Gopal Shah
Troy,Michigan
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Well adept at caring for a large diverse population. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization, and communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Peer Tutor
Academy of Teaching and Learning
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Developed customized study plans based on unique learning styles and academic needs.
- Implemented effective learning strategies that improved students' academic performance and confidence.
- Mentored new tutors, sharing best practices for engagement and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement multiple software and systems to optimize individual peer tutoring
Chief Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated anatomy lab sessions, enhancing student comprehension and engagement.
- Developed instructional materials and resources to support diverse learning styles.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Supported other teaching assistants through mentorship programs or training workshops to create a strong team dynamic.
- Assisted instructors in designing engaging lesson plans, resulting in improved student retention rates.
Curriculum Chair
Student Government Association
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Led strategic planning sessions to establish goals and priorities for student initiatives.
- Fostered collaboration among diverse student organizations to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinated events that promoted student involvement, enhancing campus culture and representation.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, fostering leadership skills and enhancing team dynamics.
- Facilitated communication between students and administration, ensuring transparency and addressing concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with faculty to align instructional goals with departmental objectives, driving educational excellence.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop new curriculum, address student concerns, and improve curriculum delivery.
- Facilitated improvements at RUSM campus to benefit the student body such as opening campus 24/7, improving student sessions, and communications.
President
Indian Medical Student Association
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth and community relations.
- Established long-term relationships with key stakeholders to support organizations objectives and enhance collaboration.
- Increased organization membership by 60% and event participation by 40%.
- Raised awareness of Indian culture and celebrated major festivals for the first time with students, faculty, and the larger Indian community.
Head Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated anatomy lab sessions, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts.
- Developed instructional materials and resources to support diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum and improve course delivery methods.
- Mentored junior teaching assistants, providing guidance on best practices in instruction.
- Organized sessions for teaching assistants to receive hands on instruction and practice using the ultrasound machine.
Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated anatomy lab sessions, ensuring students grasped complex concepts through hands-on demonstrations.
- Developed engaging instructional materials to enhance student understanding and retention of anatomical structures.
- Served as a liaison between students and instructors, addressing concerns and ensuring effective communication within the classroom setting.
President
Neurology Student Interest Group
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement and participation within medical student community.
- Coordinated national conferences, facilitating networking opportunities for students and professionals in medicine.
- Implemented outreach strategies to improve awareness of health issues among diverse populations.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring budget adherence and resource allocation for association activities.
- Mentored executive team members, promoting professional development and effective organizational practices.
Volunteer
Forgotten Harvest
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Dedicated to relieving hunger and preventing nutritious food waste through rescuing food surplus from grocery stores, markets, restaurants, and caterers to be delivered free-of-charge to emergency food suppliers in Metro Detroit
- I help repackage food to be provided to families in need or assist in preparing food packages to be distributed at food pantries
- Dedicated to relieving hunger and preventing nutritious food waste through rescuing food surplus from grocery stores, markets, restaurants, and caterers to be delivered free-of-charge to emergency food suppliers in Metro Detroit
Nursing Assistant Level II
Beaumont Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: A 520 bed Level II medical center with medical, medical-surgical, surgical, and cardiovascular ICU
- I mainly work in the ICUs, primarily the Medical ICU at a 520 bed Level II medical center with medical, medical-surgical, surgical, and cardiovascular ICU; Worked the covid ICU
- Served as liaison between patients and healthcare team
- Ensured patients were comfortable and cared for by assisting in activities of daily living
- Assisted nursing staff with skin assessments, straight catheterization, foley catheter insertion, wound assessments, wound care, maintaining and stocking supplies on unit, admitting and orienting patients onto unit, and turning patients
- Care for diverse population of patients including hypoxic respiratory failure requiring intubation, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, abscess requiring incision and drainage, Intercranial hemorrhage, Covid-19, hypertension, hypotension, and sepsis
- Cross-trained as clinical assistant in charge of preparing patient charts, consent forms, and liaison with physicians
- Work dynamically with team in cardiopulmonary resuscitations
- A 520 bed Level II medical center with medical, medical-surgical, surgical, and cardiovascular ICU
Finance Director
TEDxMSU
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Worked on budget for TEDx event, approved all spending regarding conference and its associated events
- Secured sponsorship from local businesses and organizations; Increased sponsorships by $5,000 and increased attendance by 30%
Assistant Operations Manager
Michigan State University, Retail Services
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in managing 21 on-campus locations, across three areas, with annual revenue of $15 million, primarily focusing on 6 locations, including largest location
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities
- Managed 150 student-employees and 5 union employees; Ran monthly store manager meetings
- Communicated extensively in verbal and written format with human resource support staff such as scheduling and training
- Additionally, sent written reports to all middle and upper management regarding 15 locations that closed after 8pm
- Promptly handled special assignments with excellence and was given additional responsibility of HR-Operations Liaison
Store Manager
Michigan State University, Retail Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Crew Member
Michigan State University, Retail Services
10.2016 - 02.2017
Education
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Barbados05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University Honors College
East Lansing, MI08.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Emotional and Social Support
- Originality and Creativity
- Optimal Resource Utilization
- Business Leadership
- Decision Making
- Rapport building
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
08.2024 - 12.2024
Head Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
05.2024 - 08.2024
Head Peer Tutor
Academy of Teaching and Learning
09.2023 - Current
Curriculum Chair
Student Government Association
09.2023 - 12.2024
President
Indian Medical Student Association
09.2023 - 12.2024
Anatomy Teaching Assistant
Department of Anatomy
09.2023 - 04.2024
President
Neurology Student Interest Group
09.2023 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Forgotten Harvest
04.2022 - 04.2023
Nursing Assistant Level II
Beaumont Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2023
Assistant Operations Manager
Michigan State University, Retail Services
02.2018 - 03.2020
Finance Director
TEDxMSU
05.2017 - 05.2020
Store Manager
Michigan State University, Retail Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Crew Member
Michigan State University, Retail Services
10.2016 - 02.2017
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University Honors College
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