Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Relevant Courses and Certifications:
Leadership and Involvement
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Chiamaka Mary Okpala

St. John's,NL

Summary

To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Physics Department, Memorial University
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews on relevant topics.
  • Streamlined data collection processes, improving efficiency and accuracy of research findings.
  • Analyzed complex data sets using statistical software, contributing to accurate and meaningful results.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in their research projects, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by providing constructive feedback during group discussions and project planning sessions.
  • Participated actively in weekly lab meetings to discuss progress updates, troubleshoot challenges, and share new ideas with colleagues.
  • Used MATLAB to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex theoretical data.
  • Used Python and Mathematica to prepare and manipulate extensive databases.
  • Established strong professional relationships with experts in the field through networking opportunities at conferences and other academic events.

Education

Master of Science - Physics

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Anambra State University
Uli, Nigeria
12.2021

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Data Collection and Organization
  • Documentation Expertise
  • Method Validation
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Analysis
  • Data Management

Software Skills:

  • MATLAB
  • Python

Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint

Languages

French
Elementary
English
Full Professional

Relevant Courses and Certifications:

In Progress:

  • Intensive Specialized Data Analytics Program, Coursera
  • Statistical Analysis, Udemy
  • Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Udemy

Leadership and Involvement

Vice-President, National Association of Physics Students 

Anambra State University, Uli Nigeria (September 2020 – September 2021)

  • Demonstrated leadership in organizing student activities and service projects.
  • Engaged students in positive communication about academic and social issues.


Assistant Course Representative (2017/18 set) 2020/2021 session
• Updated records with daily activities and important points
• Met various needs by keeping equipment and facilities in good working order


Local Organizing Committee (Student Member)
Faculty of Physical Sciences International Conference 2021
Theme: leveraging science and technology for responsible governance and wealth creation
• Handled administrative details for the event, responding to enquires and distributing
promotional materials

Volunteer Experience

Astrojet Astronomy Club - Secretary 

  • Documented meetings with official records of procedure and resolutions.
  • Prepared special presentations and teaching modules for club events.


Astrobus - Volunteer

  • Attended community events and meetings to promote organizational goals.

Timeline

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Physics Department, Memorial University
01.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Physics

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Anambra State University

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