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Serene Dimitroff

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Highly motivated and enthusiastic recent graduate of Waseda University. Strong scientific knowledge with deep understanding of study design, data collection and analyses. Collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Looking for an opportunity to develop sales techniques and experience at an innovative pharmaceutical company.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Associate

Waseda University
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Gathered and created large evidence tables for ongoing research highlighting key findings related to projects (health promotion facilities research study).
  • Conducted literature reviews and online research to support ongoing projects/research.
  • Completed native English language checks: Assisted in editing graduate abstracts and papers for submission to conferences.
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular field.
  • Met with various stakeholders involved in ongoing research projects.

Server

Legendary Hospitality
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to guest needs.
  • Anticipated, identified and fulfilled guest needs while clarifying special orders.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers

Server

Bertossi Group
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • warmly greeted guests, anticipated needs and remained available throughout dining experience.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • followed proper table presentations and overall fine dining procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Epidemiology, Public Health, Physical Activity

Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05.2020

Skills

  • Written and oral communication
  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Critical thinking, research, data analysis and creativity
  • Presentation skills
  • Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Statistical software (SPSS, R)
  • Evidence Based Medicine
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Conference Presentations

   

1) Serena A. Dimitroff, Sakura Koriyama, Yuko Nagasaka, Susumu S. Sawada, Xiangyu Zhai, Yoshihide

Moniwa, Sayaka Kurosawa. Subjective physical fitness and subjective health with the prevalence of subjective

well-being: a Cross-sectional study of Japanese. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2022,

San Diego, 2022.

2) Serena A. Dimitroff, Susumu Sawada, Sakura Koriyama, Xiangyu Zhai.

Walking Speed and prevalence of diabetes in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study. Japanese physical activity epidemiology conference、Kanagawa、2022.

3)Serena A. Dimitroff, Susumu Sawada, Sakura Koriyama, Xiangyu Zhai.

Walking Speed and prevalence of hypertension in middle-aged and older adults: A cross-sectional study.

Japanese society of physical fitness and Sports medicine, online, 2022.

4) Serena A. Dimitroff, Susumu S. Sawada, Sakura Koriyama, Xiangyu Zhai. Walking speed and prevalence of

diabetes mellitus in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study. Congress of International Society

for Physical Activity and Health, Abu Dhabi, 2022.

5) Serena A. Dimitroff, Susumu S. Sawada, Sakura Koriyama, Xiangyu Zhai, I-Min Lee, Xuemei Sui. Walking

speed and prevalence of cardiometabolic disease in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional study.

American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2023, Denver, 2023.

  

Timeline

Server

Legendary Hospitality
05.2023 - 09.2023

Research Associate

Waseda University
12.2021 - 03.2023

Server

Bertossi Group
09.2021 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Epidemiology, Public Health, Physical Activity

Waseda University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Dalhousie University
Serene Dimitroff