

- Location
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Omar Wazed
Research Experience(s): Minor research in 24-Hour Distress Line Trainee(CMHA), some experience intervening in various categories of Psych Research at MacEwan University
Languages: Semi-Bilingual(English and French)
Hobbies: MLB Baseball Aficionado, Spare Time Illustrator, Gamer, and YouTuber
Humanitarian-Traditionalist
"I hope I am not considered some kind of Renaissance Man..." - Resume
- Omar_Wazed_Resume.pdf
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Level UP- MacEwan Emerging Leaders Community Engaged Project
Positions available: 30 May 15 - July 9 2021 10 hours/week for 8 weeks This section of the series focuses on students applying the the leadership knowledge they gained in the personal and group sessions to real-life problems that our community is facing. Community engagement is collaboration based on mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge, experiences and resources between students and community partners. Students can use this experience to help explore possible career directions and establish professional networks. Training from the Social Innovation Institute will focus on systems thinking, human-centered design and project management strategies.

Level UP: First Year Experience Mentorship (Phase 1)
Positions available: 80 July 11 - September 2, 2022 10 hours/week for 8 weeks All first-year students will be grouped in cohorts based on faculty or program and will be assigned an upper year student as a mentor. The start of the term is when most students need support; a mentor will organize virtual meetings, activities and socials while providing guidance for a smooth transition to university life. Mentors will: Get thorough mentorship training and knowledge of MacEwan student services Enhance their leadership skills through positive role modelling Add to your career profile and gain a co-curricular record position Contribute to a positive campus culture experience

Level UP: First Year Experience Mentorship (Phase 2)
Positions available: 115 September - October, 2021 10 hours/week for 8 weeks All first-year students will be grouped in cohorts based on faculty or program and will be assigned an upper year student as a mentor. The start of the term is when most students need support; a mentor will organize virtual meetings, activities and socials while providing guidance for a smooth transition to university life. Mentors will: Get thorough mentorship training and knowledge of MacEwan student services Enhance their leadership skills through positive role modelling Add to your career profile and gain a co-curricular record position Contribute to a positive campus culture experience

Level UP: First Year Experience Mentorship (Phase 3)
Positions available: 115 December 2021 - January 2022 10 hours/week for 8 weeks All first-year students will be grouped in cohorts based on faculty or program and will be assigned an upper year student as a mentor. The start of the term is when most students need support; a mentor will organize virtual meetings, activities and socials while providing guidance for a smooth transition to university life. Mentors will: Get thorough mentorship training and knowledge of MacEwan student services Enhance their leadership skills through positive role modelling Add to your career profile and gain a co-curricular record position Contribute to a positive campus culture experience
Work experience
MacEwan University Student Psychology Network
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
September 2021 - Current
Setting up posters around campus and spreading information via Social Media and organizing Psych-oriented events.
24-hour Distress Line Trainee
Canadian Mental Health Association(CMHA)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
January 2021 - Current
The 24-hours Distress Line is available seven days a week. Employees provide confidential, non-judgmental and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support and resources to people in crisis or distress. We also support family, friends and caregivers of people in crisis.
Education
Undergraduate Bachelor's degree, 3rd year Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Major - Psychology, Minor - Political Science
MacEwan University
August 2019 - Current
High School Diploma, High School
Lillian Osborne High School
August 2015 - June 2019
Personal projects
Omar Wajeed
October 2019 - Current
Personal Academic and Sports Oriented YouTube Channel