AMY SHIYAB

Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in human health. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and indefinite years of experience in research. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• Coordinator, UAE University, International Student Affairs, UAE, 2005, 2006, Coordinated and led events for international students to integrate them with the student body., Organized and directed preparations for events for International Day to bridge the gap between cultures., Tended to international students' questions and concerns during their time as international students at the UAE University.
• Organizer, UAE University, Dietetics & Nutrition Department, UAE, 2010, 2011, Organized events for the Nutrition and Wellness workshop., Worked in the Dietetics department to advertise the annual health and wellness workshop to the local community., Led the Nutrition booth during the Nutrition and Wellness event on campus.
• Invited Speaker, Um AlFadl Bint Harith Elementary School, UAE, September 2011, Invited to give a workshop titled 'Nutrition and Diabetes' to Um AlFadl Elementary school in Al Ain, UAE., Presented an interactive and age-appropriate presentation with information on nutrition and blood sugar control., Interacted with the students after the workshop with educational games., Answered questions from students and teachers at the school on nutrition and diabetes.
• Volunteer, Tawam Hospital/John Hopkins Medicine, UAE, Sept 2011, Oct 2011, Organized events for the Annual Breast Cancer Campaign., Advertised for the event by way of social media and word of mouth to the local community., Organized and handed out shirts and prepared goodie bags., Assisted runners with finding their bib numbers., Answered questions and provided race information.
• Organizer, TEDxAlAin, UAE, May 2011, Volunteered at the independently organized TED event on innovation and modernization in Al Ain, UAE., Assisted speakers and attendees in registration and seating., Answered questions and provided event information to attendees.

• Research Assistant, UAE University, Biomedical Laboratory, UAE, 2011, 2012, Proposed and implemented a small-scale study on the effect of exergaming on energy expenditure in the Analysis & Body Composition and Fitness laboratory., Recruited participants and collected data using biomedical and body composition instruments., Analyzed results and interpreted findings using SPSS statistical analysis software., Concluded findings and presented results to internal and external academic committee members.
• Research Assistant, UAE University, Sociology Department, UAE, 2011, 2012, Translated and interpreted interviews conducted in a cross-cultural communications study examining social support available to foreigners., Interpreted interviews conducted between social workers and healthcare professionals, housemaids, children and locals.
• Research Assistant, UAE University, Animal Physiology Lab, UAE, 2010, 2011, Monitored a variety of large wildlife and recorded their behavior in Al Ain Zoo., Collected and recorded data based on eight hours of observation per day., Analyzed and organized data for further analysis by senior technicians and scientists.
• Research Assistant, UAE University, Plant Biology Lab, UAE, 2008, 2009, Utilized standard protocols for testing plants grown in high soil salinity Yas Island., Used state-of-the-art instruments to analyze salt content of plants., Followed proper handling and testing procedures in dehydrating and weighing plants.

• Pharmacology Course Training - Dec 2020-Feb 2021
• Certified Licensed Pharmacy Technician License - Sep 2015-Oct 2020