Yan ZHEN BAO
6 Chestergrove Cres, Toronto,ON
Summary
Ambitious student with an excellent educational record and a passion for biology and its related research. As a student with a keen interest in unraveling the complexities of living organisms, I am deeply passionate about exploring the fascinating world of Cell and Systems Biology. My journey into this field has been driven by a curiosity about the fundamental processes that govern life, from the molecular interactions within cells to the emergent properties of entire organisms. I am an enthusiastic individual with capabilities and experience in working in both team-based and independent capacities. I bring a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Effective and knowledgeable individual talented at learning quickly, maximizing the efficiency of daily activities, and adding value to any team. I have a strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, and teamwork to complete tasks. I communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in oral and written formats with experience making effective presentations. I am highly organized and excellent at time management. I am motivated to apply my education and abilities. In addition, I am eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experience. I maintain core values including respect for diversity, equity and inclusion; social accountability and social responsibility; self-directed learning, problem-solving and critical inquiry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Awards and Scholarships
Work History
Volunteer
Children's Health Foundation
London, ON
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the concession stand at London Knights games, money raised at this concession stand will support Children's Health Foundation.
- Participated in the toy drive by sorting through donations and packing and labelling donations received so that they are ready to go over to Children's Hospital.
- Greeted and welcomed guests to the event venue and also escorted VIP.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, volunteers, vendors, presenters and other stakeholders involved in organizing an event.
Research Assistant
Centre for Medical Evidence, Decision Integrity, Clinical Impact, Western University
London, ON
10.2023 - Current
- Tracking the spread of misinformation at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases and libraries to identify various aspects regarding retracted COVID-19 articles.
- Also part of a sepsis rapid review team, aimed at identifying which approach to screening, assessment, testing, triage, intervention, and monitoring is most likely to maximize benefit and minimize risk to the patient in resource-limited settings.
- Screened thousands of articles at the title and abstract stage, and also the full text stage for inclusion or exclusion in the rapid review.
Social Media and Events Coordinator
Western University
London, ON
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with students and advertise events.
- Engaged with and responded to online audience through relevant comments.
- Scheduled content for publication on social media at ideal times.
- Stayed up-to-date on social media and digital content trends to engage on trending topics and share best practices.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
Peer Support Centre Volunteer
University Students' Council at Western University
London, ON
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide students with confidential, non-professional support that is rooted in the shared experience as students.
- Create a safe space for peers through upholding a welcoming, open, and inclusive nature.
- Listen and communicate without judgement.
- Affirm and validate the peer's liberty to experience emotions fluidly.
- Recommend and explore resources options, including professional services on campus and in the wider London community.
Production/Events Crew
University Students' Council at Western University
London, ON
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Setup/strike of audiovisual equipment, cabling, furnishings, etc. as they pertain to events.
- Safe and controlled operation of audiovisual equipment such as speakers, mixing consoles, microphones, projects, screens, lighting, and more.
- Regular patrol of the University Community Centre, reporting any damages or issues requiring attention.
- Occasional heavy lifting and other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).
Transparency Working Group
University Students' Council at Western University
London, ON
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in creating a report with recommendations on how the USC can be more transparent to the student community with its operations.
- Consulted bi-weekly with 3 other students at large and 3 councillors.
- Investigated through a survey how transparent the USC originally was; and explored topics that require more transparency/publicity as well as best methods of outreach.
Fundraising Volunteer
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, ON
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Lead a team of 10 motivated individuals in CAMH's 2021 Sunrise Challenge from May 31 to June 6, whereby participants are asked to wake up with the sun and post a photo of their Sunrise Moment with #CAMHSunriseChallenge to social media every day of the challenge to raise awareness and money for mental health and addiction.
- Started fundraising from the beginning of May to the end of June.
- Raised $1730 in support of CAMH's groundbreaking research and treatment for thousands of people living with mental illness, including addiction.
- Created online fundraising campaigns on various websites and social media platforms, offering insightful content designed to highlight organizational objectives and attract givers.
Marketer and Painter
Student Works Painting
Bradford, ON
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Advertising (door-to-door, phone) for painting and staining jobs taking place that summer in the region of Bradford (working under a student boss participating in the Student Works Management Program).
- Managed social media platforms, engaged with social media followers and promoted summer painting and staining through online advertisements.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes; applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project
Tutor
Sino Canada High School
Suzhou, Jiangsu
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of science concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Provided support to peers on how to study, take notes and complete test questions.
- Assisted individual students with studying for quizzes and tests.
- Developed study notes for exams.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology And Medical Sciences
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.2024
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certificate -
LivingWorks Education
08.2021
Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
Mental Health Commission of Canada
05.2021
Fire Safety Certificate -
Canadian Red Cross
05.2021
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certificate -
Canadian Red Cross
05.2021
Skills
- Strong foundation in biological sciences
- Excellent social and communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Independence
- Data analysis using R studio, SPSS, Excel
- Scientific writing
- Ethical awareness
- Conflict management
- Multitasking ability
- Organizational and time management skills
- Passionate towards every role
- Experience in leadership
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Curiosity and creativity
- Willingness to learn and expand skillset
- Excellent team member
- English
- Chinese
Timeline
Volunteer
Children's Health Foundation
12.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Centre for Medical Evidence, Decision Integrity, Clinical Impact, Western University
10.2023 - Current
Social Media and Events Coordinator
Western University
09.2023 - 11.2023
Peer Support Centre Volunteer
University Students' Council at Western University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Production/Events Crew
University Students' Council at Western University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Transparency Working Group
University Students' Council at Western University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Fundraising Volunteer
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
05.2021 - 06.2021
Marketer and Painter
Student Works Painting
12.2019 - 08.2020
Tutor
Sino Canada High School
10.2018 - 06.2019
Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology And Medical Sciences
University of Western Ontario
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certificate -
LivingWorks Education
Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Fire Safety Certificate -
Canadian Red Cross
Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certificate -
Canadian Red Cross
Awards and Scholarships
The Western Scholarship of Excellence, 2019
- Awarded to applicants to the University with 90.0% to 94.9% average.
- Value: $2,000
Richard and Julia Butler Scholarship, 2023
- Awarded annually to a student in the fourth year of a Major or Specialization in a Biology program, who has obtained the highest marks in Biology courses during their third year.
- Value: 1 at $1,000
Bennie and Shirley Bradshaw Award, 2023
- Awarded annually to undergraduate students in any year in the Faculty of Science, based on academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need.
- Value: 18 at $3,700
Academic activities
- Chemistry lab — 2 full academic years
- Animal science lab — 1 full academic year, including wet lab and computer lab
- Mammalian histology lab — 1 full academic year
- Neuroanatomy lab — 1 full academic year
- Primary article presentations in class — 10+ times
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