oriented - Easily notice errors and inconsistencies and

strive for great results

. Computer Proficiency - SAP, ReadSoft invoice processing software,

File Maker Pro database application; Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows

XP, Windows Vista operating systems; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

EDUCATION

Master of Science (part-time/evenings), Environmental Applied Science and

Management

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, September 2012-2015 (Expected)

. Project Management for Environmental Professionals: Applied the

principles of project management to a case study. Used Porter Five

Forces Model and SWOT Analysis.

. Environmental Economics

. Environmental Assessment

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Honours)

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Graduation: October 2009

. Undergraduate Research Project

"Investigation of oxide based photocatalytic materials for water splitting

with sunlight"

Gave a poster presentation at Canadian Society of Chemists Conference

spring 2009

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Toronto Research Chemicals Inc., Toronto, ON

Marketing Assistant, July 2013-Present

. Prepare flyers for new products, update competitor prices and assemble

summary reports

. Assess customer requests for new products and determine whether the

products should be manufactured or purchased

. Help customers with new products related issues

. I am currently helping implement a tracking system for quote requests

. Actively involved in the training of new employees

. Part of the Health and Safety Committee. Perform monthly safety

inspections

Toronto Research Chemicals Inc., Toronto, ON

New Products Coordinator, March 2011-July 2013

. Implemented project tracking system, increasing the efficacy of project

submission

. Maintained the project tracking system, ensuring projects were

submitted in a timely manner

. Assessed project paperwork for completeness

. Enhanced catalogue quality by identifying and correcting data errors

. Conducted literature searches and create catalogue entries

. Implemented changes to improve efficiency and minimize errors

Monsanto Canada Inc., Winnipeg, MB

Canola Seed Quality Coordinator, January 2010-January 2011

. Dealt with seed requests and reported of quality results while in

frequent contact with QA, manufacturing, breeding, lab providers,

regulators and logistics personnel

. Coordinated laboratory, field testing and shipping of canola seed

samples within Canada and internationally

. Assisted in the maintenance of quality standards, report building and

genetic purity assessment

. Participated in ISO initiatives, and internal audits

. Maintained and followed Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

. Supported inspection of all pre-foundation, foundation and commercial

seed lots

. Recommended new methods for continuous improvement in efficiency and

quality

. Ensured the shipping staff was properly trained on the international

shipping requirements

Monsanto Canada Inc., Winnipeg, MB

Seed Quality Laboratory Assistant, October 2009-January 2010

. Assisted with sample preparation and analysis using wet chemistry and

instrument techniques

. Maintained sample I.D. lists and sorted seed packages

Steacie Institute of Molecular Science-NRC, Ottawa, ON

Summer Student, May-August 2009

. Synthesized materials for hydrogen storage using wet chemistry

techniques (synthesis under inert atmosphere, synthesis in liquid

ammonia etc.)

. Studied the material using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

(FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic

Resonance (NMR)

Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Teaching Assistant, September-November 2008

. Supervised second year "Biochemistry 1" university students in the

laboratory

. Marked reports and answered questions related to the laboratory

Plant Biotechnology Institute - NRC, Saskatoon, SK

Summer Student, May-August 2008

. Set up experiments for liquid samples using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

(NMR) spectrometers for internal and external clients. Performed micro-

imaging and solid-state experiments

. General maintenance of NMR spectrometers and instrument trouble-

shooting

Career Trek, Winnipeg, MB

Chemistry Instructor, October 2007 -April 2008

. Designed and planned laboratory experiments appropriate for grade 4 to

grade 6 students

. Taught lessons and supervised students in and out the classroom

Hudson Bay Company, Winnipeg, MB

Sales Associate, July 2007 - February 2008

. Provided helpful and friendly service to customers while working alone

. Processed payments using cash, debit, credit and gift certificates

. Kept merchandise organized and easy to find

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