Khadija Syed
Summary
Dedicated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mobile Lab Assistant (Virtual Observation Collector)
LifeLabs - FlyClear
Toronto, Canada
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked in a fast-paced team environment to manage scheduled appointments on MS teams calendar; communicating with other team members and coordinators to ensure all appointments were completed.
- Guided clients through a virtual COVID-19 self-collection over MS teams/VOIP, using knowledge provided through trainings on bi-lateral nasal/buccal swabbing and transportation of dangerous goods.
- Utilized translational services to ensure an accessible experience for Clients, most of whom were travelers.
- Completed regular trainings to ensure health and safety procedures/protocols were being adhered to.
- Stayed up to date on interfaces used to contain and relay confidential electronic medical information.
COVID Medical Lab Assistant
in-Common Laboratories
Toronto, Canada
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Received, unpackaged and stored tests from various pharmacies to be further processed.
- Was responsible for requisition data entry, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of client documents.
- Labeled specimens to be organized and packaged for delivery to a processing laboratory.
- Kept up to date with rapidly changing covid guidelines to prioritize processing as needed; working with co-workers to coordinate organization and packing of specimens.
CATERER & FOOD PREP
The Lunch Lady
Toronto, Canada
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Cooked and prepared meals daily in accordance with specific criteria, such as allergies and restrictions.
- Packaged, transported, and served hot meals to children in schools across the city.
- Adhered to high standards of cleaning and sanitation, observing health department regulations.
- Documented items pulled from storage into preparation area for inventory tracking.
- Followed specifications and established procedures to support fast-paced environment.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Target Canada
Toronto, Canada
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Trained as Cashier/Customer services worker, Hardlines worker, Softlines worker and Overnight stocker.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honours - Psychology
York University
Toronto, ON 09.2022 - 05.2026
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Microsoft Teams/Zoom
- Google Docs/spreadsheets
- Data entry
- Health and safety compliance
- Confidential information handling
- Lab safety protocols
- Chemical handling
- Sample accessioning
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honours - Psychology
York University
09.2022 - 05.2026
Mobile Lab Assistant (Virtual Observation Collector)
LifeLabs - FlyClear
06.2021 - 10.2022
COVID Medical Lab Assistant
in-Common Laboratories
12.2020 - 03.2021
CATERER & FOOD PREP
The Lunch Lady
10.2017 - 12.2017
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Target Canada
12.2013 - 10.2014