Olivia Crozier

Lifestyle Research Team, Department of Public Health and Family Medicine

Research Coordinator and Assistant - 2020 to Present

Western, London, Ontario

• Coordinator for the national Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) randomized control trial: a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for overweight and obese male hockey fans, implemented in 40+ sites Canada wide and approx. 1000 participants.
• Managing 5+ sites in Canada and now the USA, coordinating over 110+ participants from recruitment activities to health screening questionnaires, implementation procedures, physical assessments, data entry etc.
• Demonstrating outstanding diligence, communication, rapport, and organization.
• Experience with using numerous applications such as Teams, Asana, Excel, Mendeley, Zotero, Excel, Word, OneDrive etc.
• Member of numerous team projects including literature search teams (creating search strategies, covidence, using MeSH terms and Boolean operators in numerous databases), conducting qualitative analysis, leading focus groups, cleaning transcripts, created and organized the Lifestyle Research Team's literature inventory (700+ articles) etc.
• Attention to detail with data entry and verification, proficient in tracking and organizing other numerical data vital to study procedures and outcomes.
• Active participation in numerous weekly team meetings with PI, managers, and colleagues on an ongoing basis, developing great connections with the team.

Student Research Assistant - May 2021 to Present

Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab (Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine University of British Columbia)

• Currently assisting post-doctoral research fellow write a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data on the relevant topic of elevated blood pressure and cognitive function in older adults with self-reported subjective cognitive decline. Currently finalizing manuscript in hopes to submit to the Journal of Human Hypertension by April 2022.
• Assisted by conducting literature review, gathering and analyzing information from relevant journal articles, writing the abstract, introduction, and discussion sections while assisting with the methods and results and overall editing process.
• Consulted with supervisor for 10+ months and developed close and trusting, professional relationship.
• Determined to deliver high quality work with unmatched efforts. Self motivated, dedicated to learn and continue improving.

Certified Coach for HealtheSteps Research Study - 2021 to Present

Western, London, Ontario

• Certified HealtheSteps coach for the evidence based, community focused, lifestyle prescription program for individuals looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle by implementing strategies to reduce sedentary behavior, improve physical activity, increase exercise, improve eating habits and mental health.
• Use coaching protocol to implement 6 month program to improve the health of those in the community through evidence based goal setting, setting virtual meetings and specific plans of action.
• Coaching 10+ participants on monthly basis, tracking goals, disseminating evidence based information, prescribing exercise, physical activity, and nutrition prescriptions as part of the HealtheSteps program.

Heart and Mind Research Study Volunteer - Jan 2019 to March 2020

Western, London, Ontario

• Involved in participant recruitment, data collection and the implementation of exercise based research project for older adults with hypertension and dementia risk at the Centre Branch YMCA in London, Ontario.
• Very responsible and rapidly grew to work independently with minimal supervision from my supervisor and/or colleagues.
• Data entry and verification, participant communication, clinical experience with Bruce Protocol Treadmill Test, BP measurements, CBS brain games, cognitive testing etc.
• Outstanding professionalism and unmatched dedication, with devotion to high-quality work.

Academic Writing / Research in Undergraduate Courses - Sept 2021 - Present

Western University

• Conducted Systematic Review for HS3910 Academic Health Communication
• Delivered Lightning Talk Presentation HS3910
• Created dissemination product HS3910
• Critical synthesis RS3125

Additional Research Study Participation

Western, London, Ontario

• 2021 Research participant for study exploring spinal excitability & sensory electrical stimulation of the upper limb
• 2021 Research participant in study exploring behavior change among active university students
• 2018 - 2019 Research participant in study exploring how to reduce undergraduate sedentary behaviors x3

Practicum Student at Parkwood Rehabilitation Institute London, Ontario

Stroke Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Main - Sept, 2021 to April, 2022

• Collaborated with colleagues to implement current stroke best practice guidelines within each discipline to improve stroke care at Parkwood & become an accredited program with the Stroke Distinction designation.
• Lead and conducted interviews with each clinician (OT, SLP, PT, Physiatrist, Hospitalist, Pharmacist, etc) to document their standardized practices from admission to discharge.
• Worked in an interdisciplinary team environment with the central goal to improve patient outcomes and develop quality improvement plans on a systems level.
• Demonstrated excellent organization, communication, diligence and time management skills to complete this project with high quality in 8 months.
• Developed close and professional relationship with preceptors, actively participated in weekly team meetings in a collaborative manner with multiple team members.

Life Enrichment Aide - April 2021 to August 2021

Lanark Heights LTC, Kitchener, ON

• Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
• Provided care and assisted patients with ADL's throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Assisted and promoted resident engagement in meaningful selfcare, productive and leisure occupations.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system (160 residents).
• Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
• Developed close and trusting relations with residents, and their family members and caregivers.

Activation Aide - 2017 to 2020

Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville, ON

• Worked collaboratively with occupational therapist, physiotherapist, restorative care aide, nursing staff, to provide quality care for residents.
• Assisted in providing oral care, comfort and compassion to residents in palliative care, while supporting the patient's family members and loved ones.
• Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with leisure and self care activities as well as activities of daily living, documenting activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.

Co-op Placement in Restorative Care Department - 2016 to 2017

Fairvern Nursing Home, Huntsville, ON

• Shadowed restorative care team, occupational therapist and physiotherapist in the long term care setting.
• Assisted with daily occupations, ADL's, walking, wheelchair adjustments, feeding strategies, exercise programs, cognitive assessments, ROM, strength testing etc.
• Completed Montessori approach visits with residents, followed care plan and proficient use of PointClickCare, assisted with ADL's, transfers, feeding, mobility and quality care.

Advanced Leadership Certificate and Leadership Certificate

Learn to Lead Leadership Program - Nov 2021 to March 2022

Western University, London ON

• Program provides undergraduate students with opportunity to gain insight into being an effective leader post graduation, supported by Transition, Leadership & Enrichment team at Western University.
• Completed and attended a total of 8 workshops / conferences to earn an advanced leadership certificate. Topics included: leadership and entrepreneurship, building a dream team, empathy and leadership, managing conflict collaboratively, healthy habits for effective leaders etc.
• Developed skills for success beyond graduation, self awareness, built on my strengths, developed core competencies, and skills to be an innovative leader.

Doctoral Professional Development Program Workshop

How to Write an Abstract for Academic Conferences Event - March 2022

Western University, London ON

Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Webinar

Alzheimer's Association International Conference - May 2020

• Attended webinar for early career researchers and postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to gain experience attending seminars and a better understanding on vascular cognitive disorders, neuropathological evidence, risk factors, clinical diagnosis etc.
• List of speakers included Dr. Charles DeCali (UC Davis), Dr. Julie Schneider (Rush University), and Dr. Anders Walling (University of Gothenburg)

Mentor - Learning It Together Program

Western University, London ON - 2019 & 2022

• Responsible mentor and role model to youth in London, ON promoting health promotion through organizing and leading interactive, activity based sessions targeting literacy skills, numeracy skills, and healthy living skills.
• Implemented great communication skills, patience and problem solving skills to engage young children in health promoting behaviors, applying what I have learned throughout my undergraduate education to the sessions.

Upcoming: Doctoral Professional Development Program Workshop

Presenting Effective Oral Presentations - March 22

Western University, London ON

• Learning how to craft a dynamic presentation to effectively communicate research ideas as well as analyze the audience, use persuasive messaging, impactful delivery and engaging slide design.

• 2022 - CASPER Test [scored in top 25% relative to all other test takers in my cohort]
• 2022 - HealtheSteps Research Study Coach Certificate
• 2021 - First Aid and CPR
• 2021 - Human Research Ethics Training
• 2021 - Worker Health and Safety Awareness
• 2021 - WHMIS *NEW*
• 2020 - Safe Campus Community Certificate
• 2020 - Accessibility in Service (AODA)
• 2020 - Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
• 2020 - Worker Health and Safety Awareness
• 2019 - Smart Serve
• 2019 - NCCP Trained Run Jump Throw Coach
• 2019 - NCCP Trained Sport Coach
• 2019 - NCCP Developing Athletic Abilities Course
• 2019 - NCCP Making Headway in Sport Concussion Awareness Course
• 2019 - NCCP Making Ethical Decisions in Competition Development Course
• 2018 - Huntsville Hurricanes Track and Field Coach

Trained NCCP Sport Coach and Muay Thai KickBoxing Coach - 2018 to 2020

Harrow Performance, Huntsville, ON

• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels (kickboxing coach)
• Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability (running coach)
• Organized files and created new system for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.
• Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.

Team Involvement - 2016 to Present

• 2020 - 2022 Run with Us Club at UWO
• 2020 Seniors in Technology Volunteer at UWO
• 2019 Strength Club at UWO
• 2018 Huntsville Hurricanes Volunteer Track & Field Coach
• 2017 Vice Chair of the Town of Huntsville's Youth Council
• 2017 Legacy Writing Partners Youth Liaison

• Cooking, academics, travelling, running: Niagara International Full Marathon (42.2 km), GoodLife Fitness Half Marathon (21.1 km), Tamarack Ottawa Half Marathon, Band on the Run Half Marathon x2, Canada Army Run Half Marathon.

References available upon request.