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Lindsay Hannah

Summary

Empathetic health sciences professional with strong interpersonal skills seeking admission into the esteemed MPH: Social and Behavioral Health Sciences program at the University of Toronto. I am a disciplined student, engaged learner, and inquiry-driven person with a strong work ethic. My former colleagues would describe me as an adaptable leader with a positive attitude, a critical thinker with analytical and statistical proficiency, and an expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Attaining the MPH will [describe what you will do as an alumni with this degree in 1 sentence...think about your key contribution to society/field].

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Researcher

Dr. Anne McKinney’s Research Lab, McGill University
2021.09 - 2022.05
  • Researched the mis-trafficking of proteins leading to neuron excitability deficits, and subsequent epilepsy in Christianson Syndrome mouse models
  • Conducted experiments and contributed findings to publishable research papers
  • Presented my findings at a seminar with student and faculty.

Clinical Researcher

The Clinical Research Unit of The Montreal Neurological Institute
2022.06 - 2022.12
  • Coordinated sponsor-initiated Phase 1-3 trials for neurological diseases by pre-screening, briefing, recruiting, consenting, screening, randomizing, and following up patients according to GCP and Health Canada Division 5 regulations, under the supervision of the PI, and in collaboration with key delegated staff
  • Administered study-specific patient-facing questionnaires and assessment scales.

Program Volunteer

Victoria Cool Aid Society, REES Support Services
2022.01 - Current
  • Working with disadvantaged individuals in Victoria, BC experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction issues
  • Assists with tax documentation, resume writing, accessing resources, and computer skills.

Server

Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry
2019.05 - Current
  • Strengthened interpersonal skills with large party interactions
  • Responsibilities include food preparations, event set-up, and serving.

Mentor to Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Best Buddies Canada
2018.09 - Current
  • Mentor 3 individuals with cognitive disabilities
  • Help them engage with society in a meaningful way through community activities.

Elderly Caregiver

2016.01 - Current
  • Assist an elderly woman in my community with daily tasks
  • Provide live-in care during times of medical need
  • Serve as her advocate during doctors appointments.

Rookie Planter Trainer

Zanzibar Holdings
2021.05 - 2023.08
  • Managed and mentored new planters by teaching land management, microsite identification, and species selection
  • Provided ergonomics training based on physiotherapist evidence to minimize injury.

Tree planter

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08
  • Met client’s strict quality standards regarding tree species, micrositing, and aspect specification
  • Worked long hours in hard conditions with resilience and a positive attitude.

Foreman

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08
  • Collaborated with company supervisor to implement strategies and resolve conflicts
  • Conducted silviculture surveys to improve quality control
  • Provided feedback to employees
  • Managed cold-supply chain of seedlings.

First-Aider

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08
  • OFA-3 first aider to 100 people in a remote tree-planting camp
  • Provided medical care to planters, involving wounds and kinesiology taping
  • Documented injuries, arranged physio referrals, devised long-term care plans.

Accountant

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08
  • Provided accounting services to 18 tree-planters
  • Performed data collections, digital data entry and cash-flow analyses.

Kitchen Staff

McGill Students for the Open Door Montreal
2021.09 - 2022.12
  • Supported kitchen staff by cleaning, preparing and serving hot meals for a drop-in homeless shelter
  • Communicated with a diverse population of unhoused and underserved individuals in Montreal.

Youth Mentor

Homework Zone, McGill University
2020.01 - 2020.04
  • Strengthened leadership skills through mentorship and academic support to a child in an underserved area of Montreal
  • Provided guidance during challenges they faced regarding gender identity and discrimination.

Fundraising and Event Coordinating Volunteer

Cherish Fundraiser for Victoria Women’s Transition House
2016.01 - 2020.03
  • Raised funds for an organization supporting women fleeing domestic violence
  • Contacted local businesses for sponsorship and sold tickets to the public.

Food runner / EXPO

The Penny Farthing / Vis a Vis
2019.05 - 2019.08
  • Maintained excellent communication for optimal guest experience
  • Delivered food accurately, served dishes promptly with a positive attitude.

Education

B.Sc. - Pharmacology and Therapeutics

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
12.2022

Skills

  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Data Collection and Organization
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Program Evaluation
  • Project Oversight

Certification

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

NIH Human Research Protection Foundational Training

References

  • Alicia Jones, Victoria Cool-Aid Society, REES Support Services, (778) 405-2542
  • Gary Barber, Best Buddies Canada, (250) 480 7888
  • Theo Soucy, Homework Zone, (603) 247 1044
  • Cheryl Schultz, Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry, (250) 595 3212
  • Liam Carroll, Summit Reforestation, (780) 916 0227
  • Abed Kadiry, The Clinical Research Unit, (514) 207 9249
  • Kirsty Thomson, Raymond James, (250) 415 0581

Timeline

Clinical Researcher

The Clinical Research Unit of The Montreal Neurological Institute
2022.06 - 2022.12

Program Volunteer

Victoria Cool Aid Society, REES Support Services
2022.01 - Current

Student Researcher

Dr. Anne McKinney’s Research Lab, McGill University
2021.09 - 2022.05

Kitchen Staff

McGill Students for the Open Door Montreal
2021.09 - 2022.12

Rookie Planter Trainer

Zanzibar Holdings
2021.05 - 2023.08

Tree planter

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08

Foreman

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08

First-Aider

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08

Accountant

Zanzibar Holdings
2020.05 - 2023.08

Youth Mentor

Homework Zone, McGill University
2020.01 - 2020.04

Server

Cheryl’s Gourmet Pantry
2019.05 - Current

Food runner / EXPO

The Penny Farthing / Vis a Vis
2019.05 - 2019.08

Mentor to Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Best Buddies Canada
2018.09 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

2016.01 - Current

Fundraising and Event Coordinating Volunteer

Cherish Fundraiser for Victoria Women’s Transition House
2016.01 - 2020.03

B.Sc. - Pharmacology and Therapeutics

McGill University

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

NIH Human Research Protection Foundational Training

Lindsay Hannah