Highlights:I have worked and traveled in four major continents and that has broaden my understanding about how systems in different places work. I have published scientifically and also written a book. Most importantly, I have always volunteered my services everywhere I have been.

Skills:adaptability, well-traveled, multilingual, unique, flexible, diligent, hardworking, creative, motivated, disciplined

Goal:I wish to gain more experience through working and learning more in my field of expertise in hope of transitioning into a well-informed and adequately skilled university lecturer after my PhD studies are completed.

Certification:American Council of Exercise certified fitness trainer Certified Kinesio Taping specialist Certified Myofascial release therapist

Honor:Awarded 8 grants by the Finnish Cardiovascular Society for outstanding research

Research Associate 04/2016 - current
University of Eastern Finland, Jyvaskyla, Central Finland Finland
Industry: Health Science
Research Associate for the University of Eastern Finland in Public Health and Sports Medicine Worked with both clinical and sub-clinical populations. Held presentations for patient population groups on health and exercise based on current guidelines. Developed effective research methods and scheduled participants for measurements and data collection. Compiled and managed raw data sets for further analysis and drafted scientific manuscripts for publication. Present research findings in appropriate conferences
In my current role as a research associate, my main tasks are to arrange and schedule participants in for data collection sessions, as well as collecting the data for our experiments. Typically, I would then manage the data, which includes rectification and cleaning of the data to ensure that it is suitable for further analysis. Thereafter, I would analyse the data and draft manuscripts for publication purposes. This would often involve thorough literature reviews and the validation of information pertaining to the subject matter.--
Performance Coach 06/2014 - 09/2015
Speed Sports and Conditioning, Singapore, Singapore Singapore
Industry: Fitness Training
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Youth Athlete Wellness Prescribed and conducted both high performance, and fundamental movement skills programs for youth athlete population. Worked with and helped athletes acquire sports scholarships in colleges (athletes now in Haverford College soccer team and Florida State University Tennis) Developed successful programs for children with developmental, motor control and learning difficulties.
This position was initially provided to me as an intern as I had to complete my work practicum course as part of my Bachelor's degree. After completing the mandated hours required for the course, I was persuaded to stay and work with the company due to my outstanding performance. Subsequently, my role was upgraded from being a performance coach to a Director of Performance testing. In the concurrent role, I performed my duties as a Director of Performance testing and also that of a performance coach, which involved working with a broad range of populations. I developed genuine relationships with the clientele and provided high quality information based on a holistic approach centered on science. Because of my passion for working with the youth, I was largely involved in student-athlete development as a performance coach and have prepared youth athletes for scholarship applications and performances.--
Director Of Performance Testing 09/2014 - 09/2015
Speed Sports and Conditioning Institute, Singapore, Singapore Singapore
Industry: Exercise training
Performance Testing, Data Analysis, interpretation and presentation. Worked with sports coaches on youth sport development. Developed and built strategic partnerships between with schools, sports clubs, physiotherapy clinics and the institute.
As a Director of Performance testing, my role was to actively seek relevant information on the most current research in order to develop performance testing protocols. In addition, I coordinated performance testing with my coaches to collect data for over 300 athletes at a time. We would then analyse the data together and find appropriate scientific methods to incorporate into our training sessions to improve athletic performance. I was also highly involved in the decision making process of the company and built business partnerships with other companies. This role also involved a marketing outreach component where as a team, we came up with appropriate marketing communications plan to increase awareness and business for the institute.--
Exercise Specialist 01/2012 - 09/2015
The American Club Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Hospitality, Member's club
Special Population Trainer and Youth Athlete Coach Establish successful programs working with doctors in developing exercise programs for clients with a challenging conditions using ACSM guidelines. Responsible for the addition of a fitness column in club magazine and generating articles using research on topics such as flexibility, caffeine and mobility training. Developed youth programs, such as “Fit for Teens” that was psycho-social centric to assist in exercise motivation and adherence.
Starting off as a basic exercise specialist in the American club, I served members in the weight room both as a physical trainer and a fitness consultant. Over time, I developed strong relationships with doctors and physiotherapists and centered my work around the special population groups. My focus was exercise programming for those who had unique conditions such as cancer, hypertropic cardiac myopathy, and back injuries, among others. My work with these groups involved the use of scientific literature and cooperation with clinicians to help clients achieve a higher quality of life. I also worked intensely with the youth as it was my passion to understand them and help them to discover their personal physical potential, and often mental and emotional capabilities as well.--

Edith Cowan Univeristy 02/2013 - 02/2015
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Exercise and Sports Science
Minor:Exercise Physiology
Spearheaded a physiological research study (single blind, counterbalanced, crossover pilot study) to compare the VO2 between cycling and running using the PRET protocol. Conducted a blind, randomized comparison study investigating the physiological differences between genders in lactate and anaerobic thresholds. Conducted descriptive literature reviews in the biomechanics of the basketball free throw and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching. Conducted a systematic literature review of static stretching and its acute effects on basketball players pre-competition.