Headed up Shopify's Global Social Impact Portfolio+ Developed and executed Shopify's global social impact team strategy, managing a remote team of 5 members; initiatives led to a 25% increase in program engagement and 50% gender equity in early talent recruitment programs.+ Spearheaded the development of 30+ strategic partnerships across local, national, and global landscapes with non-profits, academic institutions, and NGOs, resulting in the creation of award-winning programs and… Show more Headed up Shopify's Global Social Impact Portfolio+ Developed and executed Shopify's global social impact team strategy, managing a remote team of 5 members; initiatives led to a 25% increase in program engagement and 50% gender equity in early talent recruitment programs.+ Spearheaded the development of 30+ strategic partnerships across local, national, and global landscapes with non-profits, academic institutions, and NGOs, resulting in the creation of award-winning programs and successful outcomes for product integration, early talent initiatives, employee engagement, and brand affinity.+ Established a global skills-based volunteer program, channeling over 10,700 hours towards impactful causes worldwide, empowering employees to drive positive societal change through expertise.+ Transformed Shopify's decommissioned hardware into a $1 million+ strategic community asset, orchestrating the donation of 2,183 laptops and hardware to 41 partners across 12 countries; showcased the company's commitment to sustainability.+ Directed the creation and implementation of automated data systems and real-time dashboards, optimizing program management and centralizing impact data reporting; these initiatives boosted operational efficiency by 50% and slashed data collection time by 25%.+ Directed the strategic allocation of budget for Shopify's social impact portfolio, aligning resources with high-impact initiatives and achieving a 15% growth in community partnerships.+ Led storytelling campaigns to amplify external and internal communications, engaging the community with impactful narratives; managed initiatives that launched global partnerships Show less

+ Led the Global Portfolio Strategy of youth outreach programs and partnerships on the Social Impact team, built and managed 30+ partnerships, ran 500+ events, directly engaged 12,000+ people, and reached over 130,000 people around the world+ Identified and drove new approaches to STEM and entrepreneurship education for youth+ Vetted and onboarded new partnerships that aligned with intended outcomes for the year+ Consulted Brand, Employer Brand Marketing, Social, PR, GR and internal… Show more + Led the Global Portfolio Strategy of youth outreach programs and partnerships on the Social Impact team, built and managed 30+ partnerships, ran 500+ events, directly engaged 12,000+ people, and reached over 130,000 people around the world+ Identified and drove new approaches to STEM and entrepreneurship education for youth+ Vetted and onboarded new partnerships that aligned with intended outcomes for the year+ Consulted Brand, Employer Brand Marketing, Social, PR, GR and internal communications and early talent teams to integrate social impact into key initiatives+ Led internal volunteer recruitment and management strategy throughout the year in support of our social impact programs + Actively championed social impact at Shopify to promote belonging within the company+ Leveraged data from our program evaluation process to inform and craft our internal and external storytelling+ Developed internal systems and dashboards to manage programs, partnerships and provide an outlet for centralized reporting+ Developed and maintained supporting documentation and materials to improve program operations and partnership development+ Advised internal and external stakeholders to align outreach initiatives to both business and community goals Show less

+ Developed and managed the "Dev Discover" program at Shopify to create opportunities for underserved youth in Canada to get engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities.+ Built a long-term strategy for Shopify to invest in their future talent pipeline (creating a more diverse applicant pool, adding more voices to the company)+ Negotiated partnerships and strategic relationships with external groups+ Developed 10+ youth programs in partnership with… Show more + Developed and managed the "Dev Discover" program at Shopify to create opportunities for underserved youth in Canada to get engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities.+ Built a long-term strategy for Shopify to invest in their future talent pipeline (creating a more diverse applicant pool, adding more voices to the company)+ Negotiated partnerships and strategic relationships with external groups+ Developed 10+ youth programs in partnership with non-profits, school boards, subject matter experts, and universities+ Advised internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment within the company+ Scaled community programs+ Created and fostered internal Shopify volunteer networks for youth programs Show less

+ Executed digital projects for major entertainment brands Teletoon, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim; evaluated game development proposals, managed brand websites, and crafted content ecosystems, leading to a 25% increase in user engagement and a 20% rise in ad revenue.+ Managed original programming digital initiatives; coordinating with external agencies and TV producers and managing project workflow and delivery.+ Identified project risks, requirements, and larger opportunities.+… Show more + Executed digital projects for major entertainment brands Teletoon, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim; evaluated game development proposals, managed brand websites, and crafted content ecosystems, leading to a 25% increase in user engagement and a 20% rise in ad revenue.+ Managed original programming digital initiatives; coordinating with external agencies and TV producers and managing project workflow and delivery.+ Identified project risks, requirements, and larger opportunities.+ Assist the Director of Kids Digital in an assortment of tasks.+ Managed and motivated teams of creatives, developers and support.+ Managed client engagements, taking responsibility for quality of project. Show less

+ Led game development projects at a Toronto-based mobile games company, overseeing the successful launch of Waterflow, Musingo, and Guess Charades.+ Honed wireframing, storyboarding, and UI design skills, enabling seamless user experiences. + Extended capabilities into HTML5 app development for iOS and Android platforms, accompanied by an understanding of HTML5/CSS for responsive interfaces.

Game concept developmentWire framing & StoryboardingUser Interface designHTML5 App Development for iOS/AndroidHTML5/CSSMobile Analytics via MixpanelSocial media marketing campaignsVideo Editing

+ Ensured seamless operations as the Technical Lead for Girls Learning Code & Kids Learning Code youth programs, delivering programming to 100+ youth.

+ Developed and led a Girls Learning Code 12-week after-school program; created curriculum for hands-on learning, participants learned game creation and digital drawing. + Taught technical and life skills in an inclusive environment, fostering innovation, collaboration, and constructive feedback.

12 Week GameMaker Program for Girls Every Tuesday for 12 weeks, Toronto’s most creative and imaginative kids were invited to join Girls Learning Code for an after-school program full of video games creation. Individually or in small groups, girls leveraged technology to brainstorm, research, prototype and build a game with purpose. Through hands-on project-based learning, the girls were be encouraged to think outside the box and work alongside supportive lead instructors and mentors to… Show more 12 Week GameMaker Program for Girls Every Tuesday for 12 weeks, Toronto’s most creative and imaginative kids were invited to join Girls Learning Code for an after-school program full of video games creation. Individually or in small groups, girls leveraged technology to brainstorm, research, prototype and build a game with purpose. Through hands-on project-based learning, the girls were be encouraged to think outside the box and work alongside supportive lead instructors and mentors to make their ideas come to life.As the lead instructor for this program, I feel so excited and honoured to be a part of the journey that these girls are undertaking. Not only are they building games from scratch, they are exercising important skill-sets such as: collaboration, iterative design, giving constructive feedback and feeling proud of their passions -- amongst many other things! Each week these girls open up just a bit more and I get to see their ideas flow first hand. They are so creative and smart, and uber lucky to have this incredible outlet that is being provided by Girls Learning Code! Show less

Supervised a camp of 4 staff members & 40 participants. Organized daily events on & off location. Daily supervised activities included cooperative games, team sports, arts & crafts & weekly themed events. Made sure everybody worked and played in a safe and inclusive environment. Provided feedback for staff in forms of verbal communication & monthly reviews.