Elif Saracan

Experience

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  University of Alberta

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  - Collected and analyzed data for the development of a smartphone app that catches deformations on the roads by a crowdsourcing-based damage detection technique - Performed field work by collecting more than 300 images of various roads and detected more than 1000 deformations on the road images using SketchBook - Delivered data and kept supervisors updated about the latest progress of the experiment by arranging meetings weekly- Responsible for maintaining the research resources and making sure that they were returned promptly Show less

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  Banana Republic

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Brand Ambassador

  - Ensured positive shopping experience by creating a customer-centric environment by actively seeking out and engaging with customers in the store- Assessed customers’ needs and provided assistance and information on productfeatures and benefits by executing all operational processes effectively andefficiently- Quickly built relationships with customers through clear communication andsuccessfully reached sales goals of up to $1000 per day- Maintained the store by creating product positioning to differentiate products inthe store and expand visibility and handled all returns and customers issuescourteously Show less

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  Becker ElZein & Associates Ltd.

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Structural Engineering Intern

  -participated in the structural design and analysis of commercial and residential buildings under the supervision of an Architect and Senior StructuralEngineer-Developed detailed engineering and architectural drawings according to Canadian CSA standards on AutoCAD-Performed site inspections accompanied by senior engineers in order to ensure designs were constructed as per details provided

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  WSP in Canada

  Jul 2022 - now

  • Engineer In Training

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Field Coordinator

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022