Ashley Bossilkov
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Accomplished professional with a dual background in psychology and health sciences, bringing extensive experience in administration, health research, and community engagement. Proven ability to enhance executive operations, conduct impactful research, and foster collaboration among diverse teams. Recognized for academic excellence and strong communication skills, demonstrating a solid work ethic and exceptional initiative. Aiming to leverage expertise in a challenging role that drives organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
Ottawa
09.2023 - Current
- Transcribing autobiographical interviews with study participants
- Partaking in weekly lab meetings and supporting lead researchers
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bank of Canada
Ottawa
01.2021 - Current
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Wrote and enforced administrative procedure plans to reduce errors and prevent process delays
- Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect
Research Assistant
CHEO
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Conduct recruitment for A 15-year follow-up study to the Research on Eating and Adolescent Lifestyle (REAL) study
- Responsible for corresponding with participants and administering online surveys
- The REAL study was an Ontario school-based study (2004-2013) of 3000 youth that examined a joint model of biological, environmental, and individual risk factors contributing to eating disorders, obesity, and body image concerns in youth
Student Research Assistant
Public Health Agency of Canada
Ottawa
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Creating infographics, templates and visuals for presentations and reports
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report data
- Contributed to an Action Plan and reports by composing and redacting
- Preparing and modifying documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
- Conducting and summarizing research
- Summarizing meetings and composing minutes
Legal Assistant
Global Mindful Solutions
Ottawa
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as briefs, transcriptions, and minutes
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Redact reports in a timely and efficient manner
- Assisted with client interviews using and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports
- Meet deadlines
- Captured relevant points in a conversation
Barista & Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Aylmer, QC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Build professional relationships with clientele to ensure quality performance.
- Working as part of a team to ensure satisfactory customer service and create a group dynamic.
- Maintained a strong understanding of company values and customer needs, responding quickly to complex requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactively working side by side with multiple levels of upper management to ensure consistent, high-quality customer service was maintained and presented to each client.
Hospital Volunteer
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Enhanced operations by completing wide variety of tasks, freeing up valuable time for full-time employees
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills, including creating paintings, drawings, paper crafts and decorations
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve all program needs
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness
- Display cheerful, friendly and compassionate demeanor in order to improve patient mood
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors
- Be held in a position of trust, confidentiality, and privacy
Student Volunteer
Perley Rideau Veteran Health Center
Ottawa
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Assist residents with rehabilitation programs
- Being a model of the hospital and representative of the values
- Ensuring a professional atmosphere
- Set a positive and uplifting environment
- Assist residents with entertainment programs
- Socialize with residents as well as their family members
- Assist residents in any daily needs
Education
Honours Bachelor of Art - Psychology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa05-2024
Honours Bachelor of Health Science -
University Of Ottawa
Ottawa05.2021
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Client relations
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Team player
- Process improvement
- Event coordination
Research Presentations
- Bradley-Garcia, M., Bossilkov, A., Potvin-Pilon, A., Tshila N’sa, C., Ben Messaoud, S., & Cateaux, C. (2023, June 12). The information available in brief visual presentations: A replication study of Sperling (1960) [Poster Presentation]. Brain Health Research Day. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Bradley-Garcia, M., Bossilkov, A., Potvin-Pilon, A., Tshila N’sa, C., Ben Messaoud, S., & Cateaux, C. (2023, October 20). The information available in brief visual presentations: A replication study of Sperling (1960) [submitted]. Neuroscience and Mental Health Trainee Network. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Bossilkov, A., Potvin-Pilon, A., Tshila N’sa, C., Ben Messaoud, S., Cateaux, C., & Bradley-Garcia, M.(2023, September 23). Quantifying the capacity and duration of iconic memory: A replication of Sperling’s experiment (1960) [submitted]. Connecting Young Minds. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Publication
The Quantitative Methods for Psychology
Bradley-Garcia, Meenakshie, Ben Messaoud, Salma, Bossilkov, Ashley, Cateaux, Chloé, Tshila N’Sa, Carmel, Potvin-Pilon, Annabelle, et al. (2023) Capacity and duration of iconic memory from partial reporting of brief stimuli: A replication of Sperling’s experiment (1960), The Quantitative Methods for Psychology, 19(3), r1-r11. doi: 10.20982/tqmp.19.3.r011
Languages
- English, Oral & Written
- French, Oral & Written
- Spanish, Oral
- Bulgarian, Oral
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Ottawa
09.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
CHEO
05.2022 - 07.2023
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bank of Canada
01.2021 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Public Health Agency of Canada
07.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Assistant
Global Mindful Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Volunteer
Perley Rideau Veteran Health Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
Barista & Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
01.2016 - 01.2019
Hospital Volunteer
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
01.2016 - 01.2019
Honours Bachelor of Art - Psychology
University of Ottawa
Honours Bachelor of Health Science -
University Of Ottawa
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