Jitendra Harjani
125 Turnmill Dr., Halifax
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in research and education, notably at Monash University. Proven ability in problem resolution and operational improvement, fostering teamwork and communication. Adept at mentoring students and preparing detailed reports, leveraging critical thinking and interpersonal skills to achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Operator
Southland
Halifax
09.2020 - Current
- Greet, assist and transport passengers safely along prescribed routes according to schedules.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Chemist
Toronto Research Chemicals
North York
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Attend and address concerns raised by customers about R and D products and services.
- Worked and maintained calm on multiple projects with tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Prioritized project tasks after discussions with product department team.
- Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
Researcher
Paraza Pharma Inc.
Montreal
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed team communication and information strategies for group meetings.
- Deliver products to customers in timely manner.
- Simultaneously worked on several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones by solving problems in timely manner.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement best practices and accomplished all team goals.
Research Fellow
Monash University
Melbourne
04.2012 - 12.2017
- Worked in collaboration with team of researchers from different backgrounds, knowledge and skill sets.
- Delivered expected goals, dependably, reliably and in timely manner.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.
Research Associate
University Of Ottawa
Ottawa
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Worked in team setting to solve research problems with analytical and critical thinking.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected data to create better understanding amongst all team members of diverse back grounds.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.
Researcher and lab instructor
Saint Mary's University
Halifax
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Work invariably involved presence at site for extended periods of times and outside regular business hours.
- Analytical thinking, quick decision making, methodic organization of work day and team cooperation were key to success of this role.
- Worked as a researcher, Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor juniors and students in the labs.
Lecturer in Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach learning outcomes.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India11-2004
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 11 1999
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 11 1997
Skills
- Canadian Citizen
- Mentoring students in class and in labs
- Recordkeeping
- Problem resolution
- Team work and open communication
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Operational improvement
- Procedure improvement
- Report preparation
- Complaint resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Good listening skills
- Professional demeanor
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Languages: English and Hindi
Accomplishments
- 50 peer-reviewed scientific publication with 3440 citations and an h-index of 29.
- University of Mumbai, Gold medalist, 1999, MSc Program
- Qualified National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, 1999 and 2000, Mumbai, India.
Affiliations
- Volunteer help with food preparation and distribution; also landscape at Vedanta Ashram Society, Cork St., Halifax.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Bus Operator
Southland
09.2020 - Current
Chemist
Toronto Research Chemicals
03.2019 - 06.2020
Researcher
Paraza Pharma Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2019
Research Fellow
Monash University
04.2012 - 12.2017
Research Associate
University Of Ottawa
11.2008 - 10.2011
Researcher and lab instructor
Saint Mary's University
01.2005 - 11.2008
Lecturer in Chemistry
University of Mumbai
01.2000 - 12.2004
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Mumbai
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