Sylvia Yang

Experience

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  Biomechanical Sports Medicine Lab at Shanghai No.6 People's Hospital of Shanghai JiaoTong University

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Student Intern - Scientific paper translating & Shadowing

  - Helped to translate part of a scientific study/paper from Chinese to English.- Developed the ability of working under fast-paced hospital setting and the importance of balance efficiency, accuracy and quality in service delivery.- Learned how to efficiently and accurately deliver rehabilitation information and instructions to patients.

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  Hollister Co.

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Retail Sales

  - Created relationships with every guest to create excitement and fun about our culture, product and community- Assisted in preparing the store for the day including: replenishing garment styles and other merchandise by color, size, and quantity requirements; folding, sizing, merchandising and changing mannequins as needed to maximize sell-through.- Ensure items from fit rooms are cleaned, organized and returned to appropriate area.- Communicated with customers with honesty and kindness. Show less

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  P.R.I.M.E. MPK Placement, University of Toronto

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Placement Student

  - Assisted with the design and implementation of individualized structured exercise programs for clients with concussion and lower extremity injuries.- Conducted pre- and post-program movement screen and brief follow-up interviews with clients.- Ensured the safe/appropriate administration of exercise programs prescribed.- Developed the sensitivity to detect client’s needs and responded in a respectful and considerable way.- Gained communication skills, practiced active listening, respecting and building rapport with client. Show less

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  Canadian Kinesiology Alliance

  Apr 2020 - May 2020

  Placement Student

  - Fostered the understanding of practical kinesiology and its legislation by conducting a critical analysis on all undergraduate kinesiology (-related) programs across Canada.- Practiced Microsoft Excel and data processing skills.- Strengthened communication skills in a remote working mode.

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  Velocity Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

  Jun 2020 - now

  Placement Student

  - Designing a sarcopenia prevention program and the corresponding marketing plan.- Strengthening evidence-based practice in (nutritional and physical activity) program design for a specific population.- Evaluating the quality of evidence and extracting appropriate information.