Winnie Cheung

Experience

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  The Zone bowling Center (Richmond)

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

  Kiosk

  * Provide customer services* Assist co-workers* Maintain stock availability* Train birthday hostesses

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  University of British Columbia

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  Field Technician

  My job is to manage the day to day operation of the lab. That includes helping researchers with their projects, inventory and ordering of supplies, calibrating equipment, and preparing documents for permit applications.• Analyze: field samples and research data• Collect: phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish, invertebrates, soil and samples, and abiotic data• Identify: freshwater and marine invertebrates under microscope• Lead: field research team of 4 volunteers• Manage: maintain lab operations, research project, lab supply inventory and ordering• Prepare: Scientific collection permit proposals, field and laboratory reports, lab guide for visiting students and scientists• Technical: chlorophyll analysis, beach seine, plankton tow Show less

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  Night Owl Bird Hospital

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2015

  Veterinarian assistant

  I assist the vet and vet technicians in providing healthcare to patients. I monitor the patients and make sure that all sudden changes, whether positives or negatives, are reported back to the vet and the technicians. This is a sometime high-paced job when emergency comes in. I stride in an ever changing environment and grow to adapt to fit in as a valuable team player.• Assist: Veterinarian and technician with medical cases• Monitor: change in patients’ behavior, health and environment Show less

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  Rieseberg lab, Department of Botany, University of British Columbia

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2016

  Laboratory Technician

  My role within the lab is constantly changing; sometimes I am the shipping and receiving person, other times I am the field and greenhouse technician. • Collect: tissue samples, seeds and insect samples• Lab: DNA extraction, PCR• Prepare: agarose medium and plates, reagents, sterile lab wares

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  Rieseberg lab, Botany Department, University of British Columbia

  Mar 2016 - now

  Laboratory Manager / Project Manager

  I am responsible for the daily operation of the research lab. My role within the lab is constantly changing; sometimes I am the liaison between research collaborators, other times I am the coordinator for meetings and the administrator for the lab. The position not only strengthens my time management and multitasking skill but also allows me to expand my knowledge base and work on my weaknesses too.• Manage: financial accounts,greenhouse operations, lab supply inventory and ordering• Prepare: financial statements, Standard Operating Procedure, permit applications• Supervise: undergraduate research assistants and staffs Show less