Shasmeen Farooqi
Milton,Canada
Summary
A highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and experience in research, patient care, hospital/respite services, and team-related tasks. Possess excellent writing, communication, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Dr. Aftab Taiyab's Lab at McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, including pregnancy related ocular diseases and PITX2 gene mutation and its effect on retinal glaucoma progression
- Gained proficiency in essential lab techniques, including paraffin sectioning, genotyping, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry
- Learned to effectively utilize imaging softwares such as LasX and cellSens
- Train new volunteers on laboratory procedures and best practices
- Participate in weekly lab meetings to discuss project progress and challenges encountered
Emergency Department Volunteer
Milton District Hospital
Milton, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with medical personnel to ensure efficient daily operations of the Emergency Department
- Manage inventory levels of medical supplies used within the ED unit according to established protocols
- Maintain an organized work area by restocking supplies and disposing waste materials properly
- Provide comfort to distressed patients by offering emotional support and reassurance
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills by interacting with patients and staff
Youth Summer Volunteer/Companionship Volunteer/Special Events Volunteer
Darling Home For Kids
Milton, ON
08.2019 - Current
- Foster leadership capabilities by organizing creative, engaging activities for children with medical complexities
- Assist nurses in daily tasks such as meal prep for the kids, planning itineraries for the day etc.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, and communication abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers and nurses while planning activities
- Display flexibility when adapting quickly to changing circumstances or instructions from supervisors
- Gain healthcare related experience observing nurses administer medication to children
- Create rewarding relationships with physically and mentally challenged children, developing a greater sense of empathy, responsibility and compassion for others
Part Time Packaging Assistant
Agri-Tel Grain LTD
Beausejour, MB
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Effectively compiled and organized bird feed for packing operations or storage
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of automated packaging equipment
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific packaging orders
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete tasks within deadlines
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario04.2026
Diploma - Ontario Secondary School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School
Milton, Ontario06.2022
Skills
- Team management and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Planning and coordination
- Attention to detail
- Creative and critical thinking
- Time management
- Proactive reliability
Extracurricular Activities
McMaster CANFAR Events Coordinator (Sep. 2024-Present)
- Plan and execute various events around campus, such as coffeehouses and art auctions, with the goal of raising awareness for HIV/AIDS
McMaster Voices 4 Peace Research Executive (Sep. 2024-Apr. 2025)
- Compile reliable and accurate research on current global issues (areas of poverty, war, conflict) to be posted on Instagram to foster engagement and education among the McMaster community
McMaster Voices 4 Peace Events Executive (Sep. 2024-Present)
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events including bake sales, care packages and speaker panels for the purpose of raising awareness on current global and local humanitarian causes
McMaster Alzheimer's Society Fundraising Member (Sep. 2024-Present)
- Collaborate with team members to initiate and participate in fundraising events for Alzheimer's disease
McMaster Women in STEM External Team Member (Sep. 2024-Present)
- Responsible for reaching out to potential organizations and/or persons of interest to collaborate in events designed to empower women and shed light on the underrepresentation of female-identifying individuals in STEM
Certification
- Strong background in Microsoft Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel
- Experience with R, QGIS, PyMOL, LAS X and cellSens softwares
- Native language proficiency in English, Urdu and Hindi
Accomplishments
• Member of the Dean's Honour List at McMaster University for achieving a high overall GPA in 2023, 2024, and 2025
Timeline
Research Assistant
Dr. Aftab Taiyab's Lab at McMaster University Medical Centre
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Volunteer
Milton District Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Part Time Packaging Assistant
Agri-Tel Grain LTD
07.2020 - 07.2021
Youth Summer Volunteer/Companionship Volunteer/Special Events Volunteer
Darling Home For Kids
08.2019 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology
McMaster University
Diploma - Ontario Secondary School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School