Alyssa Ukani Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

• Led recruitment campaign with PR team, hiring 17 volunteers from 73 applicants• Developed and conducted tailored training for volunteers and executive team (75 total team members), assigning roles based on strengths and enhancing team cohesion through workshops and social events• Balanced crisis management and positive organizational culture as main point of contact during events, including multiple salons attracting 100+ attendees each and main conference attracting 500+ attendees

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Oversaw day-of logistics backstage, directing speakers and volunteers to ensure smooth transitions throughout the day- Coordinated with Speakers team to research and reserve rehearsal spaces, formulating a booking schedule to maximize the number of rehearsals while following booking guidelines for the rehearsal spaces- Reviewed and revised plans regarding ticketing strategy and conference schedule

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Picks up pitches for the Arts & Culture and Science sections of the University of Toronto paper, The Varsity

• Assists with newspaper production, includes updating content on WordPress• Generates content ideas, pitching weekly articles and conducting research on possible topics, working with section editor to diversify content• Collaborates with writers and other masthead members through the editing process

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Monitored and mentored 64 high school students in STEAM & entrepreneurship summer program• Facilitated interactive workshops, led discussions, and ensured smooth program operations for an engaged and inclusive learning community• Guided a project group through a design challenge to reimagine Canadian living spaces; led team to 3rd place

• Consulted on a project with a small Canadian business looking to geographically expand their operations; conducted market research to pinpoint target demographics and competitive trends to achieve desired growth• Devised a new marketing strategy for the client's social media to enhance brand visibility and support desired growth goals

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Collaborated in planning events such as University of Toronto Consulting Conference (UTCC) and firm information sessions, ensuring they were engaging and seamlessly executed, thus elevating positive brand awareness in student and professional circles• Managed timelines and created event materials (registration forms, slides, UTCC information package, feedback forms, etc.), diligently accounting for feedback to create the best experience possible for attendees and industry guests

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Manages a team of 8 writers at Women In Politics, overseeing the production of monthly blog posts with a publication rate of 2 posts per week, ensuring high-quality content delivery and adherence to deadlines.- Streamlines the scheduling process and implemented efficient project management techniques, resulting in increased productivity and timely completion of all writer deliverables, effectively meeting publishing targets for the organization's blog.- Demonstrates proficiency in… Show more - Manages a team of 8 writers at Women In Politics, overseeing the production of monthly blog posts with a publication rate of 2 posts per week, ensuring high-quality content delivery and adherence to deadlines.- Streamlines the scheduling process and implemented efficient project management techniques, resulting in increased productivity and timely completion of all writer deliverables, effectively meeting publishing targets for the organization's blog.- Demonstrates proficiency in WordPress by formatting and publishing engaging blog posts, optimizing content for readability and search engine optimization, thereby enhancing the online visibility and impact of Women In Politics' blog platform. - Facilitates collaborative editing and coordination of blog post topics and submissions from Women In Politics ambassadors worldwide, ensuring a consistent and compelling content strategy.- Reviews and evaluates blog post topic ideas and submissions from Women In Politics ambassadors worldwide, effectively coordinating edits and managing the posting process to amplify the organization's global impact and engagement. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for brainstorming, creating, writing, and editing content for a variety of channels, mainly news articles, to highlight sustainability projects around U of T- Coordinated and conducted interviews with various sources from around the university- Used storytelling skills to find creative ways to make sustainability content more accessible and engaging to readers

- Developed engaging content to expand Generation She's global audience- Collaborated in brainstorming and strategic planning for College Club Program and other initiatives- Participated in organizing community events such as Q&A sessions and workshops

- Authored a 32-page onboarding guide for College Club Program and assisted with other content creation- Created and edited documents used as informative and promotional materials - Assisted in brainstorming and organizing community events for female-identifying high school students (Q&A sessions, workshops, etc.)

- Revived a defunct publication by assembling a team of students working in 5 different portfolios: Editing, Curating, Arts & Graphics, Outreach, and Reader's Corner- Oversees the assembly of quarterly issues- Manages recruitment for the publication

- Manages Instagram account for the conference (@encountersteded) - Manages club blog (encountersteded.com) and regularly posts student experience posts, TED Talks of the week, and conference updates- Created social media and blog plan and posting schedule- Oversees a team of grade 11 and 12 students- Crafted personalized letters to potential speakers, performers, and sponsors

- Contributing editor and member of Editorial & Administrative Staff (5-person team)- Reads and edits articles from writers grades 7-12- Grew 6 person team to a 32 person team in 2 months- Organized and oversaw the recruitment, training, and mentorship of recruits- Continuously looks for ways to grow readership

- Reviewed poetry and prose submission for quarterly publication- Made decisions on whether to accept or reject submissions- Formulated regular email newsletters- Responsible for expanding readership by growing social media presence on Instagram

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Ethics, Society, And Law & Cognitive Science

Ib Diploma, International Baccalaureate: Pyp, Myp, And Dp

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Service Action Council, House Leadership, The Seminar Room Student Newsletter (Editor, Head.

Youth Summer Program, Government And Politics; International Law