ABDUL SYED
STATEMENT OF
INTEREST
ACADEMIC
RECORD
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
GENERAL
SKILLS
I am a recent Bachelor of Human Kinetics graduate from the University of
British Columbia. With my ambition and stead-fast attitude I strive to maintain
excellence in all endeavors I undertake, regardless of whether these
endeavors are school – related, volunteer or commitments to an employer. I
believe that my critical skills and motivation would make me an ideal
candidate.
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN
KELOWNA, BC. 2015 – 2019
School of Health and Exercise Sciences | Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences | Minor in Psychology
Degree Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dean’s Honor Roll-, Received the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Scholarship in 2018
Highly skilled in techniques for computations, analysis and visualizations of
data using: Python, C++, R, SQL, Tableau (computer coding languages)
o Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint
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RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Critical thinking, problem solving and strong organizational ability
Willingness to learn and adapt as team member in a fast-paced
environment
Knowledge and skills of diplomacy, sound judgement, technology and
strong work ethic
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CANCER AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – DR.
CULOS – REED HEALTH AND WELLNESS LAB (HPL)
MAY 2018 TO JULY 2018
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Reviewed and entered data of research participants into online
database.
Assisting in educational outreach, executed presentations at 2
research symposia to articulate research findings and studentship
learning experience to event attendees
Generated multimedia assets such as a video “tutorial” to outline
metabolic testing protocol to incoming participants of the Alberta
Cancer Exercise (ACE) program.
HUMAN SENSORIMOTOR PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY
SEPTEMBER 2017 TO JANUARY 2019
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Assisting Dr. Dalton on developing a literature review drawing from a
number of journals and articles on the topic of dynamic fatigue and
neuromuscular aging.
Familiarity with software used in reference management and
systematic review
SECURITY GUARD GARDAWORLD
JUNE 2016 - PRESENT
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Engaged in observing, deterring and managing various incidents
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Detail oriented
Proven critical and strong interpersonal skills
EXERCISE COMPANION AND ASSISTANT AT TOTAL CARDIOLOGY
MAY 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 2017
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VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Assisted physicians, physiotherapists, nurses and kinesiologist in the
rehabilitation process of cardiac patients
Exercise and follow up with patients in the rehabilitation program.
A personable source of support for patients in bettering their
experience at our clinic.
SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR FOR UBCO MUSLIM STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2018 – APRIL 2019
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Planning and organizing number of events around campus
Coordination and cooperation between other executive members
THRIVE MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADOR
OCTOBER 29TH – NOVEMBER 2ND
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Thrive week is a week long series of events focused on helping
everyone at UBC explore their path to mental health
Helped lead and organize events promote knowledge at UBC on what
mental health is and how to foster and maintain it.
TCPS 2.0 Tutorial Course on Research Ethics (CORE)
o Panel on Research Ethics, Government of Canada
Health Promotion Foundations Course (online) | Public Health Ontario
o Identify and apply key strategies to take actions on health issues
affecting individuals and communities
Cancer & Exercise: Training Program for Health & Fitness Professionals |
Thrive Health Services (online)
o Training detailed the evidence behind the role of exercise in cancer
survivorship, specific strategies to use with cancer survivors and
tailoring to the unique needs of this populations.
Concussion: prevention, detection and management (online) | University of
Calgary
o Revision and implementation of a concussion management protocol
adapted to different environments.
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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