Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Professional Development
Publications
Community Service
References
Timeline
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Sandra Onakhinor

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

06.2020
  • Group discussions and administering questionnaires on the field

Gathering Coordinator

Believers Loveworld Campus Fellowship
11.2016
  • Coordination Church services


  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a cordial environment.

Laboratory Scientist

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
04.2015
  • Use of Parasitological techniques such as Sedimentation method, Flotation method, Kato-katz and MacMaster techniques to analyse faecal samples

Receptionist and Service Representative

Pressing Times Laundry Company
06.2012
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.

Principal Investigator

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, UK
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Improving access to Praziquantel among out of school children and children in nomadic settlement(ongoing) Grant awarded by RSTMH

Assistant Lecturer

Osun State University
04.2019 - 03.2024
  • Teaching- Delivering lectures on the following courses; ZOO 401, ZOO 301, BIO 107, BIO 108, ZOO 202, ZOO 204 to undergraduate students

Departmental Entrepreneurship Cordinator

Osun State University
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Student supervision, field visits, examination, grading and result compilation

Departmental SIWES Cordinator

Osun State University
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Student allocation, Supervision, grading and documentation, Result preparation

Teen and Pre-Teen Coach

Loveworld Ministry Incorporated
04.2021 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Boosted member confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.

Departmental Secretary

Osun State University
05.2019 - 02.2024
  • Taking minutes of all academic Board meetings
  • Coordinated schedules for department meetings, ensuring optimal attendance and productivity during discussions.
  • Received, sorted and distributed correspondence to staff members.

Field entomologist

Sightsavers International
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Performed Identification and Dissection of the Blackflies for analysis
  • Enhanced pest management strategies by implementing innovative entomological research and analysis.
  • Conducted rigorous laboratory experiments to understand the biology, ecology, and genetics of various insect species.
  • Mentored junior researchers in developing their entomological skills, leading to increased productivity within the team.

Team member/Laboratory Manager

Osun State Mosquito Xeno-monitoring team
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performed Mosquito Identification/ preservation, Performed Mosquito larvae prospecting and collection, Performed Insecticide resistance testing on adult mosquito using CDC and WHO test kits

Research assistant, Training

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.

Education

International Student -

Humber College
Toronto, Canada
01.2024

MSc - Zoology

Osun State University
Nigeria, Osun State
03.2022

BSc - Zoology

Osun State University
Nigeria, Osun State
12.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Organizational Skills
  • Administrative expertise
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Presentation Development
  • File Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Visitor relations
  • Clerical Support
  • Customer Service
  • Event Coordination
  • Order Placement
  • Word Processing

Affiliations

  • Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2022 (Grant Awardee)
  • Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (Member)

Languages

English

Professional Development

  • 2-weeks capacity building training on Blackfly Entomology, Uniosun-Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 08/15/2023, 08/29/2023
  • Pedagogical Leaders in Africa, Osun State University, 07/01/2021, 08/01/2021, Online training on the use of synchronous and asynchronous mode for teaching students
  • Ethics in Biomedical Research and Global Best Practices, Oxford University and Osun State University, 11/17/2020, in the context of Preventive Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases (PC-NTDs) Elimination Strategy in Nigeria

Publications

  • Ovicidal and larvicidal effect of some organic pollutants on container breeding Aedes aegypti, Annals of West University of Timişoara, ser. Biology, 2017, M.A. Adeleke, S.O. Onakhinor, 167-170
  • Molecular detection and risk factors associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection among pregnant women in Osogbo and Ede, Southwest Nigeria, Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 2022, Sandra O. Onakhinor, Mohammed A. Rufai, Olabanji A. Surakat, Kamilu Fasasi, Nzeako O. Sidney, Oluwadamilare G. Dauda, Monsuru A. Adeleke, 6, 2, 447-452, 10.36108/pajols/2202/60.0220
  • Haemoparasites and Polyparasitism of Intestinal Helminths among Cattle Slaughtered in Selected Abattoirs in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 2022, Oluwadamilare G. Dauda, Olabanji Surakat, Mohammed Rufai, Sandra Onakhinor, Sunday Akinde, Foluke Akande, Kamilu Fasasi, Monsuru Adeleke, 6, 1, 402-413, 10.36108/pajols/2202/60.0150
  • Knowledge and perception of bioethics among biomedical researchers in Osun State, Nigeria, Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), 2023, Olabanji Surakat, Babafemi Ajisebiola, Hammed Mogaji, Sandra Onakhinor, Lateef Oladimeji Busari, Oyinkansola Fadiji, Oluwadamilare Dauda, Mohammed Rufai, Sammy Olufemi Sam-wobo, 9, 1b, March
  • Epidemiology and risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Osun State, Nigeria, The Zoologist, 2023, Surakat, O. A., Onakhinor, S.O., Adewuyi A., Dauda O. G., Adeponle, O., Fadiji, O., Raji, M., Abdulsalam, M1., Oroge, O,, Adeleke, M. A., Sam-Wobo, S., 22, 55-61

Community Service

  • Teens and Youth Coach, 2021-2024
  • Local Organizing Council, ECOSON, 2023

References

  • Prof. Monsuru Adeleke, Professor of Entomology, Department of Zoology, Osun State University, +2347038257702, Monsuru.adeleke@uniosun.edu.ng, Mentor
  • Dr. O. A Surakat, Department of Zoology, Osun State University, Osogbo, +2348064115637, Olabanji.surakat@uniosun.edu.ng, MSc co-supervisor

Timeline

Departmental Entrepreneurship Cordinator

Osun State University
01.2023 - 02.2024

Principal Investigator

Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, UK
04.2022 - 03.2024

Departmental SIWES Cordinator

Osun State University
04.2022 - 02.2024

Teen and Pre-Teen Coach

Loveworld Ministry Incorporated
04.2021 - 02.2024

Team Member

06.2020

Field entomologist

Sightsavers International
01.2020 - 12.2023

Departmental Secretary

Osun State University
05.2019 - 02.2024

Assistant Lecturer

Osun State University
04.2019 - 03.2024

Team member/Laboratory Manager

Osun State Mosquito Xeno-monitoring team
01.2019 - 01.2022

Research assistant, Training

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan
04.2017 - 03.2018

Gathering Coordinator

Believers Loveworld Campus Fellowship
11.2016

Laboratory Scientist

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
04.2015

Receptionist and Service Representative

Pressing Times Laundry Company
06.2012

International Student -

Humber College

MSc - Zoology

Osun State University

BSc - Zoology

Osun State University
Sandra Onakhinor