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Emma Waddington

Emma Waddington

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MSc. Advancement Coordinator, Alumni Engagement. McMaster University Advancement.

  • Education

    • Westdale Secondary

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      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: French Immersion

    • McMaster University

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      Master of Science - MS Kinesiology

      MSc Student - KinesiologyNeuroscience and Behaviourhttp://neurofitlab.ca

    • McMaster University

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      Honours BSc Kinesiology

      Activities and Societies: NeuroFit Lab Minor in Psychology

  • Experience

    • Dontgetlost Adventure Running

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2022

      Coaching in Dontgetlost Adventure Running's Adventure Running Kids program after 4 preceding years of volunteering.Coordinator of Dontgetlost Adventure Running's Adventure Running Kids Schools program with children aged 5-18 since 2017. Private navigation clinic instructor with Dontgetlost Adventure Running since 2017.

      • Cartographer

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2022

      • Adventure Running Coach

        Sept 2016 - Jan 2021

    • McMaster NeuroFit Lab

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
      Primary Student Investigator

      Undergraduate Thesis course student in McMaster University’s NeuroFit Lab under the supervision of Dr. J. Heisz. Primary student investigator on an original project studying the effects of orienteering experience as a combinational approach to exercise cognition and neurodegenerative diseases. Ongoing roles in the lab following graduation, from May to August 2021.

    • Georgian Nordic O

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
      Customer Service Staff

      The primary staff member at Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre, working under Covid-19 regulations to ensure that the Nordic skiing and fat biking centre remains operational in the 2020-2021 season. Performing customer service tasks, communicating with members, and providing a safe environment for all to enjoy the outdoors.

    • Yukon Orienteering Association

      Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
      Program Director

      Program coordinator and coach for both junior and adult orienteering programs.

    • McMaster University

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Teaching assistant for undergraduate kinesiology courses.

    • Orienteering Ottawa

      Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

      Leading and coaching orienteering programs to school-aged children. Coordinating logistics, social media promotion, administration and coaching for junior (age 6-17) and adult orienteering programs.

      • Orientering Coach - School Outreach Progam

        Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

      • Orienteering Program Coordinator

        Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

    • McMaster University

      Sept 2023 - now

      • Advancement Coordinator, Alumni Engagement

        Nov 2024 - now

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

    • PrehabMD

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director of Communications and Research

      - Communicating complex scientific information to diverse stakeholders through infographics, blog posts, research abstracts and plain language summaries.- Supports business objectives by creating sales pitch decks and managing social media campaigns.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trained Phlebotomist

      Mohawk College
      Apr 2024

    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      St John Ambulance
      Apr 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emma Waddington
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship - Master's Province of Ontario and McMaster University Sep 2022 $ 15 000 merit-based scholarship funded in part by the province of Ontario and McMaster University awarded to full-time students at the master's and doctoral levels for students with an A- or above average.
    • Awarded to Emma Waddington
      McMaster Kinesiology Graduate Scholarship McMaster University Sep 2021 $1 656 Scholarship awarded to a student in a research based master’s program in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University.
    • Awarded to Emma Waddington
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship - Master's Province of Ontario and McMaster University Sep 2021 $15 000 merit-based scholarship funded in part by the province of Ontario and McMaster University awarded to full-time students at the master’s and doctoral levels for students with an A- or above average.
    • Awarded to Emma Waddington
      Marauder Scholar and U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian - Nov 2019 Marauder Scholar - Average of 9.5 or greater over minimum of 24 units of workU SPORTS Academic All-Canadian - Average of 9.5 or greater & consumed athletic eligibllity on a U SPORTS team
    • Awarded to Emma Waddington
      Marauder Scholar and U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian - Nov 2018 Marauder Scholar - Average of 9.5 or greater over minimum of 24 units of workU SPORTS Academic All-Canadian - Average of 9.5 or greater & consumed athletic eligibllity on a U SPORTS team

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sport Ambassador and Educator

      Issued by XACT NUTRITION on Feb 2022
      XACT NUTRITIONAssociated with Emma Waddington

    • Volunteer Student Clinical Therapist

      Issued by David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre at McMaster University on Apr 2018
      David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre at McMaster UniversityAssociated with Emma Waddington

    • Volunteer Coach

      Issued by Dontgetlost Adventure Running on Sept 2013
      Dontgetlost Adventure RunningAssociated with Emma Waddington

    • Student Researcher

      Issued by Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic - McMaster University on Jan 2019
      Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic - McMaster UniversityAssociated with Emma Waddington

    • Athlete Representative

      Issued by Orienteering Canada on Feb 2020
      Orienteering CanadaAssociated with Emma Waddington