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Ottawa, ON, CA

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Arrell Food Institute provides graduate students the opportunity to engage in an experiential learning program that will prepare them to be leaders in the agri-food sector and address key agriculture and food challenges. In addition to a $200,000 scholarship, Arrell Scholars gain:- Workplace ready training- Applied learning opportunities to connect with.

Guelph, Canada

This position is responsible for instigating and building relationships between the Arrell Food Institute and external organizations, as well as designing and implementing bespoke business seminars for major multinational food corporations and building custom programming for trade shows and culinary events. In collaboration with the entire Arrell Food.

Secured $30,000 in industry funding for a Mitacs Accelerate project that included support for a second graduate student. This project provided Upper Canada Growers with a commercialization plan for exporting virus-resistant grape vines to the U.S.

Zerocery is an online zero-waste grocery retailer. Currently operating in the Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Hamilton region, we aim to deliver zero-waste in every possible category directly to your door.Awards:- Warren & Deborah Jestin Impact Award, John F. Wood Centre Hub Incubator Showcase- People’s Choice Award, John F. Wood Centre Hub.

Umai Global is an investment and advisory firm focused on accelerating agriculture and food technology ventures. This role identified investment leads and explored fund opportunities.

1 Ferrero Boulevard, Brantford, Ontario

Project Title: Exploring the Drivers of Innovation Diffusion for Ontario HazelnutsSupervisor: Dr. Davar RezaniaHazelnuts are a new crop being explored in Ontario by Ferrero Canada. Hazelnuts currently only occupy less than 300 acres in Ontario but have the potential to reach significant acreage (10,000 hectares). This project will investigate how hazelnuts.

P.O. Box 32 Station Main, Simcoe, Ontario

- Responsible for managing over $1.5 million in provincial and federal research funding for the Ontario Hazelnut Association. - Serve as the Project Manager of the Memorandum of Understanding between Fererro Canada and the Ontario Hazelnut Association Board of Directors- Chair four working groups: Business Development, Technical Development, Marketing and.

Guelph

Three-time Canadian National Team member:- Moncton 2010 World Junior Track & Field Championships, 10,000m.- Kazan 2013 FISU Summer Universiade, 5,000m- Entebbe 2014 FISU World University Cross-Country ChampionshipsPersonal Bests:1500m – 3:47.173000m – 7:57.925000m – 13:55.80

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Project Title: Blockchain for Canadian Identity Preserved SoySupervisor: Dr. Malcolm CampbellOffice of ResearchWorking with senior management at the University of Guelph, IBM, and members of the Canadian soy value chain to initiate a pilot project to create a blockchain platform for identity-preserved food-grade soybeans.

50 Stone Road W., Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1

Project Title: Facilitating the Establishment of a Sustainable Indigenous Agri-Food Strategy for OntarioSupervisor: Professor Elliott CurrieDepartment of ManagementLed a team of ten undergraduate students to design and host the inaugural First Nations Agriculture and Agri-Food Initiatives Workshop, a two-day event held at the University of Guelph in.

Project: Exploring Project Managers' AccountabilitySupervisor: Dr. Davar RezaniaDepartment of ManagementAssisted Dr. Davar Rezania, Chair of the Department of Management, with his research on accountability in project management. Responsible for: - Recruiting organizations and project managers to participate in the research study- Conducting interviews.

Project: Interdisciplinary Research for Indigenous Agri-Food Industry Program Establishment Housed at University of GuelphSupervisor: Professor Elliott CurrieDepartment of ManagementManaged a team of three undergraduate students to accomplish the following goals:1. Develop an electronic database of interested university personnel from across each of the.

Project Title: Skimming the Profits: Which Breed of Dairy Cattle is Best for Today?Supervisor: Professor Elliott CurrieDepartment of ManagamentCo-authored a case with Professor Elliott Currie on Ontario's dairy industry and presented at the 2017 Food and Agriculture Business Seminar hosted by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph.

50 Stone Road W, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Project Title: Agricultural Research Data Governance: Principles and PathwaysSupervisor: Dr. Evan FraserConducted a nine-month interdisciplinary research project that examined the barriers to the deployment of digital agricultural technologies. My team identified that the full benefits of these technologies are not being realized due to unlcear governance.

University Of Guelph

The John F. Wood Centre is the business development hub and the centre of all things entrepreneurial at the University of Guelph. The Wood Centre provides transformational learning experiences to students, consulting services to businesses within the community, and incubation and mentorship to startups. The Project Manager Intern is responsible for.

Niagara-on-the Lake

Mori Essex Nurseries Inc is one of Canada’s leading nurseries. We offer a wide selection of fruit trees, vines, berries, small fruit and nut trees. Our award winning company is a family owned and operated business that markets its products in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces. With our headquarters in Jordan Station, Ontario, Mori Essex Nurseries.

Guelph

Project Title: An Online Financial Tool for Hazelnut Cost of Production in OntarioSupervisor: Professor Elliott CurrieDepartment of ManagementResponsible for testing and implementing an online cost of production web tool for hazelnut growers. Worked with stakeholders in the Ontario Hazelnut Association, Society of Ontario Nut Growers, and the Northern Nut.

University Of Guelph

CUPE 3913 is the largest union in Guelph, representing all sessional lecturers, teaching assistants, and graduate service assistants at the University of Guelph.Consulted with the Executive Committee of the Local to develop and deliver a comprehensive strategic outreach plan to improve member engagement and satisfaction.Roles & Responsibilities- Led.

Guelph

Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop a five-year strategic plan for the Guelph Synchronized Swimming Club, a local youth organization.Roles & Responsibilities:- Market Research & Competitive Analysis- Client Liaison- Presentation Design and Delivery- Organizational Goal Setting- Project Management- Sports Strategic Planning

Guelph

Project Title: A Qualitative Exploration of Generational IdentitySupervisor: Dr. Sean LyonsDepartment of ManagementPublication: Lyons, S. T., & Schweitzer, L. (2016). A Qualitative Exploration of Generational Identity: Making Sense of Young and Old in the Context of Today’s Workplace. Work, Aging and Retirement, 3 (2), 209 -226.Assisted Dr. Sean Lyons with.

Phd, Management

Activities and Societies: Arrell Scholar, Lang Society of ExcellenceThesis: Competition and Concentration in Canadian Agri-Food: Impacts.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Business Management

Activities and Societies: Guelph Agri-Food Network, Co-President & Co-FounderMajor Research Project: Sustainable Food in the 21st Century.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross-Country and Track & Field- Team Captain of the Guelph Gryphons Track & Field Team Honours.