Mahshid Soleimani
Ontario
Summary
Skilled scientist with proven track record in laboratory management and research. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
Center for Culture and Organizational Research
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw lab operations, including project planning, scheduling, and resource management
- Fostered a collaborative and inclusive research environment
- Led training sessions and workshops on qualitative research methods and workplace dynamics
- Managed and facilitated team discussions on complex research topics
Lab Member
Center for Culture and Organizational Research
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted research on workplace culture, trust, and psychological safety
- Collaborated with a diverse team of researchers and contributed to key projects
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and facilitated course labs and instructional sessions
- Evaluated student work and provided academic guidance
- Assisted in course development, exam design, and student support
Research Assistant
University of Windsor
05.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the SSHRC-funded Indigenous Workways projects
- Presented research on multiple topics at national and international conferences
- Authored a chapter in an eBook as the first author
- Led data collection, cleaning, and analysis (both qualitative and quantitative)
- Compiled a comprehensive review of psychological safety measures
Associate Practitioner
Vokes Leadership Group
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed training content and led training sessions
- Served as Head of AI Innovations, integrating the latest AI tools into I-O psychology practices
- Conducted research on literature and cultural insights to support organizational initiatives
Intern
Vokes Leadership Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in conceptualizing and defining new constructs absent from the existing literature
- Developed a measurement tool for these constructs and contributed to research reports
Industrial Organizational Consultant
KWF Co.
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Organizational Development & Change Management: Led initiatives to improve company-wide processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices in HR and leadership development
- Negotiation & Business Development: Played a key role in high-stakes negotiations, securing three major national accounts and expanding the company's market presence
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Conducted organizational assessments and recommended interventions to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment
- Talent Management & Performance Evaluation: Assisted in redesigning performance evaluation metrics, ensuring a data-driven approach to employee development and retention
Education
Master's degree - Applied Social Psychology (I/O Concentration)
University of Windsor
09.2024
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Azad University
01.2019
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Organizational Development
- Job Analysis
- Training
- Coaching
Certification
- Detect Lies And Deceitfulness
- Introduction to the International Court
- Reconciliation and DEI
- Diagnosis of Mental Disorders Based on DSM5
- (Re)Framing Anti-Racism and Anti-Black Racism Pedagogies
Publications
- Rauti, C. M., Kuan, H. T., Kwantes, C. T., & Soleimani, M. (2024). Exploring Functional and Dysfunctional Aspects of Interpersonal Distrust. Psychological Studies, 69(2), 212–225. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-024-00791-5
- Workplace Microaggression: The Role of Culture (CPA) Increasing Trust in the Workplace Via Indigenous Workways (CPA Pre-Convention Workshop
- Cognitive Styles and Trustworthiness Expectations (CPA)
- Two Different Worlds? Psychological Safety for Minority and Non-Minority Groups (MPA)
- Employee Expectations of Psychological Safety Within Two Different Organizational Settings (MPA)
- Comparison of Common Defense Mechanisms between Prisoners and Ordinary People (International Conference of Psychology, Counseling, Education)
- Target Responses to Workplace Microaggressions (CPA)
- How do bystanders react to microaggressions? (CPA)
- Psychological Safety Dimensions at the Organizational Level (CPA)
Timeline
Associate Practitioner
Vokes Leadership Group
05.2023 - 10.2024
Intern
Vokes Leadership Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lab Manager
Center for Culture and Organizational Research
01.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
09.2021 - Current
Lab Member
Center for Culture and Organizational Research
05.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
University of Windsor
05.2021 - Current
Industrial Organizational Consultant
KWF Co.
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Detect Lies And Deceitfulness
- Introduction to the International Court
- Reconciliation and DEI
- Diagnosis of Mental Disorders Based on DSM5
- (Re)Framing Anti-Racism and Anti-Black Racism Pedagogies
Master's degree - Applied Social Psychology (I/O Concentration)
University of Windsor
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Azad University
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