Donald Martin
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Accomplished Training Manager with a proven track record in productivity and efficiency in task execution. Expertise in instructional design, employee development strategies, and learning management systems drives the creation of targeted training programs that align with organizational objectives. Demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to enhance employee engagement and performance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Parasitology Training Manager
IDEXX
Markham, Ontario
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained comprehensive database to track training, certifications and qualifications.
- Used expert platform and third-party application knowledge to customize and deliver virtual and in-person training.
- Organized manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials to aid training.
- Developed testing and evaluation procedures to drive effective outcomes.
- Roleplayed various scenarios with teams to build confidence in handling situations.
- Researched emerging trends in corporate learning solutions and technologies.
- Delivered training material to diverse audiences of both blue and white-collar professionals.
- Monitored progress of trainees through feedback from managers and supervisors.
- Developed new training programs in compliance with company and government standards.
- Implemented training improvements to achieve desired results.
- Conducted assessments to determine skill gaps of existing personnel.
- Determined course objectives and found or wrote course materials to cover topics.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.
- Analyzed data to evaluate effectiveness of current training program offerings.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training by using feedback surveys, focus groups and other relative means.
- Sought and implemented continuous improvements by encouraging team to leverage new digital tools.
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Explored new technologies to address or identify gaps and provide standardization and optimization.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Facilitated workshops for groups or individuals on topics related to professional development.
- Advised management on best practices related to employee education initiatives.
- Approved new training techniques and suggested enhancements to optimize existing training programs.
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Created post-training evaluation surveys to measure performance improvement.
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
- Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
- Collaborated with internal teams to produce and maintain knowledge base content.
- Led training classes and recorded instruction for later use.
- Developed instructional materials such as presentations, videos, simulations and online courses.
- Maintained records of employee participation in all training activities.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing training methods and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Senior Lab Specialist
IDEXX Laboratories
Markham, Ontario
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Investigated discrepancies between expected results and actual findings, suggesting corrective actions as needed.
- Developed new methods to improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
- Supervised, trained or directed medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
- Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.
- Collaborated with other departments within organization to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines pertaining to laboratory operations.
- Reviewed data generated from testing for accuracy and completeness before submitting results.
- Established or monitored quality assurance programs or activities to drive accuracy of laboratory results.
- Conducted complex analytical tests on a variety of sample types, including environmental samples and clinical specimens, in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in research projects related to new technologies or methodologies being introduced into the lab environment.
- Performed validation studies on newly developed methods for use in the lab setting.
- Provided training sessions to new staff members on proper techniques for conducting experiments in the lab setting.
- Assisted in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory operations.
- Provided technical guidance to junior laboratory personnel regarding safe laboratory practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
North America Head of Parasitology
IDEXX Laboratories
Markham, Ontario
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Parasitology Project Analyst
Onario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion
Toronto, Ontario
10.1997 - 12.2009
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements across the organization.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during analysis processes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
09.1993 - 10.1997
- Participated in the peer review process for academic journals and conference submissions.
- Reviewed experimental results generated by graduate students working in the lab.
- Designed and implemented complex research studies to explore specific hypotheses.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Planned materials, resources, and execution to adhere to budget.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify gaps in current knowledge.
- Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
- Conducted literature reviews on relevant topics for the project.
- Engaged with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and peer reviews.
- Utilized advanced statistical and computational techniques for data analysis.
- Assisted principal investigators with grant applications related to postdoctoral research initiatives.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical software to validate research hypotheses.
- Supervised junior researchers and students, providing guidance on research protocols.
- Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations, and grants to assist research study efforts.
- Discussed research summaries with project team to monitor progress.
- Analyzed data collected from experiments and prepared reports of findings.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advancements in the field.
- Presented research at national conferences and seminars.
- Authored manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
- Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic discourse.
- Conducted fieldwork, applying rigorous methodologies to gather primary data.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Systematics and Taxonomy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Toronto
01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Biology Specialist
University of Toronto
06.1988
Skills
- General parasitology
- Systematics
- Taxonomy of protozoan parasites
- Trypanosome ultrastructure
- Apicomplexan ultrastructure
- In vitro cultivation of protozoan parasites
- In vitro cultivation of cell lines
- Allozyme electrophoresis
- RFLP analysis
- PCR
- Molecular cloning
- DNA sequencing
- Southern hybridization
- SDS PAGE
- Western blotting
- Light microscopy
- Electron microscopy
- Fish care
- Reptile care
- Amphibian care
- Small mammal care
- Windows operating systems
- Windows applications
- Video production
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- 3D modeling
- Blender
- Mixed reality training
- Microsoft Hololens Guides
Ph. D. Dissertation Title
The Biology, Life History, Ultrastructure and Taxonomic Affinities of the Haemoflagellate Trypanosoma fallisi (Zoomastigophorea: Kinetoplastida) in Bufo americanus from Algonquin Park, Ontario.
Ph.D. Research Description
Research included characterization of trypanosome developmental stages in vertebrate host, vector and in vitro by light and electron microscopy as well as host-specificity experiments. Three presumptive trypanosome species of frogs and toads were characterized and compared by allozyme electrophoresis and restriction analysis of kinetoplast DNA.
Scholarships and Awards
- Reuben Wells-Leonard Scholarship, University of Toronto, 1983-1987, $1700, $1100 yearly
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Summer Research Scholarship, 1987, $3200
- Hadwen-Walker Memorial Scholarship in Parasitology, 1988, $950
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship 1, University of Toronto, 1988-1990, $12,500 first year, $13,500 second year
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship 3, University of Toronto, 1990-1992, $15,600 first year, $16,700 second year
- Ramsay Wright Scholarship, University of Toronto, Department of Zoology, 1992, $940
- University of Toronto Open Fellowship, 1992, $3,300
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Guelph, 1993, $29,000 per annum over 2 years
- Ontario Veterinary College Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Guelph, 1995, $30,000 per annum over 2 years
Papers Presented at Scientific Conferences
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1989, The taxonomic status and ultrastructure of a trypanosome of Bufo americanus from Algonquin Park, Ontario., Program of the 28th annual meeting of the Canadian Society of Zoologists, York University, Toronto, Ontario, 05/16-20/89
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1989, The taxonomic status and ultrastructure of a trypanosome of Bufo americanus from Algonquin Park, Ontario., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 64th annual meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B. C., 08/06-10/89
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1990, Two morphologically similar trypanosomes of toads with highly divergent life cycles., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 65th annual meeting of The American Society of Parasitologists, Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, U.S.A., 06/26-30/90
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1991, Differentiation of Trypanosoma fallisi from other giant trypanosomes of anurans., Program of the Canadian Society of Zoologists 30th Annual Meeting, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, 05/08-11/91
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1991, Distinction of Trypanosoma fallisi from other large trypanosomes of anurans., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 66th annual meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A., 08/04-08/91
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1992, A proposal for the systematic study of non-mammalian trypanosomes., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 08/04-08/92
- Martin, D. S., Barta, J. R., Wright, A.-D. G., 1994, Evolutionary relationships of anuran trypanosomes inferred from 18S ribosomal RNA gene sequences., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A., 08/09-13/94
- Martin, D. S., Barta, J. R., Wright, A.-D. G., 1995, Evolutionary relationships of anuran trypanosomes inferred from 18S ribosomal RNA gene sequences., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 07/06-10/95
- Martin, D. S., 1995, Anuran trypanosome taxonomy: Latest news from the genome., Invited seminar in OVC Department of Pathology Seminar Series, 1995
- Fernando, M. A., Martin, D. S., Slack, S., Schito, M., 1996, Collagen degrading enzymes produced by cells infected with Eimeria necatrix and E. tenella., The Journal of Parasitology Program and Abstracts of the Joint 71st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists and the 49th Annual Meeting of The Society of Protozoologists, Tucson Arizona, U.S.A., 06/11-15/96
- Martin, D.S., 2002, Current Methods for the Detection and Differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica and E. dispar –Balancing Cost, Speed and Sensitivity., Presented as an invited lecture to the OSMT Convention, Ottawa, ON, 11/01/02
- Yu, B., Martin, D.S., 2005, Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria: An OSMT Workshop., Invited lecture and training session presented for OSMT, Trent University, Peterborough, ON, 06/01/05
- Martin, D.S., Lau, R., Yu, B., Pillai, D. R., 2007, Molecular Markers of Malarone Resistance for P. falciparum in Returning Travellers and Multiplex PCR Detection of Plasmodia., Poster Presentation for ASTMH Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2007
- Martin, D.S., Pillai, D. R., 2008, Malaria: Past Present and Future., Scientific and Technical Seminar presented at Ontario Public Health Laboratories, Toronto, ON, 2008
- Martin, D., Song, Z., Goring, J., Yang, J., 2011, Comparison of 2 methods of parasite recovery from fecal specimens of veterinary patients., Poster Presentation for CAHLN 10th Annual Meeting, Guelph, ON, 2011
- Martin, D., Song, Z., Goring, J., Yang, J., 2011, Comparison of 2 methods of parasite recovery from fecal specimens of veterinary patients., Poster Presentation for ACVIM Forum, Denver, CO, 06/01/11
- Martin, D.S., 2011, Introduction to Parasitology: The Fundamentals., Invited Lecture to AHTA of B.C. Fall Conference, 10/01/11
Publications
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1990, A light and electron microscopic study of Trypanosoma fallisi n. sp. in toads (Bufo americanus) from Algonquin Park, Ontario., Journal of Protozoology, 37, 199-206
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1991, Development of Trypanosoma fallisi in the leech Desserobdella picta, in toads (Bufo americanus) and in vitro. A light and electron microscopic study., Parasitology Research, 77, 18-26
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., 1991, Infectivity of cultured Trypanosoma fallisi (Kinetoplastida) to various anuran species and its evolutionary implications., Journal of Parasitology, 77, 498-500
- Martin, D. S., Hong, H., 1991, The use of Bactine in the treatment of open wounds and other lesions in captive anurans., Herpetological Review, 22, 21
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., Hong, H., 1992, Allozyme comparison of three Trypanosoma species (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae) of toads and frogs by starch-gel electrophoresis., Journal of Parasitology, 78, 317-322
- Martin, D. S., Desser, S. S., Werner, J. K., 1993, Allozyme comparison and infectivity of cultured stages of Trypanosoma fallisi from Southern Ontario and a trypanosome of toads from Northern Michigan., Journal of Parasitology, 78, 1083-1086
- Smith, T. G., Desser, S. S., Martin, D. S., 1994, The development of Hepatozoon sipedon n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Adeleina: Hepatozoidae) in its natural host, the northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon), the culicine vectors, Culex pipiens and Culex territans, and an intermediate host, the northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens)., Parasitology Research, 80, 559-568
- Desser, S. S., Hong, H., Martin, D. S., 1995, The life history, ultrastructure and experimental transmission of Hepatozoon catesbeianae n. comb., an Apicomplexan parasite of the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana and the mosquito, Culex territans in Algonquin Park, Ontario., Journal of Parasitology, 81, 212-222
- Clark, C. G., Martin, D. S., Diamond, L. S., 1995, Phylogenetic relationships among Anuran Trypanosomes as revealed by riboprinting., Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, 42, 92-96
- Siddall, M. E., Martin, D. S., Bridge, D., Desser, S. S., Cone, D. K., 1995, The demise of a phylum of protists: phylogeny of myxozoa and other parasitic Cnidaria., Journal of Parasitology, 81, 961-967
- Barta, J. R., Martin, D. S., Liberator, P. A., Dashkevics, M., Anderson, J. W., Feighner, S. D., Elbrecht, A., Perkins-Barrow, A., Jenkins, M. C., Danforth, H. D., Ruff, M. D., Profous-Juchelka, H., 1999, Phylogenetic Relationships among eight Eimeria species infecting domestic fowl inferred using complete small subunit ribosomal DNA sequences., The Journal of Parasitology, 83, 262-271
- Carreno, R. A., Martin, D. S., Barta, J. R., 1999, Cryptosporidium is more closely related to the gregarines than to coccidian as shown by phylogenetic analysis of apicomplexan parasites inferred using small-subunit ribosomal RNA sequences., Parasitology Research, 85, 899-904
- Wright, A.-D. G., Li, S., Feng, S., Martin, D. S., Lynn, D. H., 1999, Phylogenetic position of the kinetoplastids, Cryptobia bullocki, Cryptobia catostomi, and Cryptobia salmositica and monophyly of the genus Trypanosoma inferred from small subunit ribosomal RNA sequences., Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 99, 69-76
- Baneth, G., Barta, J. R., Shkap, V., Martin, D. S., Macintire, D. K., Vincent-Johnson, N., 2000, Genetic and antigenic evidence supports the separation of Hepatozoon canis and Hepatozoon americanum at the species level., Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 38, 1298-1301
- Kopko, S. H., Martin, D. S., Barta, J. R., 2000, Responses of chickens to a recombinant refractile body antigen of Eimeria tenella administered using various immunizing strategies., Poultry Science, 79, 336-342
- Barta, J. R., Martin, D. S., Carreno, R. A., Siddall, M. E., Profous-Juchelka, Hozza, M., Powles, M. A., Sundermann, C., 2001, Molecular phylogeny of the other tissue coccidia: Lankesterella and Caryospora., Journal of Parasitology, 87, 121-127
- Martin, D. S., Wright, A.-D. G., Barta, J. R., Desser, S. S., 2002, Phylogenetic Position of the Giant Anuran Trypanosomes Trypanosoma chattoni, Trypanosoma fallisi, Trypanosoma Mega, Trypanosoma Neuveulemairei and Trypanosoma ranarum inferred from 18S rRNA sequences., Journal of Parasitology, 88, 566-571
- Trotz-Williams, L.A., Martin, S.W., Martin, D., Duffield, T., Leslie, K.E., Nydam, D.V., Jamieson, F., Peregrine, A.S., 2005, Multiattribute evaluation of two simple tests for the detection of Cryptosporidium parvum in calf faeces., Veterinary Parasitology, 134, 15-23
- Trotz-Williams, L.A., Martin, D.S., Gatei, W., Cama, V., Peregrine, A.S., Martin, S.W., Nydam, D.V., Jamieson, F., Xiao, L., 2006, Genotype and subtype analyses of Cryptosporidium isolates from dairy calves and humans in Ontario., Parasitology Research, 99, 346-352
- Boggild, A.K., Martin, D.S., Lee, T. Y.-L., Yu, B., Low, D. E., 2009, Laboratory diagnosis of amoebic keratitis: comparison of four diagnostic methods for different types of clinical specimens., Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 47, 1314-1318
- Khairnar, K., Martin, D., Lau, R., Ralevski, F., Pillai, D.R., 2009, Multiplex real-time quantitative PCR, microscopy and rapid diagnostic immuno-chromatographic tests for the detection of Plasmodium spp: performance, limit of detection analysis and quality assurance., Malaria Journal, 8, 284
- Barta, J.R., Ogedengbe, J.D., Martin, D.S., Smith, T.G., 2012, Phylogenetic position of the Adeleorinid Coccidia (Myzozoa, Apicomplexa, Coccidia, Eucoccidiorida, Adeleorina) Inferred Using 18S rDNA Sequences., Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, 59, 171-180
- Haider, S., Khairnar, K., Martin, D.S., Yang, J., Ralevski, F., Kazacos, K.R., Pillai, D.R., 2012, Possible Pet-associated Baylisascariasis in Child, Canada., Emerging Infectious Diseases, 18, 347-349
- Al Izzi, S., Martin, D.S., Chan, R.Y.Y., Leutenegger, C.M., 2012, Babesia canis vogeli, Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma platys infection in a dog., Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 42, 471-475
References
Available by request
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Canadian
- Date of Birth: 02/06/65
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Global Parasitology Training Manager
IDEXX
01.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Lab Specialist
IDEXX Laboratories
01.2018 - 12.2022
North America Head of Parasitology
IDEXX Laboratories
01.2010 - 12.2017
Parasitology Project Analyst
Onario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion
10.1997 - 12.2009
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Guelph
09.1993 - 10.1997
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
01.1988 - 01.1993
Doctor of Philosophy - Systematics and Taxonomy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Biology Specialist
University of Toronto
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