Meryam Shuja
Summary
I am a second year cognitive science student specializing in neuropsychology and artificial intelligence. I am a driven, organized, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. I am looking forward to gaining hands on experience in a laboratory setting!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant Intern
ACCURATE HEART DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with organization and maintenance of office filing system for easy retrieval of information.
- Prepared and edited documents and reports for quality and accuracy.
- Increased accuracy of documentation by proofreading, editing, and formatting reports and presentations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Volunteer
Lucas Holtom Carnival
Brampton, ON
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
Education
Specialized Honors Bachelors of Cognitive Science -
York University
04.2026
Skills
- Dependable
- Communication
- Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Crisis Intervention
- Building rapport
Additional Information
Psychological First Aid Certificate by John Hopkins
Volunteer Experience
BuddyHelp Counseling
- Completed training and volunteered as an Emotional Support Counselor at BuddyHelp, providing a safe space for individuals seeking empathetic support and collaborative problem-solving remotely.
- Helped individuals experiencing struggles find calm and direction through active listening and compassionate empathy.
ISNA Convention
- Volunteering at the ISNA convention, attended by over 3000 people, provided insights into event organization and community engagement.
- Collaborated with the whole team to ensure smooth execution of tasks, fostering connections within the Islamic community.
Smarter Summer Tutoring for Children:
- Directly assisted students' academic development, aiding with homework and study techniques.
- Witnessing their progress was rewarding, highlighting the transformative impact of education and nurturing supportive relationships.
Extracurricular
Disrupting Injustice Social Justice Team - Member, 2021, Participated in weekly meetings, Researched various topics, Organized and lead school justice events
Hobbies
- Reading and writing
- Hiking
- Volleyball
Languages
English
Urdu
Timeline
Administrative Assistant Intern
ACCURATE HEART DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE
05.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Lucas Holtom Carnival
07.2019 - 07.2019
Specialized Honors Bachelors of Cognitive Science -
York University