To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to apply for this position and have extensive background in research as a Project Coordinator and manager in the health and research industry.
This has strengthened both my communication and interpersonal skills to succeed in a team interdisciplinary environment.
I am an organized self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision, enjoy new challenges and work well under pressure. In all my endeavours I strive for excellence as evidenced in my superior work ethic. I am constantly learning and looking for ways to increase my knowledge and expertise.
In reviewing my resume, I would like to draw your attention to my successes:
Childhood Education: York University, Newnham College, Early Childhood certificate Driven BSc. Psychology Honours graduate with keen understanding of communication, methodologies and ethics guideline.
Project manage the process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
Monitor the progress of all proposal activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
Share leading practices with proposal teams
Review final proposal collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Training Certificate.
Experience following SOP, ICH/GCP, FDA, Health Canada, EMA, MHRA and ANVISA in clinical research.
Completed Masters Certificate, Post-Graduate modules in Health Psychology at University of Bath.
A motivated, hardworking, team player, with strong oral and written, interpersonal communication skills with a passion for improving the company.
oDetermined and willing to take on new opportunities.
EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rpm groups, Commercial Sales Representative, Toronto, On
Feb 22-29 2021
Project manage the process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
Monitor the progress of all proposal activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
Share leading practices with proposal teams
Review final proposal collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
Invictus Games, Venue Warehouse Coordinator, Toronto, ON
Sept 2017
Planned and overlooked the allocation, set up, tear down Furniture and Equipment (FF&E) needed at competition and non-competition venues.
Managing team, organizing timelines, project management.
Provides day to day customer service and. logistics support for clients.
Provide proactive and timely communication of issues found, answering inquiries quickly and professionally while responding with urgency and accuracy.
Students Solution Educational Services Limited- Marketing Executive, Toronto, ON
Mar 2016- July 2017
Provide international opportunities and aid students in preparing applications for further education.
Attend college and university sessions to provide student information and opportunities
Record student contact information to further guide students about further education.
Monitor guidelines and use materials to promote university or college to the student(s).
Follow code of ethics such as honesty, patience and punctuality.
Xperience- Project Assistant, Toronto, ON
July 2016-June 2017
Assembles the appropriate setting for the event.
Participates in planning project priorities and objectives.
Taking detail-oriented notes and timesheets of scheduled meetings and calendar appointments.
Michaels, Customer Service/Administration assistant, Toronto,ON
Mar 2016-June 2017
Customer service: Direct customers to real estate agents.
Organize and staple pamphlets for customers.
Worked overtime as needed to get the job done
Pharma Medica Inc., Clinical Data Reviewer, Scarborough, ON
Mar 2014- Mar 2015
Work closely with Director and led a team to successfully audit clinical trials, following guidelines of SOP, ICH/GCP, FDA, Health Canada, EMA, MHRA and ANVISA.
Through an extensive screening database, ran studies in a variety of special populations, healthy volunteers and patients.
Execute and manage clinical research trials, from recruitment of subjects to end of clinical research study.
Send email updates to effectively communicate progress of assigned studies to all clinical site staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate records of Adverse Events, expedited reports of serious events.
Act as liaison with other divisions necessary for quality and timely production of all deliverables for the clinical studies.
Coordinate all study documentation including source documentation, study protocol, case report forms (CRFs), study and regulatory binders and patient binders.
Coach and mentor clinical staff in SOP revision and source data collection.
Maintain staffs’ shift schedules and ensured accurate billing of study.
Advise Principal Investigator on trial acquisition, advertising and patient interactions.
R&D Bath Centre for Pain Research, University of Bath, Business Research Officer, UK
May 2013-June 2013
Project: conducted research to assess best way to aid elderly with medication adherence palliative care).
Coordinated project using traditional and ‘grey’ literature for existing technology based solutions for medicines compliance using electronic databases such as PubMed, OVID, clinicaltrials.gov
Developed novel methods for exploration and analysis of connected data to assess study-related literature.
Prepared final study report and budget review; Collect and analyze data.
Applied for research ethics approval and funding.
Assessed study related literature using medical terminology. Literature review, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data extraction and coding, data synthesis, meta-synthesis, critical appraisal, thematic synthesis.
Set up database using SPSS and provided a report of quantitative and qualitative analysis to senior executives.
Prepared financial management and final budget report.
Prepared group meetings, and delivered presentations to the project team, stakeholders and/or funders.
Disseminated results of project as appropriate e.g. presentations at conferences.
Building relationships with external stakeholders (particularly policy makers and practitioners).
Undertook appropriate training and personal development.
Institute for Social Research, York University Telephone Interviews Assistant Supervisor,, North York
Jan 2008- Feb 2009
Recruited participants and administered questionnaires for public health agencies
Data entry; Created, proofread, and edited reports and presentations for the senior staff.
Royalton Communication, Customer Service Jr. Manager, Mississauga, ON
Jul 2007-Sept 2007
Worked with customers on a daily basis while assisting with appointment schedules
Helped clients in creating new accounts and managing existing accounts
Bell, Sales Customer Promotion and Sales Representative, Inventa, Toronto, ON
Mar 2006-Jun 2006
Required to interest wholesale and retail buyers and purchasing agents in Bell Sympatico cell phones and address clients’ questions and concerns
Canada Bread, Mecatherm Production Worker (Seasonal), Toronto, Ontario
May 2005-Sept 2005
Indexing, packaging, quality control, assisting with breaks
Tim Hortons, Drive-Thru Manager Assistant, Toronto, Ontario
Oct 2003-Jan 2005
Work with customers on a daily basis at drive through, assisting with cash register, and helping with inventory
Pride Windows and Doors, Sales Representative, Toronto, Ontario
Nov 2002 - Feb 2003
Maintained a professional and patient demeanor while offering free estimates
Community work
British Journal of Healthcare Management Committee- Online Peer Reviewer, U.K.
Aug 2014-August 2017
Good news !
Think it was 2 months in 2013 from May - found email
Wow 2013 /
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• Point of contact for academic and personal concerns
Inform and advise director and manager about submitted journal articles.
Provide detailed recommendations with the board, for clinicians in the medical, nursing and paramedical professions who want to be more acquainted with management issues.
Ensure articles satisfy requirements such as being up-to-date and having relevant evidence.
Review manuscripts and journal articles.
York University &Black CreekCommunity Health Centre, Project Manager, North York
Jan 2011-Sept 2012
• Led the Exercise Education Program: clinically based exercise education and health promotion.
• Collaborated with senior interdisciplinary team to improve Q.O.L. for patients with type 2 diabetes and assisted with quantitative research.
• Prepared reports for subject recruitment after conducting comprehensive assessments.
• Collected, processed, and analyzed data using SPSS software program and Microsoft Excel; performed secondary research to inform results.
• Review performance data that includes financial, sales, activity reports and spreadsheet to monitor and measure departmental productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness.
• Responsible for overseeing 20 staff members responsible for various portions of the project.
AIDS Committee of Toronto and INK Entertainment- Project Manager, Toronto 2011
• Organized and managed a non profit charity even, ‘The Sex you Want’ with singer ‘Blake Mcgrath’, to respond to the government’s decision to cut funding towards AIDS.
• Implemented work plan and ensured success in meeting outputs and reporting requirements.
• Created marketing strategies and budgets to initiate a women’s program at A.C.T.
• Created project deliverables including case studies, presentations, implementation tools, and websites.
• Wrote and presented proposals to media outlets and corporate sponsors, such as NOW Magazine.
• Supervised junior colleagues’ tasks and development.
• Monitored workflow and deadlines to keep priorities in check for the team.
York University and Toronto District School Board- Project Analyst and Mentor 2010
• Point of contact for academic and personal concerns.
• Developed team activities that provided support by assisting consumers with identifying needs for skill enhancement in their relationships with others, linking consumers with community resources and providing consultations to other team members
• Maintained logs of interactions to synthesize, analyze, and communicate qualitative data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS
• A variety of techniques, such as motivational interviewing were used to address issues.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, based on a personal support plan developed to help consumers reach their potential.
Humber River Regional Hospital-
• Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy assistant, Lab Manager assistant.
Clerk and filing admin lead assistant
EDUCATION
University of London- Corporate vs competitive advantage ie with cars
University of California Irvine Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices 2016
Modules: Project Communication Management, Initiating and Planning Projects, Budgeting and Scheduling Projects, Managing Project Risks and Changes
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act Training Certificate
2014
ADDITIONAL COURSES
• Competitive strategies
• The art of negotiation
• Operations management
University of Bath, U.K.
Post-graduate master’s Certification in Health Psychology
2013
Modules: Health Communication and Context Managing Ill Health, Multivariate Statistics, Advanced Research Design, Advanced Statistics
York University
BSc Honours in Psychology
2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Clinical Knowledge: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), Social Support, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Behaviour Change; assessment, planning and intervention Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong aptitude for learning new software,
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Graduate member (MBPsS), BPS, U.K.
Pepsi Co. Foundation Scholarship
Certificate from Health Education, York University
York University Entry Scholarship
Completion of Honours Thesis in Self-Control, Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control
Pepsi Foundation Scholarship
Judge at DECA Entrepreneurship Challenge
Ontario Scholar