Resume

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

May 2001 - Aug. 2001 May 2000 - Aug. 2000 May 1998 - Aug. 1998 May 1997 - Aug. 1997	Summer student, Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd., Edson OSB Mill Clean-up; Operation of Forklift, Hoist and man lift; assist with maintenance
Sept. 1999 - Dec. 1999	Undergraduate Research Student, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta Investigation of effects of antipsychotic drugs on metabolism of glucose in schizophrenic patients with Dr. Tibbo and Dr. Chue.
May 1999 - Aug. 1999	Summer Research Student, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta Motor control research, especially locomotion and reflexes, with Dr. Zehr
Sept. 1997 - Aug. 1999	Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor, Aquatic Centre, University of Alberta Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction, Public Relations, First Aid Care

VOLUNTEER WORK

Jan. 1999 - Sept. 2001	U of A Triathlon Race Director, Founder
Feb. 2000 - Sept. 2000	University of Alberta Orientation Team Facilitator (Mature/Transfer)
Mar. 1998 - May 2000	Neuroscience Student's Association Past President and Vice-President; Founder
Jan. 1998 - Apr. 1999	Parkinson’s Society of Alberta Assistant - Graphics, Promoter
Nov. 1998 - Sept. 1999	Alberta Whitewater Association Webmaster
Sept. 1998 - Sept. 1999	University of Alberta Science Undergraduate Society Vice President - Activities
Apr. 1997 - Sept. 1999	University of Alberta SCUBA club Vice President, Treasurer
Sept. 1998, Sept. 1999	Week of Welcome (Student's Union) Volunteer
Feb. 1999 - Sept 1999	University of Alberta Orientation Orientation Leader (Science)
March 1997 - Sept. 1999	Special Olympics Swim Team Coach

Formerly involved in Edson Triathlon Club (Coach and Founder), Scope Telethon (Entertainer) and University of Alberta Students with Disabilities (Note Taking), over the last few years.

EDUCATION

Honours B.Sc.	June 2000 Neuroscience, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
B.Com. (After Degree)	Convocation June 2002 Finance, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

SKILLS

Computing Skills:

I operate in a multitasking environment
Word processor, spreadsheet, database and image editing (IBM, Mac: including programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Claris Works, WordPerfect, Corel, Adobe)
Presentation software (Powerpoint)
Statistical analysis (Excel, SPSS)
Internet knowledge (FrontPage, DreamweaverNetscape, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Eudora, PINE, HTML Editing)
General maintenance and trouble shooting (DOS, Windows (3.1-Me)
Basic Networking using Windows
FTP server (WarFTP)
HTML server (Apache Web server)

Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills:

Strong communicator with good public speaking skills
Work well on my own and with others; team oriented
Scheduling and bookings for various functions and events
Organized and assisted with large projects (such as the U of A Triathlon)

RESEARCH GRANTS HELD

1999	National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award

SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL AWARDS

1996 - 2000	International Order of Foresters Scholarship
1999	Reginald Charles Lister Memorial Scholarship
1998	Dean’s Honour List
1996	Rutherford Scholarship

Awards and Certifications

Lifesaving Society of Canada Instructor and Advanced Instructor
National Lifeguard Service (pool option)
Aquatic Emergency Care
Red Cross Society Water Safety Instructor
Special Olympics Level 1 Technical Coach
Level C CPR
WHIMIS and Specialized Safety Training
Alberta Best Certified
PADI certified Scuba Diver - Open Water
Class 5 Driver’s License
Forklift Training
Tom Hopkins Champion Training

References

Available upon request