Matthew Fraser
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Strategic professional specializing in research and project management. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency through effective teamwork and collaboration. Background in sales and client relations, focused on improving client experiences and driving profitability with strong communication and upselling tactics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Chez Piggy Restaurant and Bar
Kingston, Canada
05.2021 - Current
- Served tables in high-end restaurant, enhancing guest satisfaction through attentive service.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to elevate guest experience.
- Greeted customers and provided tailored recommendations to increase profits.
- Recommended and promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Research Technician
School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated daily operations of Biomedical Research Centre and Gordon B. Shrum Building at UBC, ensuring optimal functionality
- Managed the safe disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste, shipping and receiving of dangerous goods, inventory of specialty gases, chemicals, laboratory supplies and reagents, and the sterilization of laboratory supplies and media
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and supply logistics with external vendors and service providers, enhancing operational readiness
- Collaborated closely with researchers, lab managers, students and administrative staff to foster an efficient and productive research environment
Research Assistant
Cardiovascular Imaging Network at Queen's University (CINQ)
Kingston, Canada
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a research project involving varsity athletes at Queen's University during the 2023-2024 academic season. Aimed to explore the psychological impact of preparticipation cardiovascular screening on post-secondary athletes
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on cardiovascular imaging techniques to enhance research quality.
- Assisted in data collection for research studies on cardiovascular health, ensuring accuracy for analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to develop presentations that clearly conveyed research findings to stakeholders.
Summer Intern
Custom Biologics
Toronto, Ontario
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted scientists with the preparation of reagents and buffers for cell culture applications
- Performed sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting to characterize the protein content of cellular extracts, to examine the immunogenicity of a panel of antibodies to a recombinant protein
- Coordinated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Queen's University
Kingston, ON01-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Sales and negotiation
- Relationship management
- Oral communication
- Organisation
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Project management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Research skills
- Laboratory techniques
Affiliations
‘I wish I had been better prepared’: a mixed-methods study of psychological reactions, perceptions and opinions of cardiovascular preparticipation screening among young competitive athletes
British Journal of Sports Medicine · May 27, 2025
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/11/761
British Journal of Sports Medicine · May 27, 2025
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/11/761
Timeline
Research Technician
School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia
12.2024 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Cardiovascular Imaging Network at Queen's University (CINQ)
05.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Intern
Custom Biologics
05.2022 - 06.2022
Server
Chez Piggy Restaurant and Bar
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Queen's University