Gurleen Boparai

Motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate graduate with practicum experience in patient service centre, hospital, and diagnostic laboratory settings. Experienced with phlebotomy tasks, specimen collection support, sample handling, organization, and distribution. Reliable, adaptable, and patient-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Medical Laboratory Assistant Practicum at SAIT Medical Laboratory Assistant Program (2025-04 – 2025-06)

• Okotoks Patient Service Centre, April 2025: performed phlebotomy tasks and supported patient sample collection and handling.
• Oilfields General Hospital, May 2025: performed phlebotomy tasks and supported sample collection, handling, and patient-facing laboratory duties.
• Calgary Diagnostic Scientific Centre, June 2025: organized and distributed samples to support diagnostic laboratory workflow.

Volunteer - Gift Shop & Wayfinding at Peter Lougheed Hospital (2021-06 – Present)

• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
• Guided distressed patients and families through the hospital and provided friendly customer service.

Volunteer - Patient Advocate at Open Arms Advocacy (2023-11 – Present)

• Supported clients who had negative or difficult experiences with the healthcare system.
• Helped clients understand their rights and options so they could better navigate difficult decisions.

Volunteer - Learn2Ride Program at Cerebral Palsy Kids & Family (2023-11 – Present)

• Assisted younger children in developing motor skills on specialized bikes.
• Built positive relationships with children and families to support successful ride sessions.

Sales Associate at Kate Spade Outlet (2023-04 – 2024-01)

• Worked hard to meet individual sales targets, contributing to the collective store bonus plan.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing concerns quickly and providing a welcoming store environment.

Auditor at Skanna Security (2022-06 – 2023-07)

• Worked independently to scan products and units for shipments.
• Met daily scanning goals and developed strategies to improve personal and company productivity.

Sports Medicine Trainer at Crescent Heights High School (2020-09 – 2022-06)

• Adapted to new situations and found solutions quickly while supporting athletes and their injuries.
• Took necessary steps for treatment quickly and attained CPR certification, exp. 2026.

Bachelor of Science in BSc – University of Calgary (2026-04)

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (2025-11)

High School Diploma – Crescent Heights High School (2022-06)