Experience

University of Ottawa

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Advisor, Research and Program Support

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Laboratory Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2023

  Through an analytical approach, with 7+ years of experience, manage the logistics of multiple scientific research projects: - Focus on using stem cell therapeutics and implementing FDA approved drugs and drug targets to treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stroke. - Facilitate all Health and Safety training, distribute resources, complete exemption requests and comply with all regulations under Health Canada for usage of controlled substances, and monitor all safety practices within the laboratory environment. - Assess and Develop scientific SOP to ensure proper PPE is warn, engineered controls are appropriately used and hazardous waste is disposed of appropriately. - Regularly providing advice and recommendations to management to optimize efficiency in reaching experimental outcomes, suggesting different methods to achieve project goals and setup directions for new projections. With broad knowledge of the scientific community, regularly liaise with researchers, professors and representatives from internal and external organizations between the University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the Ottawa Hospital, to coordinate our research projects to address the needs of our team. - Complete purchasing and procurement of equipment and supplies, including research animals; develop requests for proposals, obtain quotes, and reconciling invoices. Responsible for many other administrative aspects in managing a research lab at The Ottawa Hospital. - Develop and presented proposals, reports, assessments, presentations and briefing materials for private use and public conferences using Microsoft Office suite tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Regularly provide IT technical and administrative support, such as designing, ordering, and setting up computer equipment to achieve project outcomes. Show less



FyreScope Studios

• Canada
• Photography

• Director of Project Operations

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2022

  Lead the business of small to large-scale commercial photography events designed to meet client’s needs o Strategic sourcing of supplies and equipment, logistics, IT and Technical Support, layout and implementation all in a cost-effective manner, and o Provide administrative and technical support while training staff on supporting technical issues, sales practices, and retail management. Through a “digital first” strategy, develop packages and staff Standard Operating Procedures by employing multiple hardware and software technologies (IT) that ensure products look amazing, are effortlessly accessible to customers to enhance client satisfaction, and are delivered fast, often within minutes. • Organize multiple events with clients, such as Carlingwood Shopping Centre and Place D’Orleans Shopping Centre, while service thousands of customers to an enjoyable, professional, and memorable client-centric experience. Show less



University of Ottawa

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Technician

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Gained knowledge of institutional operating procedures and undertook both administrative and technical, and safety responsibilities while managing the needs of multiple projects, training students, optimizing protocols, purchasing, and collaborating with other teams• Learned the necessities to having a team cooperate effectively by clear communication with colleagues, providing assistance, identifying opportunities that improve methods to make tasks easier while employing my occupational health and safety education to ensure a safe laboratory environment. Show less

• Research Scientist (M.Sc Neuroscience Cand.)

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  • While studying Parkinson’s Disease pathophysiology under the supervision of Dr. David Park, I gained valuable knowledge of the academic and research environment, presenting my work at the University of Ottawa and World Parkinson’s Congress.• Wrote the successfully funded Operating grant of $60,000 to Parkinson Society Canada which provided research funding to the laboratory and my project for 2 years. • In managing my own project, employed many molecular biology techniques such as designing plasmid/genetic constructs Western blotting, sub-cloning, and primary cell culture, advancing my skillset and scientific knowledge. Show less



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computer Sales Associate

  • May 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Went above and beyond to ensure all of the assigned tasks were completed and met or exceeded job expectations. • Understood the importance of a company’s values in maintaining a positive work environment, being resourceful to customers and team members and creating an inviting environment. • Went above and beyond to ensure all of the assigned tasks were completed and met or exceeded job expectations. • Understood the importance of a company’s values in maintaining a positive work environment, being resourceful to customers and team members and creating an inviting environment.



Mosaic North America

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hewlett-Packard Representative

  • Jan 2008 - May 2011

  • Participated in the collection of on-site marketing data, recorded sales, customer issues, and developed solutions to meet the needs of our customers.• Consistently represented Hewlett-Packard with a professional and positive attitude while demonstrating the company’s priority of maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Foodland Ontario Summer Representative

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009



University of Ottawa

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honour's Research Scientist

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011



The Ottawa Hospital

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Assisted patients and visitors in 3 different departments: Neurosurgery/Neuroscience, Guest and Patient Information & Medical Day Care Assisted patients and visitors in 3 different departments: Neurosurgery/Neuroscience, Guest and Patient Information & Medical Day Care