JANE CHEN
Richmond,B.C.
Summary
- Extensive experience working with different ongoing projects while successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines
- Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills gained from collaborating with a wide range of internal and external groups on a variety of projects
- Strong knowledge of Cultural Safety and Humility and exceptional professionalism, respectfulness, and sensitivity when interacting with internal and external partners
- In-depth knowledge and experience in research methods, including literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation
- Proficient with software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, SharePoint) to facilitate project management, development, and evaluation
- Ability to transition smoothly in between roles as a reliable team member and as an independent worker who is able to take initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Mandarin
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Health Quality BC
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Supported a 6-month health care quality improvement education program twice a year and helped set up all participants for success, this ensured that 100% of the participants were successful in program completion
- Coordinated 5-8 in-person events annually by arranging set-up, catering, material preparation, travel and accommodation coordination, etc. and received more than 95% positive evaluation results
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities for five health care education programs and ensured their smooth operation
- Coordinated and communicated with external partners in the eight Health Authorities and other health care organizations that supported program operation and maintained strong networks
- Managed the budget of in-person events, regularly processed invoices and revenues, and performed monthly reconciliation of financial reports
Project Assistant
UBC Social Health Lab
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with the United Way Lower Mainland (UWLM) community engagement specialists on a Mitacs research project to develop a multi-dimensional scale that measures community cohesion (Community Cohesion Index)
- Conducted extensive literature review that involved finding, selecting, and summarizing past relevant studies and current government policies
- Participated in project planning in collaboration with the UWLM team to set stage goals
- Assisted in validation of the Community Cohesion Index through evidence-based approaches, including evaluation of the index by 8 subject matter experts, and 2 pilot testings within 8 local communities, which ensured the scale is ready for the next stage of implementation
- Regularly composed visual reports and presentations that concisely and apprehensively illustrated key pilot testing results to key stakeholders and UWLM partners
- Assisted in the composition of funding applications for the project, such as the Community-University Engagement Support Fund, and successfully received the funding
Senior Research Assistant
UBC Social Health Lab
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted quantitative studies that used questionnaires as the primary method of assessment, including two online studies that recruited over 600 U.S. residents, and one in-lab study that surveyed over 400 UBC undergraduate students
- Participated in the overall planning, development, execution, and evaluation of these projects, including reviewing past literature, finalizing study design, and developing and evaluating questionnaire items based on target audiences
- Composed, and reviewed documents including ethics proposal, funding proposal, study protocol and script, survey instructions, etc.
- Participated in the discussion and creation of project objectives, proposals and budgets to meet funding criteria
- Efficiently familiarized with and used research platforms and tools such as mTurk, Turkprime, UBC Human Subject Pool, Quadrics, etc.
- Created and managed materials used when running the studies, including email templates, text message templates, and a Google Excel spreadsheet consisting of over 200 participants' information
Junior Behaviour Interventionist
Self-employed
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported, engaged and connected with 4 children and teenagers diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Taught and guided the clients with ASD strictly following principles of ABA while using a wide variety of programs designed by the Behaviour Consultant
- Encouraged socially appropriate behaviours and discouraged inappropriate behaviours in the clients using ABA principles
- Ensured the learning environment and style is safe, fun and resourceful
- Kept accurate data and record of clients' progress and behaviours
Research Assistant
Licentia
01.2017 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C.2020
Timeline
Program Assistant
Health Quality BC
07.2021 - 07.2024
Project Assistant
UBC Social Health Lab
01.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Research Assistant
UBC Social Health Lab
01.2019 - 01.2020
Junior Behaviour Interventionist
Self-employed
04.2018 - 12.2018
Research Assistant
Licentia
01.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
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