Holly Salem
Thunder Bay,Ontario
Summary
Highly motivated Masters Student with a strong background in conducting laboratory and data science research. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, communicate effectively, and collaborate on team projects. Notable strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make significant contributions in previous academic settings. Passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious, driven individual ready to work hard and learn from professionals. A goal-orientated student with excellent organizational and communication skills. Knowledgeable and talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork. Exceptional academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and resilience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress while conducting experiments in the lab.
- Evaluated student understanding of lab topics through quizzes or tests.
- Assisted with grading assignments related to laboratory work.
- Demonstrated proper use of lab equipment to students during class sessions.
- Provided guidance on data collection, analysis, and interpretation techniques.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Prepared solutions, reagents, and other materials needed for laboratory activities.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
President of MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase club membership.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts for special projects or initiatives.
- Resolved any conflicts between members or within the organization.
- Held regular feedback sessions with members to ensure satisfaction.
- Organized monthly meetings, assigned agenda topics, and led discussions.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials such as flyers and brochures.
- Created a budget for the year and monitored expenses.
- Partnered with other organizations or clubs on joint projects or initiatives.
- Developed relationships with local businesses to secure sponsorships.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Conducted outreach activities to raise awareness of the club's mission.
Supervisor
Science North
Thunder Bay, Ontario
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Transported team to northern rural communities (Wawa, Terrace Bay, Marathon and Nipigon) for science camp operations.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated counselors to ensure quality of programming was met.
- Prepared weekly budgets for operational needs such as food, supplies and staffing costs.
- Confirmed completion of campers' relevant enrollment and medical forms.
- Scheduled regular staff meetings to discuss curriculum and activities for implementation.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
Vice President MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensure all members were on track and tasks were delegated effectively.
- Coordinated with MEDLIFE headquarters in Lima, Peru to ensure the chapter was moving in the right direction.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding the chapter and future events.
Science Student Success Center Representative
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided accurate information about programmes, admissions and application requirements to interested students.
- Provided guidance on academic and career options, as well as resources available to students.
- Planned student leadership committee activities with social events and workshops to increase involvement.
- Represented university at various events, providing insightful information about campus life to prospective students.
- Encouraged involvement in extracurricular activities by providing information on clubs and organizations available on campus.
Science Student Success Center Mentor
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance on how to improve study habits.
- Engaged in opportunities and events to greet students upon arrival for welcome week.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss challenges they are facing in school or life.
- Monitored mentee academic progress and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by addressing any conflicts between students in a respectful manner.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
Honours Individual Research Thesis
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Investigated the varying levels of epigenetic modifier - LSD1 in the Wnt Pathway and its association on the intestinal epithelium.
- Data analysis, western blotting, organoid harvesting
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Produced comprehensive research questions and potential hypotheses.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
- Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
Events Team for The Egyptian Student Association
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Aided in organizing events such as a charity gala in which proceeds went towards Abu AlRish Children's hospital in Cairo Egypt.
- Conducted pre-event briefings for volunteers and staff, ensuring clarity on roles and responsibilities.
- Developed strategies to promote upcoming events on social media platforms.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for events.
- Assisted in the promotion of events through social media and other marketing channels.
- Monitored event progress throughout the day and made adjustments as needed.
Pharmacy Assistant
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
- Prepared labels for prescriptions and dispensed medications to patients.
- Processed medical insurance claims to calculate copayments.
- Maintained inventory records by restocking shelves with pharmaceuticals.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Pediatric Clinic Volunteer (Summer Break)
Thunder Bay Pediatrics
Thunder Bay, Ontario
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed clinical procedures and assisted physicians with patient care tasks as needed.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Engaged in continuous learning through summer shadowing.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
Service Learning Trip Director of MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2021 - 05.2023
- MEDLIFE is a non-profit organization that aids the less fortunate in developing countries around Latin America and Africa to gain access to medical services, food and community developmental aid.
- I held the responsibility of planning a service learning trip to Lima Peru for Carleton University students to aid in alleviating the healthcare consequences inflicted on their community due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Student Microbiology Laboratory Volunteer
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Prepared agar plates and specimens for incoming students.
- Autoclaved specimens effectively.
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Pharamcy
Thunder Bay, Ontario
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing forms, answering phones.
- Tracked expiration dates for all drugs in stock and discarded expired items according to regulations.
- Prepared labels for prescriptions and dispensed medications to patients.
- Verified accuracy of medication orders and entered data into pharmacy system.
- Opened incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Completed daily paperwork associated with filling prescriptions accurately.
- Adhered to all legal requirements relating to the safe dispensing of medication.
- Assisted customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications and other health care products.
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
Thunder Bay, Ontario
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming events or specials.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Provided accurate information to customers regarding products and services.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
First Year Representative
Science Student Success Center, Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Communicated with fellow first-year students in the Sciences to gain insight into how we can better adjust the learning circumstances inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Used my collaboration and leadership skills to work on a developmental project proposal to increase engagement for incoming first-year students.
- Formulated weekly announcements in science courses to promote upcoming events and mentoring opportunities to better support students.
Soccer Coach and Referee
Thunder Bay Chill and Lakehead Express Soccer Club
Thunder Bay, Ontario
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked with children’s teams under 6 years of age and under 4 years of age division to discover their passion for the game of soccer.
- Taught children the basic technical basis for the game of soccer.
- Monitored practices and games.
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
Superior Science Summer Camp Counsellor
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised campers during meals and recreational time to ensure proper behavior.
- Encouraged camper participation and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
- Ensured availability of necessary materials for each activity or experiment conducted at the camp.
- Facilitated group discussions and reflections, helping campers articulate their experiences and learn from one another.
Education
Honours Bachelors of Health Sciences With Concentration in Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences And Biomedical Sciences
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06-2024
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Carleton University
OttawaSkills
- Proficient in statistical analyses on R- studio, SAS, and SPSS
- Microsoft Excel
- Pharmacy operations
- First aid and safety training
- First aid/CPR certificate
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Empathy and patience
- Feedback and coaching
- Research and analysis
- Project management
- Academic advisement
- Social integration
- Laboratory techniques proficiency
- Healthcare quality standards
- Healthcare event planning
- Healthcare settings
- Healthcare Policy Understanding
- Trilingual: English, French (DELF B2 certificate) and Arabic
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Collaboration
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Customer relations
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Team management
Accomplishments
- Deans Honors' list, Carleton University (2020-2024)
- Ontario Scholar (2020)
- Academic and Athletic award, Hammarskjold High School (2020)
- Staff recognition award, Hammarskjold High School (2020)
- Carleton University renewable entrance scholarship valued at $2000
- Lakehead University renewable entrance scholarship valued at $1500
- Lakehead District School Board Award of Excellence (2016)
- Lakehead District School Board Student Senate (2015, 2016)
- Bronze medalist at the Canada-Wide Science Fair held in Fredericton New Brunswick (2015)
- $1000 entrance scholarship to Western University awarded by the Canada Wide Science Fair (2015)
- Junior Award of Excellence, Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair (2015)
- Lifelabs award, Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair (2015)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional
Certification
- DELF B2 certificate
- First aid/CPR certificate
- Laboratory safety, Biological safety cabinet training and WHMIS training certificates
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
09.2024 - Current
President of MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
06.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Science North
06.2024 - 08.2024
Science Student Success Center Representative
Carleton University
01.2024 - 04.2024
Vice President MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Science Student Success Center Mentor
Carleton University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Honours Individual Research Thesis
Carleton University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Events Team for The Egyptian Student Association
Carleton University
09.2022 - 01.2024
Pediatric Clinic Volunteer (Summer Break)
Thunder Bay Pediatrics
06.2022 - 08.2023
Summer Student Microbiology Laboratory Volunteer
Carleton University
05.2022 - 07.2022
Service Learning Trip Director of MEDLIFE Chapter
Carleton University
06.2021 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Pharamcy
06.2020 - 08.2021
First Year Representative
Science Student Success Center, Carleton University
01.2020 - 04.2020
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
03.2019 - 07.2020
Superior Science Summer Camp Counsellor
Lakehead University
07.2018 - 07.2018
Soccer Coach and Referee
Thunder Bay Chill and Lakehead Express Soccer Club
09.2016 - 01.2020
Honours Bachelors of Health Sciences With Concentration in Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences And Biomedical Sciences
Carleton University
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Carleton University
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