Below is a summary of all work experiences, ranging from personal training, project management and research positions. Click the dropdown below to learn more about my specific areas of expertise or click here for my full CV.
Conference Manager/Research Associate (September 2022 - Present)
Lead logistics and procured vendors and conference memorabilia for international conferences based in Atlanta, Georgia and Valencia, Spain
Communicated with VIPs attending the conference, including Mayors & governmental leaders from around the world
Organized and planned out the conference program agenda for two conferences, including coordinating schedules of attendees, managers, and volunteers
Developed an automated Gantt chart to plan for future urban health conferences, including all tasks to be completed pre-, during-, and post-conference.
Advised development of the Accelerating City Equity (ACE) Framework by performing literature reviews and identifying existing tools that promote equity in sustainable development
Vice President (Mar 2017 – December 2018)
Oversaw physical activity events to raise money for non-profits that benefit women & LGBTQ
Supervised and managed staff to plan Pull for Pride in seven cities around the nation
Volunteer Program Assistant (Apr 2016 – Jun 2016)
Communicated with volunteers about student Thank-Yous, applications, scheduling, and screening
Prepared daily programs and ensure volunteers have mail bins
Residence Life Don (Sep 2014 – Jun 2015)
Supervised 60 students during their freshman year and assisted in their university transition
Facilitated 4 programs per month for students, including educational and community building
Research Assistant (December 2021 – August 2022)
Advised development of the Accelerating City Equity (ACE) Framework
Assist in writing and finalizing the Urban Health Research Agenda for the WHO
Lead a literature review focused on strategies that promote equity in sustainable development
Senior Research Analyst (January 2021 – May 2022)
Authored a COVID-19 psychosocial & behavior survey for publication
Led the biomarker section of a residential indoor air quality study
Analyzed survey, heart rate, and blood pressure data using Python Jupyter
Behavioral Research Analyst (April 2019 – December 2020)
Authored and led literature review on biomarkers impacted by indoor air exposures
Assisted in the planning and development of a flooring ergonomics research study
Managed and pushed ongoing publications across the research team
Development & Partnerships Officer (July 2018 – Jan 2019)
Developed survey, analyzed data, and completed report for the Cameroon Needs Assessment
Maintained and strategically grew the organization’s partnerships and board database
Reviewed research on health risks of seniors to implement a built environment project
Research Assistant (Jun 2016 – Jun 2018)
Co-authored research papers on the impact of active design elements on individuals’ health
Supported active design research projects, including drafting manuscripts and analyzing data
Research Fellow (Oct 2016 – Nov 2017)
Reviewed current literature on the built environment’s impact on health to update Fitwel™
Furthered the research development and implementation of the Healthy Housing Index™
Research Assistant (May 2013 – May 2015)
Completed a review on the validity and reliability of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System
Conducted a review on the incremental net monetary benefit and incremental net health benefit
Research Assistant (Jan 2014 – Jul 2014)
Completed a literature review on cost-effectiveness analyses of lymphoma
Assisted team members with various lymphoma cancer research projects
Evaluation Assistant (Sep 2012 – Dec 2012)
Supported Evaluation Specialists in improving performance of the Health Services department
Interviewed Paramedics of Peel Region for program evaluations
Research Associate (Jan 2012 – Apr 2012)
Generated questionnaires and entered data into Epi Info 7
Gained experience with Discrete Event Simulation and Simul8
Wayfinding Volunteer (Jan 2020 – May 2022)
Guide patients to their appropriate destinations
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biostatistics (Sept 2017 – Dec 2017)
Taught SAS and introductory biostatistics to first-year MPH students
Graded homework assignments and assisted in answering any biostatistics questions for students
Certified Personal Trainer (Jun 2015 – Dec 2016)
Developed and administered fitness assessments and safely conducted training sessions
Promoted physical activity and healthy eating among all clients through personal training
Assistant for Community Cookshop (Jul 2011 – Aug 2011)
Educated low-income families on creating healthy and inexpensive meals
Research Assistant (2009 – 2010)
Co-authored research paper on association between childhood obesity and built environment
Interviewed and observed children ages 5-7 and families’ eating habits to acquire necessary data