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Muminah Naeem

North York,ON

Summary

4th year undergraduate student majoring in biomedical sciences at York University seeking opportunities in the field of optometry and eye care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-President

Many Green Hands
York University, Canada
09.2022 - Current
  • Overview: Student-led organization that addresses community food security at York University, Keele Campus.
  • Over 200 hours of volunteer assistance.
  • Current co-president for the Fall 2024, Winter 2025 school year.
  • Previous vice-president for the Fall 2023, Winter 2024 school year.
  • Partook in York University, Keele campus' composting project by feeding, planning, coordinating, and managing vermicompost bins as a Committee Lead from March 2023 to April 2024.
  • Assisting with planting and farming in Bethune Garden, Gardening workshops, Glendon Garden, and Coop's Garden.
  • Experimenting with alternative communal methods of farming and gardening to aid with food security.
  • Acquired skills in public speaking, communication, and community engagement through planning, organizing, and promoting club events and activities.
  • Furthered my cooperative skills by working with several individuals from various organizations, in addition to club members, by planning, collaborating, promoting, and executing club events.
  • Completed training in grant writing, gaining skills in crafting compelling proposals and understanding funding opportunities to effectively support project initiatives.

Volunteer

Maloca Gardening
05.2023 - Current
  • Engaged in climate action through volunteer assistance in gardening, farming, and harvesting a variety of plants, ranging from wildflowers to edible produce.
  • Currently assisting in planning and executing a hydroponics system called The Maloca Indoor Hydro Lab (The MiHL) at York University.
  • This will be accomplished by developing a proposal plan, conducting thorough research on viable hydroponic systems for implementation, and organizing events to establish The MiHL.

Volunteer

Let's Talk Science
08.2022 - Current
  • Trained in outreach and public speaking aimed towards educating youth regarding areas in STEM by doing activities and experiments in classroom settings

Volunteer

Regenesis
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with speaking to customers and selling food at the YUM! Market

Outreach Director

Regenesis
University Of Toronto Scarborough Campus, And York
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • 60 hours spent as an outreach director through Riipen.
  • The job consisted of approaching and convincing students to sign Regenesis's 2024 referendum at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus and York University Keele Campus by explaining the various initiatives Regenesis offers for students.
  • This experience has given me the confidence to work with unfamiliar individuals in a friendly, cooperative, and polite manner.
  • Acquired skills in advocacy and performing public speaking, which have much value in work settings where presentations or customer service are required.
  • This experience furthered my communication and innovation skills by talking to fellow students and advocating for Regenesis.

Optometrist Assistant

A&F Opticians
York University
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • 11 hours of shadowing the optometrist (Dr. Karlin, OD), doing pretests, and helping patients choose eyewear over a span of 3 weeks.
  • Acquired skills in utilizing pretesting machinery, such as a keratometer and a lensmeter, to pretest eye and glasses prescriptions.
  • Further developed communication skills regarding helping patients choose eyewear.
  • Further established sales techniques regarding glasses and contact sales.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments used during exams or procedures according to established protocols.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down equipment between uses and disposing of biohazardous materials in accordance with safety standards.

Optometrist Assistant

Costco Wholesale - Dufferin
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • 6 hours of directly shadowing the optometrist (Dr Hanna Yeung, OD).
  • Acquired knowledge through inquiry and observation.
  • Observed differences between private practices and retail optometry clinics, specifically regarding techniques and patient care.

Virtual Optometrist Shadowing

Pre-Health Shadowing
  • Dr. Michelle Mann, OD, currently at Langley, BC. Private clinic. - 2 hours
  • Dr. Janette Pepper, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, and a faculty member at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. - 2 hours
  • Dr. Alissa M. Coyne, OD, FAAO, FASOS, and assistant professor at Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. - 2 hours
  • Dr. Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO, is a medical optometrist in LA, California. - 2 hours

Participant

Cross Campus Capstone Classroom
York University, Canada
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • 70 hours of interdisciplinary experience at York University over a span of 3 weeks
  • The goal was to create a project to enhance community building at the Newmarket Public Library (NPL)
  • Furthered my communication and organization skills by working with 9 other individuals in varying disciplines to create this project
  • Developed a magazine to engage youth with art and provide a platform for self-expression
  • Collaborated with nine team members to create a comprehensive project plan and timeline
  • Maintained active communication with community partners at the Newmarket Public Library to ensure alignment with their expectations
  • Communicated with various community members, such as, a Toronto Public Library branch manager for further magazine regulations that can be applied to the NPL, and community members to determine their input for connecting to NPL
  • Conducted research regarding potential ideas to ensure the project's success
  • Created an SDG for the project
  • Contributed to promotional materials, including posters, handouts, and social media content
  • Contributed to the creation of magazine samples while managing a $200 budget for necessary materials and supplies
  • This experience enhanced skills in project planning, teamwork, communication, and creative design

Education

B. Sc., Hons. Biology - biomedical sciences

York University
06.2024

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Grant writing
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office

Timeline

Optometrist Assistant

Costco Wholesale - Dufferin
08.2024 - 08.2024

Participant

Cross Campus Capstone Classroom
05.2024 - 06.2024

Outreach Director

Regenesis
02.2024 - 03.2024

Optometrist Assistant

A&F Opticians
01.2024 - 02.2024

Volunteer

Regenesis
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Maloca Gardening
05.2023 - Current

Co-President

Many Green Hands
09.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Let's Talk Science
08.2022 - Current

Virtual Optometrist Shadowing

Pre-Health Shadowing

B. Sc., Hons. Biology - biomedical sciences

York University
Muminah Naeem