Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Clubs and Organizations
Languages
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Mina Soufi

Toronto,ON

Summary

I am a biology honors graduate from York University, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to details, and knowledge acquisition and application. Well-organized, diligent and focused. Has strong written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking ability, cooperation skill, ability to work in a fast-spaced environment, and is detail-oriented.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer

Dr. Parvin Shahnazari
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Mental Health Volunteer

Dr. Ali Jahandideh
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.

Medical Volunteer

Mackenzie Health Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Prepared patients in examination room to facilitate treatment.
  • Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and with professionalism.

Research Assistant

Dr. Kohitij Kar
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Used MATLAB to determine data-set correlations while initiating qualitative functions.

Research Assistant

Dr. Patricia Lakin-Thomas
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Collected research data through experimentation.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Performed protein extraction, western blotting, sample inoculation, and solution preparation on a daily basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honors of Biology

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Active Learning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Knowledge acquisition and application
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Learning Strategies
  • Communication skills
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Preparing Treatment Rooms
  • Data Entry
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Managing Laboratory Supplies
  • Specimen and Sample Preparation
  • Lab Operations
  • Lab Safety

Accomplishments

    Went to National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents 2011-2018

    York University: Cumulative GPA of 8.6 out of 9 (3.91 out of 4)

Clubs and Organizations

  • Executive Member of the Iranian students association at York University
  • Executive Member of Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
  • Executive Member of York Pianists Association
  • Co-founder of the pre-pro club.
  • NSERC award receipt

Languages

  • English: Professional language
  • Persian, Turkish and Azerbaijani: Native/Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Volunteer

Mackenzie Health Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023

Research Assistant

Dr. Kohitij Kar
05.2022 - 05.2023

Research Assistant

Dr. Patricia Lakin-Thomas
05.2022 - 09.2023

Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer

Dr. Parvin Shahnazari
05.2021 - 07.2022

Mental Health Volunteer

Dr. Ali Jahandideh
05.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Honors of Biology

York University
Mina Soufi