Claire Lawford-Rankin
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated and motivated pre-med student with experience in healthcare settings, volunteer work, and community service. Seeking opportunities to contribute to the medical field while continuing to develop both academically and professionally.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Queen's Soul Food
09.2024 - Current
- Volunteer two mornings a week to alleviate food insecurity in the Kingston community by delivering unconsumed food from Queen's University cafeterias to local shelters.
- Collect and distribute surplus food from Leonard, Ban Righ, and West Campus cafeterias to shelters every morning, ensuring food is delivered safely and efficiently.
- Support the organization's mission to promote responsible food consumption, reduce food waste, and raise awareness about food insecurity in the Kingston area.
- Assist in building strong relationships with local shelters and community members, fostering positive connections between Queen’s University and the Kingston community.
- Contribute to efforts aimed at expanding the program and increasing its impact on food security and poverty alleviation.
COR Volunteer
Campus Observation Room (COR)
08.2024 - Current
- Provide support in a non-medical detox service, assisting students who have consumed excessive alcohol in a safe, voluntary, and confidential environment.
- Collaborate with trained Addiction Support Workers to monitor and ensure the safety of students, offering comfort and assistance as needed.
- Maintain a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, creating a supportive atmosphere for students to recover in.
- Adhere to protocols and guidelines, ensuring timely action in emergencies and escalating cases to medical professionals when necessary.
- Enhance student wellness by educating peers on available resources and supporting a culture of responsible decision-making.
Babysitter
Babysitter
04.2016 - Current
- Consistently ensured children were fed, bathed, and put to bed before parents returned home
- Organized and cleaned the property as needed
- Assisted children with school homework, assigned reading, and other activities
- Worked with children 2-12
Research Assistant
Dr. Amy Cheung, Psychiatrist
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Led a team of two research assistants, managing their tasks and ensuring timely and accurate completion of research objectives.
- Conducted in-depth literature searches to support psychiatric research, identifying and compiling relevant studies to inform research findings.
- Screened and evaluated research articles for inclusion in various studies, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with research goals.
- Peer-reviewed articles for academic journals, providing detailed and constructive feedback to improve the clarity, structure, and quality of submissions.
- Coordinated and organized research data, assisting with the preparation of reports and research publications.
Nutrition Program Volunteer
Western Technical Commercial School
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Handed out snacks to members of the school community every morning before school
- Number of Hours: 200
Stat Keeping Volunteer
Western Technical Commercial School
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Arranged benches, chairs, and equipment neatly before the games
- Recorded individual player points, team points, fouls live during the games
- Communicated effectively with the referees to get the correct information
- Number of Hours: 40
Education
BHSc -
Queen's University
11.2024
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) in Leadership/Non-Profit
Western Technical Commercial School
Toronto, Ontario06.2023
Skills
- Follows instructions well
- Detail oriented
- Highly motivated
- Adaptable
- Strong communication skills
Certification
- 05/18, Emergency First Aid & CPR B
- 05/18, Bronze Medallion
- 05/19, Bronze Cross
- 09/24, Standard First Aid & CPR C
Accomplishments
- 06/23, Received the English award for the Western-Technical Commercial School graduating class of 2023
- 06/23, Finished Highschool with a 97% average over all 4 years
- 04/24, Received Dean's Honour List from Queen's University
Extracurricular Activities
Curling Team at Leaside Curling Club, 09/16, 06/23, Attended all practices, home games, and away games, Communicated effectively with teammates about game strategy, Listened to advice given by instructors and mentors to improve different skills Mock Trial Team at Western Technical Commercial School, 10/21, 06/23, Worked with other team members to develop solutions and meet deadlines, Handled all delegated tasks, including writing materials (closing statements, cross-examinations), Used critical thinking skills to make and argue objections to a judge and think well on my feet when things don't go as planned, Developed strong public speaking skills while delivering materials in front of the courtroom Adventures in Science Program, 09/21, 06/23, Listened to members of the scientific field present on their work and passions, Worked with peers to create a longitudinal science presentation for younger students interested in science Basketball Team at Western Technical Commercial School, 10/19, 12/19, Attended all basketball practices, local, and away games, Received feedback from older players to ensure the team worked together to achieve common goals, Collaborated with team members to learn new basketball plays
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Queen's Soul Food
09.2024 - Current
COR Volunteer
Campus Observation Room (COR)
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. Amy Cheung, Psychiatrist
04.2024 - 09.2024
Nutrition Program Volunteer
Western Technical Commercial School
10.2021 - 01.2023
Stat Keeping Volunteer
Western Technical Commercial School
10.2019 - 03.2020
Babysitter
Babysitter
04.2016 - Current
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM) in Leadership/Non-Profit
Western Technical Commercial School
BHSc -
Queen's University
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