Sameer Gupta Email & Phone Number

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

• Selected to participate in the full-time stream of the Spread Innovation Challenge, where teams work together with Queen's University faculty and staff to turn their idea into a solution that addresses the various.
• Researched the child protection system in Ontario, the barriers experienced by youth leaving care and the unique impacts COVID-19 had on this population.
• Proposed a solution for remote delivery of services and support to youth the modelled after the MaRS Procurement Through Co-design project, and informed by recommendations from the Youth Leaving Care hearings at.
• Oversaw engagement with relevant stakeholders, including contacting children's' aid societies and advocacy groups interested in serving on our advisory board or piloting our solution.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Contracted to develop an evaluation plan in partnership with an Afghan nonprofit and the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) for a UNDP-funded anti-corruption project in Jalalabad, Nangarhar. In.
• Worked with client to research and implement program management best practices in an international development context.
• Proposed a work plan, and lead development on preliminary documents such as stakeholder analysis, problem tree and objective analysis.
• Developed the evaluation aspect of the project's logical framework matrix, contributing indicators and means of verification for each project objective following consultation with partners.
• Delivered phase I on time while ensuring that an equity perspective was integrated into planning through stakeholder input on each stage and objective as well as a GBA+ approach to program management, as per UNDP.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Performed research activities including benchmarking of political parties, candidates and public officials.
• Developed data collection tools, including surveys, debrief forms etc.
• Assisted with outreach efforts and helped formulate campaign strategy by advising on communications plan.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Hired to assist on project to develop a co-design framework for project financing, design and delivery to be applied to both existing and future program development activities.
• Performed research activities such as literature review, environmental scan, and sector analysis.
• Helped facilitate client meetings, co-design workshops.
• Contributed research documents and assisted with the compiling of both the interim and final reports later presented to CAFC executives.

Markham, Ontario

• Created proof-of-concept of online voter aid platform for 2018 Toronto municipal elections.
• Sought and forged partnerships with faculty at postsecondary research institutions.
• Worked with partner to develop data products through the application of conventional polling techniques and data science principles to large-volume datasets.
• Oversaw development of VoteAtlas, a platform for the 2019 Canadian federal elections.
• Devised and implemented marketing strategy for platform in run-up to the election.

Kingston, Canada

• Working at HanVoice's Queen's University chapter, I was expected to locate or produce weekly facts or articles directly related to the group's mission and objectives. In this role I:
• Researched, organized, and presented HanVoice-related news and material at executive meetings, general meetings, and various community events.
• Participated in preparations for the Hanvoice on the Hill lobbying event, drafting social media copy, organizing media releases as well as the talking points given to those selected for meetings with lawmakers.
• Responsible for writing articles to be submitted to various publications to help draw attention and greater international pressure to the North Korean regime's unparalleled record of gross human rights violations.
• Assisted with the Hanvoice Pioneer Project, helping bring a North Korean refugee to come share her experience with students, faculty and other community members at Queen's University.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Assisted with program evaluation research activities at the CBSA, including literature and program document reviews, key informant interviews, case studies, surveys, and quantitative data analysis.
• Contributed to an evaluation process update project by producing process summary documents.
• Participated in the conception and execution of communications strategy designed to raise the profile of PED within the Agency, producing materials such as infographics, charts and slide decks in support of strategy.
• Produced draft infographic summaries of the Officer Induction Model (OIM) evaluation report, adhering to Agency communications and accessibility guidelines.

Kingston, Ontario

• Editor of The Watson, a Queen's University online publication. In this capacity I assigned, proofread and occasionally wrote articles.
• Oversaw the website's digital marketing strategy, employing several social media platforms and analytics tools to grow site traffic 75%, while similarly improving CTR of advertisements for departmental initiatives and.
• Maintained a publishing schedule and ensured it was adhered to, while soliciting feedback from staff writers in developing a common tone for the publication which reflected its purpose as well as the personalities of.
• Scheduled, transcribed and occasionally conducted interviews with faculty, alumni.