Work Experience

Resume

Research Assistant. University of British Columbia

November 2023 - Present

Currently, I am a research assistant at the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health. I assist Dr. Slaunwhite at the Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education (CCPHE) and the BC Provincial Overdose Cohort. I support several projects focused on overdose, substance use, incarceration and health inequities.

Psychometrist. Back In Motion Rehab Inc.

Febuary 2022 - November 2023

I worked as a psychometrist in a concussion rehab clinic, where I was part of the Post-Concussion Management Program (PCMP). I was part of a multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and treatment for people injured at work and who have a concussion due to their workplace injury. My duties included administering and scoring patients’ cognitive and behavioural assessments and conducting semi-structured client interviews. I helped teach patients strategies to manage their symptoms, improve cognitive functioning, and support recovery. Additionally, I instructed Tension Reduction Training (TRT) classes that involved teaching breathing exercises, meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation. Also, I taught education and cognitive classes at the clinic on topics such as working memory and assertive communication.

Center of Education and Research on Aging at the University of the Fraser Valley - Project Assistant

February 2022- May 2022

Conducting an Age-Friendly University Audit funded by Provost’s Strategic Grant Funding. The audit helped the University of the Fraser Valley receive an Age-Friendly University declaration.

University of the Fraser Valley - Research Assistant

Oct 2021- 2022

For a study on the effects of “Personal Memories of a Global Pandemic,” under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Hughes. My responsibilities include conducting a literature review, applying for ethics, assisting with research design and coding qualitative data.

University of the Fraser Valley - Research Assistant

January 2022- December 2022

For a study on “Recommended Self-Regulation Strategies on Social Media,” Under the supervisor of Dr. Zoë Francis. My responsibilities included conducting a literature review, assisting with research design, helping with pre-registration on OSF, and 25 hours of coding qualitative data. I also learned to use the R programming language to compile data sets.

BC Maritime Employers Association - Longshore Worker

2017 - Present

Delta Port checker rating with extensive experience planning and directing the shipment of goods.

Langley Rod and Gun Club - Assistant

2013 - 2017

Provided general custom service and operated the point of sale cash register.