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• Assisted faculty and OCAD U in the preparation of grant applications and proposals• Drafted and negotiated contracts for and amongst the university, researchers, and research partners

Assisted in preparing, invigilating, and marking exams while ensuring understanding of course material

Systematically collected and organized data and assisted in write-up of results while working under the supervision of a faculty member in the Law and Business department, alongside other research assistants and lawyers.

• Guided the operational direction of the association, revising bylaws, and determining both short and long term goals of the organization with an action plan to achieve them• Began planning a fall conference for 10+ cooperatives and 150+ attendees, securing speakers, venue, and attendees, assessing cost implications, and working on a limited budget and resources

Proofread and drafted detailed research contracts and various agreements, liaised between researchers, university research office personnel, and funding agencies to support research activities and procurement of research funds, managed the University's technology files, updated the technology database, managed research funding applications and awards to ensure timely and accurate processing of research funds, conducted research, analyzed information, and prepared reports for various users for comparative statistical analysis

• Served as a Legal Advisor under the supervision of lawyers from Fogler Rubinoff LLP, McMillan LLP, and Miller Thomson LLP to provide commercial legal services to SME's• The services provided to my clients included drafting of memorandums, contracts, by-laws, and resolutions to guide operations of the company