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Preet Dhanda

Vancouver,B.C

Summary

Dedicated, insightful and results-oriented individual with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure, where attention to detail, clear communication and good organization are paramount. I am a quick learner with strong time management and prioritisation skills, and my proactive nature helps me deal effectively with any challenges that arise. Fully committed to my personal and career development, I am prepared to make the most of every opportunity, and my collaborative nature makes me an excellent team player.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Knowledge Translation Administrative Officer

Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developing information packages to spotlight Knowledge Translation projects for visiting partners and funders
  • Taking detailed meeting minutes to capture important action items to send to external translators for evaluation purposes
  • Updating the internal Knowledge Translation calendar and other project management tools
  • Provide event planning support such as booking reservations, venues, and catering for workshop events, experiential learning tours, visiting partners, and funders
  • Assist with monthly contractor invoicing and budget control processes and other administrative duties as required.
  • Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
  • Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.

Research Project Coordinator

University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provides research administrative coordination for ongoing observational and qualitative research projects led by Faculty Member(s)
  • Monitors budgets and tracks expenses for research grants relevant to Faculty Member(s) research program
  • Liaises and communicates in professional and courteous manner with faculty, collaborators, partners, staff, funding agencies, and public to gather and disseminate information
  • Facilitates effective triaging of internal and external correspondence, determination of appropriate action, and timely follow-up as appropriate
  • Conducts literature and policy reviews for ongoing research.
  • Secured grant funding for projects with persuasive proposal writing and thorough budget planning.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement through regular progress updates and transparent communication channels.

Health Unit Worker

Vancouver Coastal Health
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Monitoring and updating inventories of medical, biological supplies to assist with availability of resources
  • Supporting the community health programs/centres/clinics
  • Setting up and dismantling clinic areas, as required.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.

Executive Assistant

Vancouver Medi Spa
10.2015 - 12.2021
  • Developing and implementing social media strategies to help with brand building and increase footfall
  • Training and coaching colleagues to promote a strong team dynamic and enhance interpersonal development
  • Assisting with the maintenance of medical and skin care inventory to ensure full availability of products
  • Checking that client medical histories are updated and correct
  • Processing bookings, reminders, and follow-up calls to assist with the smooth running of the facility.

Project Assistant

The Skincare Supply
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Maintained strict compliance standards when dealing with clients and processing files
  • Worked closely with the buying and merchandise team to ensure products arrived on time and business was adequately stocked
  • Assisted with a range of administrative tasks and supervised the front desk, as required
  • Acted as primary contact for online/mail-order customers, responding to queries, effectively resolving complaints, and processing orders
  • Wrote website product descriptions to assist customers and enhance sales.

Customer Service Representative

Vancouver International Airport
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Dealt patiently with inquiries about flight departures and arrivals to ensure passengers had the correct information
  • Promptly handled wide range of general inquiries from diverse passenger to facilitate passenger flow across the terminal buildings
  • Proactively sought out passengers requiring additional customer service care and attention to help resolve their concerns
  • Assisted passengers with missing baggage through a database system to ensure baggage build up was kept to a minimum
  • Helped unaccompanied children and people with special needs to ensure they safely reached their destination.

Education

BSc in Health Science -

Simon Fraser University

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Quantitative research
  • Data visualization
  • Organizing information
  • Data collection
  • Surveys & interviews
  • Administrative tasks
  • Maintaining databases
  • Research projects
  • Research tools
  • MS Office Suite
  • Customer service
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Inventory management
  • Copywriting
  • Records management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly organized
  • Good communicator
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Forward planning
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Self-motivated
  • Collaborative working
  • Task prioritisation
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Naloxone Administration, BCCDC (2022)
  • Violence Prevention for Low Risk Departments, Provincial Health Services Authority (2022)
  • Carefully cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and assembling/preparing education packages for clients.
  • Performing other related administrative support functions as required to facilitate prompt patient turnaround.

Volunteer Experience

Providence Health Authority, St. Paul's Hospital, 2016, 2018, Health Heart Resource Centre, St. Paul's Gift Shop

Languages

Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Knowledge Translation Administrative Officer

Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
03.2023 - 03.2024

Research Project Coordinator

University of British Columbia
01.2022 - 01.2023

Health Unit Worker

Vancouver Coastal Health
12.2021 - 12.2022

Project Assistant

The Skincare Supply
01.2018 - 01.2021

Customer Service Representative

Vancouver International Airport
01.2016 - 01.2018

Executive Assistant

Vancouver Medi Spa
10.2015 - 12.2021

BSc in Health Science -

Simon Fraser University

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