Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Research Experience
Professional Development
Community Service
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Reem Hamdon

Edmonton,AB

Summary

  • Superior work ethic, diligence, and organization honed via research experience as Summer and Honors Thesis Student
  • Experienced in clearly communicating and collaborating with others as Coach, Supervisor, and Guest Service Leader
  • Dedicated 8 years to community service to promote health, equity, and inclusivity

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mini Legends Crew Member

Athletics Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2023 - Current
  • Boosts youth engagement in track and field and overall physical literacy through interactive activities
  • Promotes athletics in rural schools, expanding sports accessibility
  • Monitors and adjusts activities to ensure 30+ children actively participate
  • Coordinates with coworkers to efficiently deliver planned daily activities.

Guest Service Leader, Server Liason

JOEY Restaurant Group
Sherwood Park, AB
05.2023 - Current
  • Delivers exceptional service from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining high loyal clientele
  • Proactively addresses guest concerns, setting standards for service excellence
  • Organizes 40+ reservations to enhance team workflow and guests experience
  • Facilitates team synergy by streamlining staff communication and ensuring unified approach to guest service.

Coach

Capital City Track Club
Sherwood Park, AB
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Encouraged youth to expand athletic capabilities by promoting strong work ethic and internal motivation
  • Ensured safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to prevent sports-related injuries
  • Established professional relationships with other coaches and collaborated on team practices and events
  • Improved athlete performance by up to 84% through increased ambition, technical skills, and endurance.

Summer Research Student

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted research on preterm birth in Olson Lab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Designed experimental protocols according to scientific theory to achieve reliable results
  • Performed administrative tasks and data entry, reviewing work to ensure accuracy
  • Participated in lab meetings, presentations and conference events to stay informed on research advancements.

Supervisor

Royal Gardens Pickleball Club
Edmonton, AB
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Boosted club operations by efficiently managing over 200 weekly participants
  • Took initiative in solving problems to ensure participant satisfaction
  • Managed weekly online sign-ups and new member registrations to meet high demand
  • Improved team performance through comprehensive training and consistent feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physiology -

University of Alberta
06-2023

Research Experience

Honors Thesis Student, Sep 2022 – Apr 2023, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

  • Completed statistical analyses and examined quantitative data to draw informed conclusions
  • Conducted literature review of 40+ citations to gather comprehensive knowledge of research topics
  • Presented thesis project to board of scholars and answered questions regarding research scope with accuracy
  • Second author of published abstract presented at SRI Annual Meeting and winning SRI Travel Award

Professional Development

  • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals, Apr 2024 – Present, Coursera
  • Mastering Fearless Feedback, Mar 2024 – Present, Thinkific
  • HMX Fundamentals: Pharmacology, Jan 2024 – Mar 2024, Harvard Medical School
  • HMX Fundamentals: Physiology, Jan 2024 – Mar 2024, Harvard Medical School
  • Indigenous Canada, Aug 2023 – Sep 2023, Coursera

Community Service

Alberta Animal Rescue Animal Rescue Crew Society, Mar 2024 – Present, Edmonton, AB

  • Provides animals with second chances through adoption, fostering, and proper emotional and physical care

Boys & Girls Clubs, Jan 2024 – Present, Edmonton, AB

  • Mentors underprivileged kids, creating inclusive environments for learning, fun, and meaningful connection

Royal Alexandra Hospital Women's Resource Center, Jan 2024 – Present, Edmonton, AB

  • Assists patients and visitors with general hospital inquiries and provides healthcare information resources

Golden Mentors, Jan 2021 – Apr 2021, Edmonton, AB

  • Tutored students in university courses, clarifying difficult topics to support their academic success (20 hours)

Campus Food Bank, Sep 2020 - Apr 2023, Edmonton, AB

  • Created and delivered food hampers and sat as Treasurer on Nutrition Committee (~200 hours)

University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas, Sep 2019 – May 2020, Edmonton, AB

  • Aided set-up, athlete events, and clean-up at varsity-level track and field meets such as USPORTS (15 hours)

University of Alberta, Sep 2019 – Dec 2019, Edmonton, AB

  • Took notes for physically or mentally impaired students, organizing notes to keep students on track (33 hours)

Strathcona High School, Sep 2018 – Jun 2019, Edmonton, AB

  • Volunteered in various positions including Open House, leadership events and peer tutoring (~150 hours)

Affiliations

Active member of Entrepeurs' Organization (EO) Next Gen, Apr 2024 — Present, Edmonton, AB

  • Contributes to personal and professional development forum to empower like-minded individuals

Varsity Sprinter on University of Alberta Pandas Track and Field team, Sep 2019 — May 2020, Edmonton, AB

  • Advanced track career to varsity level by enhancing time-management, work ethic and goal-setting skills

Captain of Strathcona Track and Field team, Sep 2018 — Jun 2019, Edmonton, AB

  • Led warm-ups and drills while making executive decisions on merchandise and events to improve team spirit

Competitive Sprinter on Columbians Track and Field club, Apr 2016 — Jun 2019, Edmonton, AB

  • Trained for and competed in local and provincial track and field meets improving discipline and motivation

Student Leader in Strathcona Leadership program, Sep 2016 — Jun 2019, Edmonton, AB

  • Ran school events and annual Bike-a-thon to raise funds for local and global charities

Entrepreneur in Junior Achievement program, Jan 2016 — May 2016, Edmonton, AB

  • Collaborated with team members to create, produce and promote innovative product

Certification

  • Suicide Prevention Certificate, LivingWorks, Jan 2021
  • Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society, July 2017
  • Bronze Medallion CPR A & AED, Lifesaving Society, June 2017

Timeline

Mini Legends Crew Member

Athletics Alberta
05.2023 - Current

Guest Service Leader, Server Liason

JOEY Restaurant Group
05.2023 - Current

Summer Research Student

University of Alberta
05.2022 - 08.2022

Coach

Capital City Track Club
05.2021 - 07.2023

Supervisor

Royal Gardens Pickleball Club
07.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physiology -

University of Alberta
Reem Hamdon