Raiya Hassan
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Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta
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Canada
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2021 - Present
Research on : Uremic toxin adsorption on surfaces.• Reviewed process design and specifications with supervisor to develop critical operational paths for better results• Completed precise testing and cell culture procedures, while working any time of shift if the job requires• Analysed data and made relevant chemical solutions for the project ensuring a high level of accuracy in sample preparation.• Monitored orders, organized, and arranged inventory supplies for 4 labs• Ensured adherence to all SOPs by holding health and safety at the highest level.
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Bike Mechanic
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May 2021 - Oct 2021
• Monitored and assisted patrons for bike repairs• Developed and supported simplified workflow of bike maintenance system to allow smooth work process for renting• Supported business development initiatives through creating and hosting workshops• Catalogued daily transactions, work progress, operation in well-organized Excel data sheet.• Identified opportunities, lead logistics and planning with volunteers to support events and promote sustainability on campus• Solely responsible for the upkeeping of the premises, foster customer communication and services
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University of Alberta
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2020 - Oct 2020
Partial Upgrading of Bitumen.• Designed and assembled a micro fluidic reactor with senior researcher for Liquid phase oxidation• Conducted literature reviews and gathered details for process development • Designed and conducted experiments by using batch, semi-batch and microfluidic reactors having online analyzers, ensured material balances, and performed sample analysis to calculate conversion, selectivity and yields• Wrote Reported project progress and results in professional manner through monthly reports• Supported quality control, documentation of fundamental procedures and regulatory changes and monitored result quality• Updated inventory, maintained equipment list, requested purchase orders. • Operate facility safety ensuring proper usage of SOPs, upkeeping lab equipment upkeeping, safe transportation of gas cylindersand chemical distribution.• Analyzed sample using effective techniques with FTIR, GC-FID, GC-MS - all while regularly maintaining the accuracy of calculations for oxidative upgrading of heavy oil and oil sands bitumen• Developed models in Excel to aid calculations & referenced sheets to automatically update information
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Hostelling International Canada
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Counter Associate
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
Conducted day to day operations regarding customer service at a prime tourist and student friendly hostel.• Answered calls for reservation of rooms and assisted guests with issues regarding customer service and local tourism• Managed accounts for the entire hostel and conducted guided tours in the area• Managed cash, worked as a cashier, ensured customer services both one to one with customers, upfront and also through emails• Kept track of merchandise, monitored schedules and kept guests updated.
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Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
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Canada
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Hostess, Braven Restaurant
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
Assisted managers and the general manager in running the largest restaurant system in Edmonton; seated guests, assigned servers and managed tilts• Ran a log of a variety of items in stock and scheduled inventory checks in the the kitchen• Made sure the operations ran in a flawless manner• Engaged with guests on a personal level when necessary and managed payroll of staff when necessary Assisted managers and the general manager in running the largest restaurant system in Edmonton; seated guests, assigned servers and managed tilts• Ran a log of a variety of items in stock and scheduled inventory checks in the the kitchen• Made sure the operations ran in a flawless manner• Engaged with guests on a personal level when necessary and managed payroll of staff when necessary
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City Bank
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Bangladesh
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
Learnt how small businesses operate, product quality s ensured and distributed around the country • Designed and developed models of finances for independently working companies • Did researches to collect data about the business models to figure out how they can be given loans to expand and grouped Learnt how small businesses operate, product quality s ensured and distributed around the country • Designed and developed models of finances for independently working companies • Did researches to collect data about the business models to figure out how they can be given loans to expand and grouped
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Mathematics Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Assisted mathematics teacher of the Cambridge International Education and Edexcel Curriculum for grades 5 through 8• Prepared creative curriculum of study to engage grade 5 students in a variety of learning activities• Researched and developed assessment tools and test papers for students of grades 5, 6, 7 and 8• Mentored and guided students in various extra-curricular activities and independent projects enhancing their personal development Assisted mathematics teacher of the Cambridge International Education and Edexcel Curriculum for grades 5 through 8• Prepared creative curriculum of study to engage grade 5 students in a variety of learning activities• Researched and developed assessment tools and test papers for students of grades 5, 6, 7 and 8• Mentored and guided students in various extra-curricular activities and independent projects enhancing their personal development
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Analyst
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Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
• Analyzed reports and made suggestions for improvement of the cybersecurity database.• Collaborated with in-house product development team to analyze performance of different Microsoft products in the local market • Analyzed reports and made suggestions for improvement of the cybersecurity database.• Collaborated with in-house product development team to analyze performance of different Microsoft products in the local market
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Education
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University of Alberta
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering -
Sunnydale
High School Diploma, A-Levels and O-Level