Summary
Work History
Education
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Athena Varghese

Surrey

Summary

Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives and scientific research, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.

Work History

Volunteer

La Rosa De Matsqui
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated and facilitated engaging activities, including bingo, arts and crafts, ice cream socials, and card games for residents.
  • Supported staff in transporting residents, including those in wheelchairs, to and from various programs and events.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing their overall well-being and mental health.

Volunteer

Essential Dental
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Followed Dr. Gurleen Boparai to gain insight into the daily workings of a dental office.
  • Observed and took notes on multiple dental procedures such as fillings, Invisalign fittings, consultations, and root canals.

Volunteer

Scott 72 Dental Centre
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Followed Dr. Mandeep Atwal to gain insight into the daily workings of a dental office.
  • Observed and took notes on multiple dental procedures such as fillings, Invisalign fittings, consultations, and root canals.


Volunteer

Downtown Eastside Arts & Crafts Society
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Co-facilitated bi-weekly arts and crafts workshops for women in the downtown Eastside community, fostering creativity and community engagement.
  • Fostered positive interactions with participants, contributing to a supportive and enjoyable workshop environment.
  • Co-organized a successful fundraiser, raising $600 through effective planning, task delegation, and timeline management.

Team Lead

Yum Sweet Shop
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting guests, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Organized and delegated tasks among team members to ensure efficient store operations and goal achievement.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition.


Applied Projects Manager

Psychosocial Flourishing and Health Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed multiple project teams in the creation of translational infographics, data collection, and
    Excel database development.
  • Using WordPress to created aesthetically pleasing web pages dedicated to showcasing the lab's outreach work with United Way Worldwide (a global non-profit organization).
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Assisted in manuscript preparation and presentation development, adhering to journal specifications and ensuring data accuracy.
  • Compiled information about scholarships and grants useful to support prospective student research assistants.

Research Assistant

Soma Lab
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Co-conducted fieldwork to collect research subjects to better understand neurosteroid levels in juvenile song sparrows.
  • Assisted in various 4– 6-hour experiments to validate a method of neurosteroid measurement.
  • Engaged in monthly lab meetings to analyze and reflect on current scientific literature surrounding steroids, immunology, and scientific methods.

Research Assistant

PEER Relationships in Childhood Lab
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Implemented strong communication skills to explain experimental procedures to recruited participants to ensure lab experiments ran efficiently.
  • Demonstrated clear attention to detail though facilitation of data collection, entry, and arrangement in an excel database.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Neuroscience

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
11-2023

Skills

  • Health education
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Community service
  • Computer skills
  • Community engagement
  • Customer service

Timeline

Volunteer

Essential Dental
09.2024 - 01.2025

Volunteer

La Rosa De Matsqui
08.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Scott 72 Dental Centre
08.2024 - 01.2025

Team Lead

Yum Sweet Shop
11.2023 - 04.2024

Volunteer

Downtown Eastside Arts & Crafts Society
08.2023 - 06.2024

Applied Projects Manager

Psychosocial Flourishing and Health Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023

Research Assistant

Soma Lab
09.2020 - 08.2021

Research Assistant

PEER Relationships in Childhood Lab
09.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Neuroscience

University of British Columbia

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