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Work History
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Certification
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Hareet Sidhu

Brampton,ON

Summary

Hardworking and driven learner balancing passions as a full-time student in addition to working in research and running my own business. Always looking for the next opportunity and in search of new experiences and different fields of knowledge to add to my repertoire.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Advisor

McMaster Residence And Housing
Hamilton, ON
07.2022 - Current
  • Supported 50 first year students in transitioning into university life through monthly community conversations and events
  • Facilitated monthly 1-on-1 conversations with students and provided necessary academic and wellness resources as needed
  • Fostered positive connections with students and other community advisors through day-to-day interactions and monthly bulletin boards

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Didar Lab
Hamilton, ON
04.2022 - Current
  • Working on fourth year thesis project for detection of foodborne illness through microneedle and biosensing matrices
  • Worked with industry partners (Toyota and SQI) discuss progress through biweekly meetings and gained insight on industrializing scientific discoveries
  • Previous research projects: disease detection biosensors for point-of-care applications in multiplex immunofluorescence assays, hydrogels
  • 2 upcoming journal articles (under review)

Airbnb Host

Self-Employed
Caledon, ON
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed and handled 4 reservations/month for overnight and weekend trips
  • Handled guest injuries and concerns, cleaning and maintenance of the property
  • Built connections with guests and high guest return rates with a Superhost designation and 4.84 star rating (32 reviews)

Education

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Discovery And Commercialization (BDC)

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2024

Skills

  • Strong foundational knowledge of science and business concepts
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management and planning skills
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Speak Multiple Languages (English, Punjabi, Hindi, French)

Projects

Reya Health (through Synapse Competition) - Winter 2024

  • Collaborating with a local life sciences startup, Reya Health, that specializes in personalized birth control.
  • Currently working with the founder to better increase reach and better market their product for its intended launch in a few months.


COMMERCE 3MD3 (Marketing Consulting Field Project) - Winter 2024

  • Collaborated with a local Hamilton donut shop (Darling Donuts).
  • Solving specific business problems the small business is facing through business analysis (4Ps, positioning, industry/competitive analysis).
  • Helping Darling Donuts solve problems through clear-cut objective and strategy.
  • Providing marketing information and a final presentation/marketing plan to better highlight next steps for the success of the business.


BIOMEDDC 4B03 (Road to Biomedical Commercialization) - Fall 2023

  • Gained practical and hands-on knowledge about the process of brining biomedical research to the world of commercialization and the startup process.
  • Personalized lectures from commercialization experts from the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO).
  • Creation of own life sciences start-up venture, Estraflow, that allows women to better track their health and wellness through a personalized menstrual cycle monitoring system (application of theory).



Affiliations

  • Good Shepherd Women's Shelter Volunteer
  • William Osler Health System
  • Region of Peel Vaccine Clinic Volunteer
  • Reya Health
  • RMS Camp Counsellor
  • Learna

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
  • Biosafety Training
  • WHMIS

Timeline

Community Advisor

McMaster Residence And Housing
07.2022 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Didar Lab
04.2022 - Current

Airbnb Host

Self-Employed
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Biomedical Discovery And Commercialization (BDC)

McMaster University
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
  • Biosafety Training
  • WHMIS
Hareet Sidhu