David Coffey has over 6 years of experience working in health research funding and program delivery at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in Ottawa. He holds an MSc in Biology from Carleton University and has worked as a lab technician and teacher's assistant. He is proficient in both English and French and has experience mentoring others and managing projects.

1. Curriculum Vitae
David Andrew Coffey
613-608-2715
David Andrew Coffey
M.Sc., B.Sc.
440 O’Connor St.
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1W4
Phone: 613-608-2715
Email: coffeyd1987@gmail.com
Summary: Experienced processing officer and program delivery coordinator in health research
funding. Able to speak, read, & write in French and received bilingualismcertification. Proficient
in MS Office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, SharePoint). Highly
motivated, organized, and professional who works well independently and in a team
environment. Master’s graduate degree in biology.
Work History:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Ottawa, Ontario
Processing Officer, Contact Centre (January 2016-Present)
As a processing officer I provided support to various stakeholders of the organization.
Highlights of my experience as a processing officer include:
 Answering phone calls and emails in both official languages.
 Using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to document interacts with
stakeholders and providing resolutions to cases.
 Processing requests for post-award administration.
 Providing extended support during application deadlines.
 Consulting funding opportunities and applications to determine applicant eligibility.
 Mentoring of student workers in the course of their work.
Coordinator, Member Support, College of Reviewers (September 2015-December 2015)
During my brief tenure with the College of Reviewers I assisted in the development of a
member support framework, minute taking during meetings, and work on a communications
strategy for the launch of the College.
Program Delivery Coordinator(September 2014-July 2015)
As a program delivery coordinator I assisted in the success of the open programs portfolio.
Highlights of my experience at CIHR include:
 Demonstrating problem solving skills in coordinating different reviewer availabilities.
 Providing assistance to applicants in English and French.
 Effectively using Microsoft Excel to track pertinent data.

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David Andrew Coffey
613-608-2715
 Completing assigned projects quickly and efficiently.
 Showing a willingness to keep learning through enrollment in offered courses.
 Assistant coordinator for Biosketch CV information Webinars.
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Lab Technician (2009-2013):
As a master student, I worked on the following initiative:
Bacterial Community Structure in a Nitro-Organic Explosive Contaminated Soil Sample
As a result, I gained the following experience in a laboratory setting:
 Oversaw management of laboratory for this research project (e.g., cleaning supplies,
supply inventory, communications)
 Researched to better understand nuances
 Scheduled timelines
 Responsible for conducting experiments
 Recorded and interpreted results
 Supervised junior lab technicians
 Lab work conducted included:
o Extracted nucleic acids from soil
o PCR amplification and cloning of 16S rRNA gene
o Colony-PCR and sequencing of fingerprints
o DNA sequencing interpretation
The goal of my research was to identify bacteria capable of decontaminating soils with residual
explosive contamination as a result of detonations, disposals, demolitions, and mining.
Teacher’s Assistant (2008-11):
 Directly responsible for delivering tutorials
 Oversaw the coordination of several labs
 Responsible for high risk procedures (e.g., toxic chemicals, dangerous equipment)
 Directly responsible for 30+ students for each lab, which included:
o Student safety
o Clarifying procedures
o Teaching how to effectively work in a laboratory setting
o Time management
o Assigning grades on reports and participation
o Proctoring exams
o Answering questions related to the course material
Through my role as a teacher’s assistant, I wanted to instill an enthusiasm for biological
processes into the students. It was also prudent to emphasize laboratory safety and effective
techniques.

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David Andrew Coffey
613-608-2715
Education:
Masters in Science (Biology), Carleton University, 2013
 Carried out laboratory based thesis project.
 Conducted Powerpoint based seminar that highlighted my results.
 Successfully defended my thesis to a committee of professors.
Bachelors in Science (Biochemistry), Carleton University, 2009
 Graduated with highest honours.
 Comprehensive theoretical and laboratory based course work.
 Ran a senior year honours research project.
West Hill Collegiate Institute (High School), Toronto, 2005
 Valedictorian of graduating class.
 Maintained 93% average.
 Member of student council.
Achievements:
 B-level French reading, writing, speaking certification (2014)
 Successfully defended Master’s thesis (2012)
 Obtained highest honours in undergraduate degree (2009)
 Volunteer for Let’s Talk Science program (2009-10)
 Recipient of Governor General’s Academic Medal (2005)
 Valedictorian of high school graduating class at West Hill C.I. (2005)
 Member of biochemistry journal society at Carleton University (2009-12)
 Participated in undergraduate research day (2009)
 Convenor of University Curling League (2008-2009)