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Samuel Kirk

Samuel Kirk

Lund

Summary

Seasoned in the field of sports nutrition and research, I've honed my skills in data analysis and team collaboration at Acadia University and Lund University. Excelling in roles from Head of Sports Nutrition to Research Assistant, I've significantly contributed to athlete education and scientific inquiry, leveraging expertise in lab work and research planning to drive advancements.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sports Nutrition

Acadia Athletics
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for the education of varsity athletes regarding nutrition.
  • Ensured proper implementation of nutrition planning.
  • Followed athlete progress through various testing methods.

Teacher's Assistant

Acadia University
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw communications between the professor and students
  • Responsible for grading certain projects for the professor in multiple subjects
  • Led extra help sessions several times per week
  • Lectured when professor was absent

Research Assistant

Dr. Mojtaba Kavianni, Acadia University
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Collected research data through experimentation and surveys.

Education

Master of Science - Food Technology And Nutrition

Lund University, Lund, Sweden
06.2024
  • 3.6 GPA
  • Recipient of the award "For developing the most innovative idea for a food product", Semester 1, 2023

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
05.2022
  • 2.75 GPA
  • Recipient of School of Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Award, 2022
  • Recipient of T.A Recognition Award, 2022
  • Susie Golding Langley Award for Contributions in Sport Nutrition, 2021 from Acadia University
  • Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Acadia Performance Training, 2021 to 2022


Skills

  • Lab Work (titration, bioreactor setup, culturing, spectrophotometry, enzymatic degradation and analysis)
  • Team Collaboration
  • MS Office
  • Data Analysis (Minitab, GraphPad)
  • Interpreting Results
  • Research Planning (dietary interventions, randomized control trials)
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Scientific Writing
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research (human trials, sensory trials, water content, blood glucose analysis)
  • Proposal Preparation
  • File Management

Languages

English
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1
Swedish
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Head of Sports Nutrition - Acadia Athletics
09.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher's Assistant - Acadia University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Research Assistant - Dr. Mojtaba Kavianni, Acadia University
05.2021 - 09.2021
Lund University - Master of Science, Food Technology And Nutrition
Acadia University - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition And Dietetics

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