Jessica Schwartz

Worked two consecutive summers at Hybrid Infusions, a leading cannabis production company with an international reach. My primary responsibilities encompassed:

• Improved plant growth and health by implementing proper cultivation techniques and environmental controls.
• Safely handling and diluting concentrated chemicals and pesticides. Prioritizing safety and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to FDA regulations governing food safety protocols at the cultivation site.
• Identifying and effectively treating a diverse array of mildew and pest infestations, mitigating potential risks to crop health and yield.
• Operating and managing hydroponic systems
• Maintained detailed records of cultivation activities for accurate planning, tracking progress, and reporting purposes.

At Aspen Trails, a 13-operatory dental facility, my role as a sterilization Technician involved:

• Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
• Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in surgical procedures.
• Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
• Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
• Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Supported surgical teams with timely delivery of properly sterilized instruments required for various procedures.
• Conducted regular inventory checks, minimizing shortages and overstock situations in the department.
• Contributed to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections with diligent adherence to proper sterilization techniques.
• Streamlined workflow by organizing and prioritizing items for processing based on urgency and departmental needs.
• Guiding temporary hygienists and collaborating with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.

Was a part of the Natural Sciences Student Association club reinstating.

• Communicated student union regulations to ensure projects followed guidelines
• Managed and helped plan projects, and events ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and donation requests.
• Collaborated with other club leaders to cultivate connections with other clubs.

As the VP of finances my core jobs included

• Keeping a club visa card and monitoring purchases
• Constructing an end of the year financial assessment

The Student Advisory Council was established by the dean of science to directly discuss student concerns.

• Discuss with the Dean and other representatives new ideas to improve student life
• Promote events to science students to help cultivate bonds within the student body

During my internship at Crossroads Family Services, an independently owned foster care organization dedicated to ensuring the welfare of children in collaboration with social workers and families, my key responsibilities included:

• Conducting wellness checks by visiting foster families, assessing the welfare of both parents and children to ensure their needs are met.
• Taking detailed notes summarizing outcomes of meetings, both with families and within the company, ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective communication.
• Filing and submitting documents, financial aid requests and personal assistance requests. All adhering to government standards.
• Providing in-home training sessions for families, particularly guiding them through the ‘Indigenous Child Care' module, facilitating their understanding and implementation of culturally sensitive childcare practices.
• Organizing and coordinating events such as a summer picnics. Fostering community engagement and support among foster families and staff members.

AHS Community visitors work with isolated members of the community to ensure they have company and all their needs are met.

• Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
• Provided companionship.
• Took client to events to ensure they had greater connections within the community.

Offers free tutoring services for those in need.

• Improved students'' overall academic performance by providing one-on-one tutoring in grade 12 chemistry.
• Assisted students with homework assignments, ensuring timely completion and thorough understanding of concepts.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Conducted research on a Threespine Stickleback population situated in British Columbia. My primary investigation revolved around evolutionary shifts in plate morphology in response to ecological transition.

During this research, I executed various tasks and responsibilities including:

• Care and maintenance of a sizeable population of fish.
• Undergone laboratory training and certification encompassing various critical areas.
• Implementing a standardized procedure for clear and double staining of the fish.
• Establishing and maintaining a meticulous lab notebook to document research progress and experimental findings.
• Developing and executing a novel procedure for the consistent capture of high-quality photographs.
• Conducting a comprehensive literature review encompassing relevant scholarly papers and studies.
• Delivering regular research progress updates to committee members to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals.
• Gave a 15 minute thesis talk at a Zoology symposium and won 'Best Presentation'

Researched the impact of varying water levels on the trichome density of peppermint leaves, with the aim of simulating weather extremes to assess the tolerance of trichome-bearing plants to shifting climates.

Throughout the experiment:

• Used a stereomicroscope to conduct detailed observations.
• Kept a comprehensive lab notebook.
• Extensive monitoring of the environment to ensure consistency.
• Presented research findings before an expert panel, demonstrating effective communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborated with a six-member team, fostering teamwork and cooperation to achieve project objectives.
• Held the role of Greenhouse Leader, overseeing communication with the University of Calgary Greenhouse Staff and coordinating the implementation of the watering schedule.

Acquired citizen science data to investigate the correlation between climate change and avian movement along latitudinal gradients.

• Identified and curated credible citizen science datasets, ensuring data integrity and reliability for scientific inquiry.
• Worked effectively in a team to ensure the work got done to high standards.