SHANNON WESLEY
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610 7 Street NW
High River, AB T1V 2C8
(403) 652-1679
sbwesley@ucalgary.ca
Objective: Nanoscience and Biofilm Researcher, Nanotechnology and Medicine
QUALIFICATIONS
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Work experience in a 3-year research study about oil & gas emission effects on cattle
10 years of work experience in veterinary medicine, food safety, pathology, and disease
Microbiology research experience as an Animal Health Technologist and scientist
Comfortable training new employees, working in large groups, and peer mentoring
EDUCATION
Diploma in Animal Health Technology – Olds College, Olds AB, 2001
Bachelor of Natural Science – University of Calgary, Calgary AB, exp. 2012
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Research Experience
 Western Interprovincial Scientific Studies Association (WISSA) research study (2002-2005)
- data entry using Microsoft Access databases
- organ and tissue sample collection from aborted or stillborn calves
 University of Calgary Microbiology laboratory (2010) – microorganism growth and identification
Communication and Leadership Experience
 Peer mentor for Dr. Lisa Bryce – COMS 363 Professional and Technical Communication (2011)
- responding constructively to students’ ungraded oral and written assignments
- advising, guiding, and conversing with students individually about course material
- cyber mentoring (online communication with students)
- facilitating class discussions
Professional Involvement
 Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists (AAAHT) – 10 year Active Service Award
 Arts Peer Mentorship Program (Winter 2011) – University of Calgary
 Biology Students’ Association – University of Calgary
 Chemistry Students’ Chapter – University of Calgary
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2005 – present
June 2002 – May 2005
June 2001 – May 2005
Canadian Food Inspection Agency – EG03 Meat Hygiene Inspector
Supervisor: Dr. Constance Taylor (403) 652-8413
University of Saskatchewan – Research Data Entry Clerk
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Kennedy (403) 627-5481
Pincher Creek Veterinary Clinic – Animal Health Technologist
Supervisor: Dr. Charles Zachar (403) 627-3900
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST