Shanthini Rajan
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in Psychological Science.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
N.1 Institute of Health, WisDM, NUS
03.2024 - Current
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
Research Coordinator
Ministry Of Education Singapore
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Administer measures to MOE kindergarten children for literacy support
- Data Collation and Data cleaning using Microsoft Excel
- Create questionnaires for self-efficacy for testing
- Perform basic admin duties
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
- Secured funding for research initiatives by writing persuasive grant proposals and budget justifications.
- Increased research efficiency by streamlining data collection and management processes.
- Designed innovative solutions for overcoming challenges encountered during the course of projects, resulting in successful completion despite obstacles.
Changi Youth Ambassador
Changi Airport Group
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisting the Duty Terminal Managers (DTM) with ground operations
- Facilitate wayfinding for passengers and members of the public
- Facilitate tailback situation and congestion at various venues (long queues in check-in counters and gates)
- Deterrent walks at 1-4am (ensuring the safety and etiquette of the airport)
- Rolling of Service Recovery store (during flight delays) and checking of Ground Operations store
- Familiarize with the airport layout for effective ground operations
- Maintaining the safety of the airport and passengers
- Internship Project: Improvement in Relative Holding Area (RHA)
- Improvement in enclosed set-up area to be done within an hour if there are any emergencies
- Replaced the partitions with shutters to come down from the top
- Current space for partitions can be converted to storeroom for stanchions
- Converted physical checklist form into soft copy using Word
- Designed and programmed checklist on excel on what is needed during the situation
- Reduced time wastage while improving efficiency in handling the situation
Education
Bachelor of Psychological Science - School of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University Singapore
Singapore 07.2021 - 08.2023
Diploma - Business Process & Systems Engineering
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore 04.2018 - 5 2021
GCE 'N' Levels -
Punggol Secondary School
Singapore 01.2012 - 12 2017
GCE 'O' Levels - undefined
Punggol Secondary School
01.2012 - 12 2017
Skills
SPSS
Questionnaire development
Research paper writing
Microsoft office
Data collection
Teamwork and collaboration
Activities
- JCUS Badminton Club, Member, 11/01/21 - Present
- TP Global Connect Student Group (GCSG), Head of Welfare/Admin, 02/01/19 - 08/31/20
- TP East Eats Day (GCSG), Member (Organizing Committee), 03/01/19 - 08/31/19
- PSS National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC), Vice-president, 01/01/16 - 06/30/17
Awards
- Edusave Scholarship Award, 2017
- Edusave Good Progress Award, 2017
Personal Information
- Age: 25
- Hobbies: Research, Psychology, Crime Documentaries, Social Media
- Nationality: Singaporean
Timeline
Research Assistant
N.1 Institute of Health, WisDM, NUS
03.2024 - Current
Research Coordinator
Ministry Of Education Singapore
07.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Psychological Science - School of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University Singapore
07.2021 - 08.2023
Changi Youth Ambassador
Changi Airport Group
03.2020 - 08.2020
Diploma - Business Process & Systems Engineering
Temasek Polytechnic
04.2018 - 5 2021
GCE 'N' Levels -
Punggol Secondary School
01.2012 - 12 2017
GCE 'O' Levels - undefined
Punggol Secondary School
01.2012 - 12 2017
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