Zavon Syed
Roslyn Heights,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience at Aspire Aviation, excelling in aviation safety and risk assessment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments, demonstrated through critical thinking and project management in both flight training and medical research. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative solutions and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight School Student
Aspire Aviation
Farmingdale, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Logged flight hours while pursuing private pilot license, enhancing navigation skills crucial for safe flying.
- Made real-time decisions under pressure, ensuring situational awareness and protocol adherence.
Conducted pre-flight planning, risk assessments, and in-flight problem-solving with precision.
- Formulated advanced aviation safety techniques, fostering accountability and composure during emergency situations.
Research Assistant
Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
Manhasset, New York
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Selected to work in a mitochondrial biology lab focused on how cell damage impacts recovery in critical conditions like cardiac arrest, and explored ways to restore cellular function and improve patient outcomes.
- Gained hands-on lab experience while working closely with physician-scientists, strengthening my ability to think critically, ask questions, and connect scientific research to real-world medicine.
Volunteer
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, New York
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Volunteered across the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, and Pharmacy, gaining exposure to acute and multidisciplinary patient care.
- In the SICU, participated in rounds and observed how physicians, nurses, and pharmacists collaborated to assess patient conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Learned the roles of each team member and how specialties interact in complex cases.
- Gained familiarity with critical care equipment including ventilators, dialysis circuits, and ultrasounds.
- This experience deepened my understanding of medicine as a collaborative, patient-centered process.
Extracurriculars
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, NY
- Founded a club focused on mental health awareness and preventative care.
- Organized meetings, coordinated with administration, and planned events such as mindfulness activities and educational discussions to promote student well-being.
- Founding member and President of the Muslim Student Association.
- Led fundraising efforts exceeding $2,500 and organized events including the annual Ramadan dinner and multicultural programs, fostering community engagement and leadership.
Athlete
- Competed as varsity track athlete for five years, demonstrating dedication and resilience.
- Fostered teamwork and leadership as captain of junior varsity soccer team.
- Adapted to higher competition by progressing from class B to class AA in varsity soccer.
- Consistently trained to achieve a jiu-jitsu blue belt, advancing skill set.
- Instilled discipline and perseverance by mentoring younger teammates.
- Enhanced athlete performance through instructional support for coaches, improving focus under pressure.
- Developed foundational skills in under-10 athletes while coaching jiu-jitsu.
- Showcased commitment as varsity epee fencer, emphasizing elegance in sports.
Education
Wheatley School
Old Westbury, NYSkills
- Risk assessment
- Aviation safety
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Patient care
- CPR Trained & Certified
Timeline
Research Assistant
Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
06.2025 - 08.2025
Flight School Student
Aspire Aviation
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
Extracurriculars
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Athlete
Wheatley School