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Kriselle Dias Research Assistant

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Kriselle Dias       October 14, 1992
[email protected] – 709 764 0687

Summary:
To acquire employment and learn new fields of expertise, while maximizing existing skills.

Education:

  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland (2015 – 2018)
    Master of Science (Geophysics)
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland (2010 – 2015)
    Bachelor of Science (Major: Earth Sciences, Minor: Physics)
  • United Indian School, Kuwait (1998 – 2010)
    AISSCE, AISSE (Secondary Education)

Achievements:

  • Rob Raeside Undergraduate Student Poster Award(2015)
    Atlantic Geoscience Society
  • International Student Entrance Scholarship (2010)
    Memorial University of Newfoundland

Work Experience:

  • Department of Earth Sciences, MUN
    Part-time Geophysics Research Assistant
  • Kenny Enterprises
    Sales Clerk
  • Department of Earth Sciences, MUN
    Laboratory Assistant
  • Kent Building Supplies, St. John’s
    Seasonal Department Associate and Cashier
  • Dominion Cabot Square, St. John’s
    Sales Clerk
  • Kuwait Dream Centre for Special Needs
    Volunteer Assistant on MENCAP UK Project

Skills:

Software: Microsoft Office, Latex, Wolfram Mathematica
Graphical: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW
Natural Languages: English (native), Hindi (second language), French (elementary proficiency), German (beginner) and Arabic (minimal, phonetic reading)

Interests:

astronomy, cooking, gardening, graphic design, history, hiking, travelling, watercolor painting.

References:
Available on request

 

Education

2015 - 2018 Master of Science (Geophysics) at Memorial University of Newfoundland
2010 - 2015 Bachelor of Science (Major: Geophysics, Minor: Physics) at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Experience

March 2018 Part-time Research Assistant at Memorial University of Newfoundland
September 2014 - February 2016 Clerk at Kenny Enterprises

Cleared transactions and refunds through Point-of-Sale terminals, debit and credit machines. Ensured sorting of merchandise, seasonal resets and regular restocking of shelves. Ensured a safe working environment during shift for the benefit of colleagues and patrons according to Company policy.

January 2014 - December 2014 Laboratory Assistant at Department of Earth Sciences, MUN

Assisted Dr. Alison Leitch and her Honours and Graduate students with individual thesis projects,
including maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment.

July 2013 - July 2014 Seasonal Department Associate and Cashier at Kent Building Supplies, St. John's

Worked towards achieving seasonal targets and preventing ‘shrinkage’ through collaboration between the Department Supervisor, Assistant Manager and Store Manager. Ensured a safe working environment during shift for the benefit of colleagues and customers according to Company policy. Provided friendly and informed product advice and assistance to customers whenever necessary.

September 2011 - February 2012 Sales Clerk at Dominion. St. John's

 Ensured proper communication between Department Manager and customers in written and by telephone.
 Ensured sorting of merchandise and regular restocking of shelves with an emphasis on maintaining expected food quality standards.
 Maintained sanitation and safety of work environment, implements and equipment according to Loblaws’ Company procedure.
 Provided friendly product advice and assistance to on-floor customers whenever necessary.

April 2010 Volunteer Assistant on MENCAP UK Project at Kuwait Dream Centre for Special Needs