Mayosha Mendis, MES

Experience

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  Temple University, School of Medicine, Philadelphia

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Research Assistant

  Developed and conducted presentations of lab research data to scientific community.Initiated and established a reference library of about 2500 articles using Endnote.Created & maintained office filing systems.Conducted experiments on human blood, breast cancer drugs, platelets, Disintergrins, and Intergrins.Proofread and edited drafts and manuscripts for publication.

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  University of Oxford, Department of Ethics and Communication in Health Care Practice

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Research Assistant

  Conducted scientific literature searches using various data bases including Pub Med, Medline, and Ovid.Wrote papers on the practice of ethics in genetic diseases.

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  University of Oxford

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Librarian and Student

  Conducted seminars to medical students on using scientific data bases for research.Represented Oxford University Library Services at a focus group on Biome.Assisted readers with queries and organized library lunches in various Oxford colleges for 25 people.

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  University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Research Specialist

  Initiated with a local company to recycle plastics in the laboratory.Edited scientific papers for publications.Reviewed and assisted in grant applications.Conducted experiments on breast cancer.Trained and supervised new personnel and graduate students in research.

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  UN Association of Greater Philadelphia

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Board of Directors

  Marketed the UN-GP by giving Power Point presentations to general audience.Organized an event on Landmines at Wharton School for the young professionals of International Corporation -Phila. Chapter - a division of the UN (YPIC).Assisted in preparing outreach materials on landmines for the UN.General upkeep of the Web site on the young professional’s organization of the UN (YPIC).Prepared correspondences for different donor organizations. Maintained all records and activities associated with the YPIC budget on a timely basis. Show less

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  Philadelphia Global Water Initiative

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Vice President for Student Leadership, Founding Board Member,

  Recruited students to PGWI and provided them with internship opportunities at PGWI and Philadelphia based companies. Organized student events at a conference of over 150 attendees from leading environmental companies, NGO’s, non profit organizations and academic institutions locally and internationally. Established a PGWI student board and actively engaged students in projects involving global water and sanitation.Established a state wide Water Ambassador program and created partnerships with water companies and NGO’s.Initiated and coordinated a training workshop to prepare Water Ambassador’s in Philadelphia for 25 high school, college and graduate students.Management, mentored, and supervised 25-30 student interns.Initiated and prepared grants to various funding agencies to sponsor student lead environmental projects.Developed oral, written reports and power point presentations to the board, schools, general public and international community on PGWI. Show less

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  University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Pension Research Council

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Admin Assistant

  Proofread, edited, and formatted working papers for the book Redefining Retirement: How Will Boomers Fare? published August 2007 by Oxford University Press.Coordinated conference and board meeting logistics of over 200 leading specialists in pensions locally and internationally.Financial management of conference, board meeting logistics and office expenses.Drafted and distributed correspondence, reports, notebooks, newsletters, working papers, and proposals.

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  U.S Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, Philadelphia

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Graduate Intern

  Initiated and established a Watershed Newsletter for the Office of Watershed Partnerships (3WP10).Conducted research and contributed publications on the Targeted Watershed Grants Programs. Conducted research to identify the location of NPDES permits and the type of major and minor pollutants in Charles and Prince Georges counties in Maryland.

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  United States Environmental Protection Agency

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Environmental Protection Specialist

  Reviewed, analyzed and recommended modifications in the rule making process.Delivered briefings and policy advice to senior managers to facilitate decision making.Participated, collaborated and representation of OP at rulemaking workgroups across the agency.Representation of EPA at rulemaking workgroups with the Office of Management and Budget.Produced high quality written materials in a variety of formats, including talking points, briefing materials, summaries, and newsletters.Complied data using a variety of techniques and performed analyses of information to determine problem areas, potential problems, and recommended solutions. Show less

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  The Goddard School

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Lead teacher

  Lead teacher for ages 3-4

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  Chesterbrook Academy

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Lead Teacher

  Lead teachers for ages 2-3.

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  KinderCare Education

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Lead Teacher

  Taught Ages 3-4 as a lead Curriculum enhancementParent teacher conferences