Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Kia Kouhdani

Thornhill,ON

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every client a positive and professional experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychometrist

Unicare Clinics
North York
11.2023 - Current
  • Conducted Comprehensive Intake Assessments: Efficiently performed primary intake sessions for new patients, gathering detailed information including medical history, psychiatric history, school performance, sleep and nutrition patterns, and present symptoms, leading to accurate and timely diagnosis by the psychiatrist.
  • Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy: Utilized in-depth mental status examinations and functional inquiries to assess patient behavior and rule out conflicting conditions, contributing to precise and effective treatment planning.
  • Streamlined Patient Information: Developed and implemented a systematic approach to organize and synthesize patient data into detailed consult reports, improving the efficiency and clarity of communication between the psychiatrist, referring physicians, and the care team.
  • Maintained High Standards of Confidentiality: Upheld rigorous standards of client confidentiality and standardized medical care, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal requirements and fostering trust with patients and their families.
  • Improved Workflow Efficiency: Created and maintained organized records and documentation practices that facilitated quicker access to patient information, supporting the psychiatrist in making informed clinical decisions and reducing administrative delays.
  • Facilitated Interdisciplinary Communication: Prepared and delivered comprehensive consult reports to referring physicians and other members of the care team, enhancing collaboration and continuity of care for patients.

Social Media Director

My Virtual University – McMaster University
Hamilton
09.2020 - Current
  • Co-ordinated with a group to create a platform for student interaction amidst the pandemic.
  • Composed letters to received funding from the Science Initiative Fund.
  • Programed a virtual space to recreate McMaster campus locations for virtual interaction amongst McMaster science students.
  • Hosted a variety of virtual events such as games nights, virtual concerts, and academic orientations.
  • Created, advertised, and managed various social media platforms to build engagement and communicate event information.

Administrator

PNB Discord
Hamilton
09.2020 - Current
  • Built a server on the discord online voice platform for peer-to-peer interaction in accordance with the PNB society.
  • Interviewed various applicants to moderate various subsects of the server.
  • Made executive decisions to maintain a safe and professional atmosphere.

Tutor/Mentor

Tutor Bright
Toronto
11.2019 - Current
  • Created engaging and interactive lesson plans helping facilitate learning for students resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Coached students to develop life skills helping students transition from high school to university.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills and learned to plan lessons, guide discussions, and explain topics with depth to facilitate learning and understanding.
  • Worked one on one with high priority students with disabilities to help them excel in courses up to the second-year undergraduate level.
  • Set and maintained boundaries when working with students with disabilities to ensure a safe learning environment for both students and staff.
  • Accommodated a variety of needs to minimize distractions and facilitate learning when working with students with disabilities.
  • Prepared notes and course materials to complement lessons plans and enrich content-based learning.
  • Maintained professional line of communication with parents and students to monitor learning goals and generate schedules.

Package Handler

UPS
North York
06.2019 - 10.2019

Musician

Thornhill School of Music
Thornhill
09.2013 - 06.2018
  • Performed pieces as member of a live band.
  • Played various venues.
  • Assisted in sound and stage management at concerts and recitals.

Sales Associate

American Eagle
North York
04.2017 - 01.2018

Education

Honours BSc. Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, Class of 2023 -

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Reliability
  • Patient Records Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Rapport Building
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Active Listening
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Employee Training

Volunteer Experience

  • Social Media Director, 09/2020, Present, My Virtual University – McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Co-ordinated with a group to create a platform for student interaction amidst the pandemic, Composed letters to received funding from the Science Initiative Fund, Programed a virtual space to recreate McMaster campus locations for virtual interaction amongst McMaster science students, Hosted a variety of virtual events such as games nights, virtual concerts, and academic orientations., Created, advertised, and managed various social media platforms to build engagement and communicate event information
  • Administrator, 09/2020, Present, PNB Discord, Hamilton, ON, Built a server on the discord online voice platform for peer-to-peer interaction in accordance with the PNB society, Interviewed various applicants to moderate various subsects of the server, Made executive decisions to maintain a safe and professional atmosphere

Hobbies and Interests

  • Amateur Musician
  • 14 years specializing in guitar, bass, and songwriting
  • Performed live for 5 years

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Farsi/Persian
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Professional Musican with 2 years of experience playing shows at various venues in toronto.
  • Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist including guitar, bass, and saxophone.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychometrist

Unicare Clinics
11.2023 - Current

Social Media Director

My Virtual University – McMaster University
09.2020 - Current

Administrator

PNB Discord
09.2020 - Current

Tutor/Mentor

Tutor Bright
11.2019 - Current

Package Handler

UPS
06.2019 - 10.2019

Sales Associate

American Eagle
04.2017 - 01.2018

Musician

Thornhill School of Music
09.2013 - 06.2018

Honours BSc. Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, Class of 2023 -

McMaster University
Kia Kouhdani