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CHELSEA FURTADO

Toronto

Summary

Highly motivated naturopathic doctor in training. Extensive experience in the healthcare field with a passion for teaching and educating the population on important nutrition related topics.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant

Advanced Women's Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist with course development and teaching of naturopathic material for the naturopathic audience
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by lead Naturopathic Doctor.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.

Senior Research Assistant

Global Organization for EPA and DHA
08.2021 - Current
  • Conduct extensive literature reviews in a timely manner
  • Gather data from clinical trial manuscripts and organized this data into the GOED database
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty and staff to ensure all data was entered correctly and no information was missed

Front Desk Clerk

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Greet students and patients entering the college
  • Communicate with security and maintenance staff to ensure safety of the students and facility

Student Representative

Nutritional Fundamentals For Health
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Organized and facilitated live lecture events for over 100 naturopathic medical students, supporting course delivery and enhancing learning outcomes.
  • Delivered webinars to 30+ participants on NFH products, educating attendees on the clinical relevance of key nutrients and their role in supporting health.
  • Increased student participation in extracurricular programs by coordinating with clubs and organizations.

Medical Technician/Clinic Coordinator

Apex Occupational Health Solutions
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Perform audiograms, pulmonary function tests, respiratory mask fits and visual tests
  • Co-manage flu shot distribution and staffing for the region of Waterloo and Wellington-Dufferin Guelph
  • Developed teaching and learning materials for corporate nutrition and wellness events conducted to 30+ middle-aged employees at each event.

COVID-19 Clinical Coordinator

Apex Occupational Health Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Organized and oversaw all daily activities at the Wellington-Dufferin Guelph COVID-19 vaccine clinic
  • Scheduled and managed a clinical team of 50+ health care professionals as well as 40+ volunteers simultaneously

COVAX Team Lead

Linamar COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Trained new volunteers on patient check in and check out protocols using the COVAX computer software
  • Helped manage and organize 100+ volunteers schedules to ensure the clinic was always fully staffed
  • Helped create efficient systems and workflows within the clinic
  • Worked directly with Public Health to schedule and confirm vaccine appointments for patients and ensured accurate numbers of vaccine were ordered daily
  • Communicated with clinical management team to ensure daily vaccine inventory was distributed

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted teaching of a first year undergraduate biology course, 'Biological Concepts of Health' to 90+ students, educating on different biological systems and nutritional foundations.
  • Taught weekly seminars to 90+ students focusing on fundamental concepts in biological science over zoom
  • Facilitated group work over zoom for 90+ students during weekly seminars to enhance learning and critical thinking skills
  • Assessed presentations and assignments, offering detailed and constructive criticism for improvement as well as provided one-on-one feedback sessions at student request

Education

Degree of Naturopathic Medicine -

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
04-2026

Master of Science -

University of Guelph
12.2020

Honours Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Guelph
06.2019

Skills

  • Teaching Fundamentals in Human Biology and Nutrition
  • Attention to Details
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Planning

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Advanced Women's Health
09.2024 - Current

Student Representative

Nutritional Fundamentals For Health
05.2024 - 05.2025

Front Desk Clerk

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
09.2023 - 06.2025

COVID-19 Clinical Coordinator

Apex Occupational Health Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Research Assistant

Global Organization for EPA and DHA
08.2021 - Current

Medical Technician/Clinic Coordinator

Apex Occupational Health Solutions
08.2021 - 04.2023

COVAX Team Lead

Linamar COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
05.2021 - 08.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
09.2020 - 12.2020

Honours Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science

University of Guelph

Degree of Naturopathic Medicine -

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Master of Science -

University of Guelph
CHELSEA FURTADO