Work Experience
The Green Panther (Montreal, QC, 02/16 - 09/16)
Production Cook
Prepared large-batch products, soups, specials, sauces, and salads for daily distribution to five restaurant locations; took monthly inventory of the kitchen; made biweekly vegetable and dry stock orders; ensured cleanliness of kitchen and food preparation equipment
Freelance (Montreal, QC, 09/15 - 12/15)
Transcriptionist/Editor: Medical & Legal
Transcribed recorded meetings, phone interviews, and medical case reports; edited legal documents for readability, content, and succinctness; delegated tasks to a team of similar employees
Restaurant Harlow (Montreal, QC, 06/15 - 12/15)
Garde Manger/Prep Cook
Prepared mise en place for brunch, lunch, and dinner services on garde manger station; assembled salads, tartars, and other cold meals during service; baked and assembled desserts and brunch service pastry; took weekly inventory of kitchen; ensured cleanliness of kitchen, storage, and fridges; kept up-to-date with menu changes and content; made and checked food orders from outside suppliers; made weekly schedule for kitchen employees
Thé Mon Café (Montreal, QC, 12/14 - 09/15)
Line/Prep Cook
Cooked breakfast to-order for customers, prepared lunch in advance; understood menu content and kept up-to-date with menu changes, ensured cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipment; took and served food and coffee orders to customers
Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal (Montreal, QC, 04/13 - 09/13)
Research Assistant: Neural Circuit Development
Developed techniques and experiments to investigate nociceptive spinothalamic neuronal growth in embryonic chickens; designed and published spinal chord schematics for "Cellular and Molecular Control of Neuronal Migration" textbook
Montreal Neurological Institute (Montreal, QC, 04/11 - 09/12)
Research Assistant: Human Dopamine Neuroimaging
Designed and ran cognitive tests on participants; implimented macros to map active brain areas; statistically analyzed human MRI and PET data
AMC Cinemas (Montreal, QC, 02/09 - 08/09)
Theatre Crew
Ticket and concession sales; fast food preparation; customer service; light janitorial duties
Wildlife Genetics International (Nelson, BC, 08/08 - 02/09)
Research Assistant
Developed laboratory skills in genetics, including DNA extraction and genotyping; investigated wildlife populations for foreign clients
Rose Garden Café (Nelson, BC, 04/10 - 08/10)
Line Cook
Prepared food to-order for customers using grill and fryer; made burgers, salads, and sauces; explained menu content to customers; ensured cleanliness of food preparation areas and equipment
Allen's Chocolates (Nelson, BC, 05/06 - 08/07)
Chocolatier
Made and packaged chocolate and candy; cleaned equipment and store-front