Nicolas Spiegel
Lowell,MA
Summary
Research Assistant in Dr. Jaiben Shen's Lab at UML with expertise in data analysis and critical thinking. I have conducted comprehensive literature reviews on food, sleep, and injury risk, and summarizid key findings effectively. Utilized fNIRS technology with meticulous attention to detail, enhancing research outcomes and contributing to impactful studies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Dr. Jaiben Shen
Lowell, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Researched, analyzed, and summarized peer-reviewed articles pertaining to a study focusing on food, sleep, and injury risk.
- I studied the proper fit, connection, and usage of the fNIRS machine. I collected and analyzed the data from fNIRS testing.
Dog Handler
The Ruff House
Lowell, MA
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding pet care needs and services offered by the facility.
- Cleaned kennels and grounds regularly to ensure sanitary living conditions for all dogs, owners, and staff in the facility.
- Monitored dog behavior and temperament when interacting with other animals in the facility.
- Maintained records of each dog's activities, diet, medications administered, and vet visits.
- Ensured safe and secure handling of all dogs while in the facility.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behaviors in dogs.
- Conducted health checks to ensure dogs' well-being and identify any signs of illness or injury.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Massachusetts At Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2026
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research methodology
- Critical thinking
- Literature review
- Attention to detail
- Research documentation
- Research and analysis
- Animal observation
- Dog welfare
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Animal Health Maintenance
- Animal behaviors
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Temperament evaluation
Affiliations
- Enjoy combat sports such as MMA, Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai.
- Reading non-fiction books.
MOTIVATION
- April 2016, my mother fell off a horse. Six week later she suffered excruciating headaches and nausea. Doctors found that she developed a brain bleed that did not absorb resulting in emergency surgery and one titanium plate and three screws in her skull.
- My love for martial arts fuels my motivation to make a meaningful impact in protecting those who participate.
QUOTES TO LIVE BY
"The brain is the organ of destiny."
-Wilden Penfield-
Timeline
Research Assistant
Dr. Jaiben Shen
01.2025 - Current
Dog Handler
The Ruff House
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Massachusetts At Lowell
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