Experience

Western University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Administration & Finance, Department of Medical Imaging

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  -Provide strategic leadership and stewardship to the Department of Medical Imaging

• Manager, Postgraduate Program, Family Medicine

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2022

  -Lead program planning and accreditation activities-Develop systems and policies to track learner progress in a Competency-Based Medical Education climate-Evaluate and track program metrics-Manage performance and outcomes of staff

• Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2016

  -Coached, taught, consulted, and mentored learners regarding research and quality improvement-Delivered presentations (training workshops, monthly research meetings, faculty development)-Developed, coordinated, and implemented research programs, projects, and operational initiatives-Scholarly curriculum development, program evaluation, and learner assessment -Developed and delivered engaging curricula and resources



Department of Geriatrics, St. Joseph's Health Care, London

• London, ON

• Research Consultant

  • Apr 2018 - May 2018

  -Created a report for Regional Geriatric Progams of Ontario and Ministry of Health that compared geriatric human resources and demands within each LHIN -Purpose of project was to inform funding for the Aging at Home strategy -Liaised/surveyed key stakeholders and Regional Geriatric Program contacts -Compiled data from multiple sources (Stats Can, LHIN, contacts, CHCs, etc) -Created a report for Regional Geriatric Progams of Ontario and Ministry of Health that compared geriatric human resources and demands within each LHIN -Purpose of project was to inform funding for the Aging at Home strategy -Liaised/surveyed key stakeholders and Regional Geriatric Program contacts -Compiled data from multiple sources (Stats Can, LHIN, contacts, CHCs, etc)



Department of Geriatrics, St. Joseph's Health Care, London

• Research Assistant, Ontario Geriatrician Planning project

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

  -Created a report for Regional Geriatric Progams of Ontario and Ministry of Health that compared geriatric human resources and demands within each LHIN-Purpose of project was to inform funding for the Aging at Home strategy -Liaised/surveyed key stakeholders and Regional Geriatric Program contacts-Compiled data from multiple sources (Stats Can, LHIN, contacts, CHCs, etc)

• Research Assistant, LHIN Senior Friendly Hospital Survey project

  • Feb 2011 - May 2011

  -Interpreted/recorded data for large LHIN initiative analyzing performance of SW LHIN hospitals-Primary purpose of project was quality improvement: decreasing ER wait times and ALC days-Teleconferenced/liaised with several LHIN/Regional Geriatric Program contacts -Surveyed hospitals to compile baseline data on senior friendly care -Created a document comparing performance measures of South West LHIN hospitals-Compared quantitative data and grouped themes for qualitative text



Aging, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Care, Lawson Health Research Institute

• Research Assistant, Geriatric Assessment Guide project

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  -Prepared grant submissions, presentations, and manuscript-Screened and recruited participants for research study (patients, medical trainees, physicians)-Reviewed audio-recorded comprehensive geriatric assessments for completeness to validate tool-Gathered medical data on research subjects from electronic patient record-Assisted in quantitative analysis of data

• Research Assistant, Referral Practices to Geriatric Services project

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2010

  -Examined ED referral practices to Specialized Geriatric Services-Gathered medical/referral data on research subjects from databases/hospital registries



Lawson Health Research Institute, St. Joseph's Healthcare London

• London, Canada Area

• Research Assistant, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging project

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  -Explored the relationship between amyloid deposits and ischemic stroke -Gathered data from large research database, Alzheimer’s disease Neuroimaging database -Advised on research design and project findings -Led team meetings -Assisted with data analysis -Explored the relationship between amyloid deposits and ischemic stroke -Gathered data from large research database, Alzheimer’s disease Neuroimaging database -Advised on research design and project findings -Led team meetings -Assisted with data analysis



Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) Student Society

• London, Canada Area

• Academic Chair

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  -Organized academic events (Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Forum) -Organized academic initiatives (mentorship program, help guides) -Represented peers at executive meetings -Met and discussed programming concerns with peers -Organized academic events (Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Forum) -Organized academic initiatives (mentorship program, help guides) -Represented peers at executive meetings -Met and discussed programming concerns with peers



Western University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  -Organized/facilitated weekly tutorials for undergraduate course, Health Issues in Aging -Instructed students in the use of photovoice (participatory action research strategy) -Assigned grades for coursework (photovoice projects) and discussed outcomes with students -Guest lecturer (topic: Common Conditions in the Elderly) for audience of over 300 students -Organized/facilitated weekly tutorials for undergraduate course, Health Issues in Aging -Instructed students in the use of photovoice (participatory action research strategy) -Assigned grades for coursework (photovoice projects) and discussed outcomes with students -Guest lecturer (topic: Common Conditions in the Elderly) for audience of over 300 students



Western University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  -Developed manuscripts and grants for a large research endeavour involving falls in the elderly-Assisted in training courses for health professionals-Collaborated on research design and course development

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  -Organized/facilitated weekly tutorials for undergraduate course, Palliative and End of Life Care-Assigned grades for coursework and discussed outcomes with students



The Kidney Foundation of Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaign Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  -Worked to increased public awareness and commitment to kidney health -Organized special events and fundraising activities -Provided education and support through risk assessment programs -Worked to increased public awareness and commitment to kidney health -Organized special events and fundraising activities -Provided education and support through risk assessment programs