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Canada

Completed the prestigious LVMH program, gaining in-depth expertise in luxury operations, sustainability, and brand strategy. Developed insights into supply chain excellence, innovation, and customer-centric approaches while engaging with world-class industry leaders.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Smith Leadership in Business Conference (SLBC) is a student-run leadership development conference aimed to equip delegates with the necessary skills to thrive in a business world from a variety of programs across Canada and continue to challenge the way leadership is defined. SLBC has distinguished itself within the Smith Commerce Society as the premier business leadership conference at Queen’s University. This is evident in the 2014 and 2015 nominations for “Conference of the Year” by the Commerce Society, as well as winning the 2017 Commerce Cup Award, which recognized the conference that contributed the most to the Smith School of Business.

Developed proficiency in data visualization tools to present insights that may inform strategic brand building through 3 pillars; identifying opportunities,optimizing (positioning, messaging, creative, packaging, etc.), and monitoring performance.Utilized Matplotlib and Seaborn for data visualization to conduct exploratory data analysis and improve branding strategy efforts. Used Python libraries like NLTK and TextBlob to analyze sentiments in text data. Drew meaningful insights from sentiment analysis to understand consumer preferences and concerns. Data gathering, cleaning, and preprocessing using Pandas and NumPy.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Intern working for the Government of Ontario, the body responsible for the administration of the Province of Ontario, part of the Business Improvement and Innovation Commitment at the Ministry of Citizenship & Multiculturalism. - Streamlined Results Reporting & Auditing, created data graphics and templates for cross-functional use- Conducted HAACMS audit checks, testing and validation for the King’s Coronation Medal Program- CRM processes, case management and planning using LEAN and Change Management - Created information session materials on the King Charles III Coronation Medal Program and presented to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada- Utilized Power BI to analyze data and make informed strategic business decisions

San Francisco Bay Area

Webacy is leading the charge in digital security for Web 3.0, offering top-notch solutions to protect cryptocurrency and NFT assets. Webacy enables a safer Web3 world through a consumer-direct Safety Suite and embeddable APIs. • Analyzed user behaviour regarding security in the Web3 space• Researched security vulnerabilities associated with blockchain technologies• Conducted comprehensive analyses of emerging startups and non-mainstream competitors in the Web3 security space• Conducted market positioning and strategic planning

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Helped organize and plan the 3-day conference two executive years in a row and raised more than $33,000 with a budget of $150,000 and $80,000 in prizes in 2023. • Moderated the entrepreneurial panel and judge deliberations• Introduced all judges and speakers• Presented the final awards to finalists• Liaised with event spaces to coordinate venuesThe Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition (QEC) has stood for 36 years as an opportunity for entrepreneurs of the day to acquire the sources they need to jumpstart the future.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I was selected as one of 25 delegates among all applicants to attend an exclusive tour of Aritzia’s newest and largest DC. I picked and packed orders, analyzed supply chain strategies and heard from Learning Leaders. At Retail Day, I analyzed how Aritzia saw explosive growth in revenue from FY 22 to FY 23 and the link to the Super Puff TM being a key driver in retail and eCommerce sales. I ideated relevant information to analyze such as internal and external research including infrastructure and experience, and goals (business, awareness, productivity), key considerations and development (recommendations, measures of success, road maps). I helped develop frameworks to outline opportunities including site structures to improve such as product and content pages.

New York, New York, United States

Selected as 1 of 25 delegates to visit New York City for an exclusive partnership tour of Columbia University.

In partnership with lululemon, I learned and analyzed how the innovative performance activewear company keeps the Entrepreneurial Spirit alive to support continuous growth. Panelists spoke about their commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Action (IDEA). Engaged with 5+ startups including MaxSold, reaching more than 30M in sales and Series A & B Venture Capital Funding.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Key-holder, Store Closer, Cashier

Thornhill, Ontario

My interest in the democratic process has governed my activism on youth movements in my community- Podcast on Spotify and Apple Music- Advancing Social Equity Movements- Devoted to combatting youth homelessness, addiction- Propelled Mental Health initiatives

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Thornhill, Ontario

Thornhill, Ontario

Produced Blog Posts, Administrative Work, Created Spreadsheet and Software tools, Propelled the ‘Paperless Project'

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom

Education record

Winter exchange semester in Paris, France

Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab To Market

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General

High School Diploma, Average Of 99%, Grade 12

Activities and Societies: Student Council President, Events Coordinator Organization, French Language and Culture Club Marketing Director.

Graduated With Honours

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Slam Poetry, Cross Country, Honours with Distinction

Grade 12 - 98% Average, Honours With Distinction