Makeda Muluneh
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Fourth-year Human Biology student at the University of Toronto, with a major in Human Biology double minors in Psychology and French. Demonstrates a strong foundation in biological sciences and psychological principles, aiming to leverage academic knowledge in translational research and academia. Proven ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively across disciplines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough Center for Environmental Epigenetics and Development
05.2024 - Current
- Assist graduate students in performing surgery, various protocol and interpreting results of experiments
- Performing behavioral coding on mice to further analyze maternal behaviours
- Assist with preparation of various procedures (surgery, estrous cycle tracking, weighing, behavioural work, etc)
- Track managerial tasks like stocking pipette tips, sterilizing equipment, etc
Recreational Therapist Assistant
Providence Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Work alongside recreational therapist to visit patients
- Go on walks, make crafts, and accompany patients during friendly visitation times
- Transport patients to various locations throughout the hospital (physio, appointments, etc)
- Aid fellow volunteers in performing tasks
Employee
Dairy Queen
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for knowing all Blizzard (ice cream) flavors and making them at an efficient speed to keep up with customers
- Taking orders for both drive-thru and dine-in, taking payment from customers and providing good customer service
- Manage flow of customers from both the drive-thru and dine-in
- Wash dishes and clean drive-thru area during closing shifts
- Restock and fill all toppings through shifts in both the drive-thru area and the front area
- Manage Uber and Skip the Dishes orders by making sure they are done and in a timely manner, and picked up by the correct driver
- Train new employees on taking drive-thru orders and taking cash
- Deal with customer complaints, requests, and suggestions
Crisis Responder
Kids Help Phone
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Work remotely from anywhere to reply to texts from people looking for support
- Help individuals identify how they are feeling and discuss different coping strategies and collaboratively set up a safety plan if needed
Wayfinding Volunteer
Michael Garron Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for directing patients to appointments, doctor's offices, waiting areas, and general areas throughout the hospital
- Responsible for directing visitors to patient rooms and hard to navigate areas like the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and CCU (Critical Care Unit)
- Transport patients in wheelchairs to destinations within hospital and to wheel-trans stop
- Manage and supervise information desk to check patient rooms and patient surgery status in official patient registrar
Director of Administrative Affairs on CSLIT Executive Council
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Catholic Education Centre
- Committee of different positions representing the different aspects of student success to advocate for the needs of students in the TCDSB
- Responsible for creating slideshows and video aids to help facilitate monthly meetings for 300 Secondary School leaders alongside the help of leadership teachers
- Support the planning and implementation of board-wide events
- Take thorough meeting minutes to summarize monthly executive meetings
- Catholic Education Centre
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
SCARBOROUGH, ON09.2024
Skills
- Skilled in student and community relations building
- Working efficiently with others
- Responsible and organized
- Punctual and dedicated
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Confident public speaker
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to efficiently multitask
Certifications And Awards
- WHMIS Training
- Workers Awareness Training
- PSYA01H3 Homelink Public Service Announcement Finalist
- BIOC90H3 Integrative Multimedia Project Finalist
- U of T Scarborough Undergraduate Research & Creative Forum Finalist
Affiliations
- UTSC Women's Lacrosse Intramural Team
- JAM Sports Frisbee League
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough Center for Environmental Epigenetics and Development
05.2024 - Current
Recreational Therapist Assistant
Providence Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Crisis Responder
Kids Help Phone
01.2024 - 01.2025
Wayfinding Volunteer
Michael Garron Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
Employee
Dairy Queen
07.2021 - Current
Director of Administrative Affairs on CSLIT Executive Council
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2021
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH
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