About
I am a recent Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health graduate with a passion for continuous learning. I put my heart into my work and building and maintaining relationships. As a software developer in-the-making, I aspire to build software that will help advance the health and wellness of people and facilitate the delivery of healthcare. I also like find creative ways to stay active and have fun with friends!
Recent MBA-MPH Graduate. Full-Stack Web Developer in-the-making
Important information about me!
- GitHub: https://github.com/jdeschat
- Phone: (905) 321-6029
- City: Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Degrees: MPH, MBA, MSc
- Email: jdeschat@gmail.com
Skills
Below are listed my technical skills and respective proficiencies. I am always willing to learn new languages and skills when the opportunity arises.
Resume
Please enjoy my resume below tailored to software development!
Summary
Joelle DesChatelets
Motivated and hard-working individual with a strong science and business background looking to join the world of software development. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Works well individually and thrives as part of a team. Bilingual - fluent in both English and French.
- Niagara Falls, ON
- (905) 321-6029
- jdeschat@gmail.com
Experience
Full-Stack Developer at Orthograndrounds
Nov 2021 - Present
Niagara Falls, Ontario (Online)
- Researching, designing, implementing, and managing the software program
- Identifying areas for improvement, and implementing it
- Communicating with other developers and the president
- Writing and implementing efficient code
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Server-Side APIs, Laravel
MBA-MPH Paid Practicum: Mentee of the CEO of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH)
Dec 2020 - Jul 2021
KDH, Kemptville, Ontario (Online)
- Attend monthly KDH board of directors’ meetings and committee meetings
- Key role in the development of the Ontario Health Teams. Provided exposure working in an interdisciplinary team and allowed me to see first-hand how different healthcare sectors come together and create solutions collaboratively.
- Conduct interviews for KDH’s strategic plan. Offered a unique opportunity to get to know very experienced and knowledgeable individuals in healthcare.
Research Assistant - Health Economic Research
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
- Conduct literature reviews (i.e., search and write summaries)
- Contribute to research proposal writing by information gathering and formatting
- Perform administrative tasks (i.e., preparing a grant application, completing forms, etc.)
- Contribute to articles for submission to conference or journals
Education
Coding Bootcamp
June 2021 - Present
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, Toronto, ON
Master of Business Administration - Master of Public Health Concurrent Degree
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Most Distinguished Student Award - Highest Average
Dean's Honours List annually
Honours Bachelor of Science, Medical Sciences
Sep 2015 - Oct 2019
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Dean's Honours List annually
Summer Language Program
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
Brock Exchange Program - School of Biosciences
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Academic Involvement
Brock University - IEQUIP 2-year Research Program
Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters - Go Girls! Program, 175 hours
- Student Eye Examiner, Vision Plus Program, Brock University, 75 hours
Nov 2015 - Mar 2020
- Mentor, Medplus Mentorship, Brock University
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
- SeniorFit, Brock-Niagara Health and Wellness Centre, 5 hours/week
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Achievements and Awards
- Most Distinguished Student Award, Brock University
- Achieved the highest average in the program
Oct 2021
- Graduate Personal Development award, Brock University ($2,000)
Mar 2021
- Deans’ Honours List at Brock University, MBA-MPH - 1st & 2nd year
Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
- Deans’ Honours List at Brock University, BSc - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
Sep 2015 - Aug 2019
Extracurricular Activities
- Beach Volleyball, Niagara Rec Sports, Niagara Falls, ON
Jul 2021 - Present
- Pianist, grade 9 piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music
Present
- Player, St. Catharines Brock Badgers intramural coed hockey team
Nov 2016 - Mar 2020
- Player, University of Birmingham coed Varsity A hockey team
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Testimonials
Below are several testimonials based on my previous work experience or collaborations with others
Joelle is a pleasure to work with. She is always professional in her interactions with me and the members of the OHT and Hospital Strategic Planning teams. She shows up to meetings on time, prepared and engaged. Her work is completed well before the timeline requested. Other members of our OHT who interacted with Joelle commented on her professional demeanor and contributions to our OHT.
Frank Vassallo
Chief Executive Officer, Kemptville District Hospital
Joelle accepts feedback graciously and applies the feedback received in her subsequent work. She is very quick to respond to requests for assistance and never complains about the work assigned no matter how menial. She is a keen learner and a team player. This is an asset on any team. She took much of the direction of the task group and turned it into the final product that was outstanding. I would be happy to work with her again on any project.
Lynn Fuller
Director, Integrated Care at Queensway Carleton Hospital
Joelle has maintained a high standard throughout both full-time degree programs while simultaneously working part-time in research and juggling serving jobs on the side. She is driven to take on academic projects and initiatives that have broader health impacts. She has taken it upon herself to use content learned during the undergraduate and master’s degree programs to develop and implement QI projects and led the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research at Brock. Through the Med Plus cocurricular program, she networked with diverse healthcare professionals, learned about the Canadian healthcare system and sharpened her interpersonal communication skills. This unique learning opportunity highlights Joelle’s determination to combine her passion for health management and academic research.
Dr. Asif Khowaja
Assistant Professor, Brock University
Joelle exudes many qualities that have made her a great fit for our program as a facilitator. She has a natural leadership ability that allows her to facilitate the program in a positive direction, but also sound teamwork skills that provides her with the ability to work with various co-mentors – again, of varying likenesses and dispositions themselves. In working with a vulnerable population (adolescent females), Joelle was always creative in how she engaged the students in activities and discussions, was compassionate in how she responded to their questions and concerns, and always motivated them to not only strive to be their best self, but to both recognize, and utilize their strengths. Having someone as reliable and dedicated to the program and mission, as Joelle, made her an asset to the program and Agency. Joelle’s willingness and effectiveness at appropriately applying strategies she has learned throughout her education, internships, work experiences, and volunteer experiences proved she was committed to serving the population she was working with, to the best of her ability. Her compassion and honesty made her an effective resource for students questioning many personal experiences and struggles. Again, Joelle was very much an asset to the program and Agency and has set a high standard for volunteers within Agency programming.
Ashley Dunseith Sinclair
Manager of Programs and Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters
I so greatly appreciate Joelle’s support in helping us move the OHT steering committee and full application forward over these past several months. She was always quick to jump in, do the required research and create the documentation we needed to move efficiently and effectively. Joelle’s efforts were incredibly helpful, strategic and productive for all of us.
Amy Boudreau
Director of Integration and Sustainability, Carefor
Contact
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