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Joshua Ward

Kelowna

Summary

Dynamic Fourth-year Computer Science student with a proven work ethic at Interior Health Authority and Okanagan Ballooning with personal experience and deep familiarity with clinic operations and patient viewpoints. Background in Psychology and Computer Science, with focuses in web development, project management, and human-computer interaction enabling a great foundation for user experience related skills. Skilled in front and back-end web development, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member

Okanagan Ballooning
01.2013 - Current
  • In charge of setting up and taking down hot air balloon equipment for an immaculate safety record over 100s flights
  • Co-ordinate with pilot and other ground crew effectively in potentially high-stress scenarios to maintain daily smooth operations
  • Training new staff in safety and operational procedures to help foster a reputation of some of the best-trained crew in Canada
  • Handling dynamic, stressful situations with adaptive problem-solving and critical thinking

Prevention Services Assistant

Interior Health Authority
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Worked closely with team to manage and maintain vaccine inventory and documentation per clinic protocols and local health regulations during the COVID pandemic, providing the clinics with over 1000 properly handled vaccines daily to meet demand
  • Provided patient support for vaccine clinic operations, including registration, pre-screening, and guidance to ensure the smooth operation of the busiest mass immunization clinic in the Interior Health Authority
  • Independently managed weekend vaccine clinic operations, overseeing administrative tasks, patient intake, logistical coordination, and resolving dynamic on-site challenges with real-time decision making

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of British Columbia
01-2027

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Okanagan College
01-2023

Skills

  • Experienced in CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
  • Back-end web development with PHP and MySQL
  • Familiar with software development cycle and project management
  • Skilled in User-Centric Design Strategies
  • Problem-solving and effective communication in high-stress environments
  • Adaptability Skills
  • Enthusiastic Learner

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Prevention Services Assistant

Interior Health Authority
04.2021 - 12.2023

Crew Member

Okanagan Ballooning
01.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of British Columbia

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Okanagan College

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