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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

- Coordinate community-based research opportunities for students, including recruiting students and community partners, tracking and monitoring existing projects, and liaising with all stakeholders- Manage a provincially funded project (through eCampusOntario) and federally funded project (through CEWIL's iHub, with funding from ESDC), ensuring project deliverables, reporting requirements, and staffing needs are met- Cultivate cross-institution collaboration as chair of the Experiential Learning Working Group and Orbis subcommittee, ensuring updates and best practices are effectively communicated- Manage the upgrade, roll-out, and maintenance of the Experiential module in Orbis, and respond to institutional concerns and questions- Supervise student staff, including creating the schedule, coordinating training and on-boarding, and approving hours through VIP

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Collaborated with partnerships team to create partnership strategy to effectively distribute BHER’s $17M grant from the federal government on pan-Canadian work-integrated learning initiatives- Engaged stakeholders across the country through every stage of the partnership process, including engagement, proposal submission and evaluation, contract negotiations, and partnership management- Facilitated BHER-CEWIL Grants Initiative of approx. $1M by organizing applications and adjudication review, supervising supporting staff, and leading the partnership process with successful applicants- Led intern hiring process for two seasons, coordinating applications, interviews, applicant feedback, onboarding, and on-going performance evaluation- Led implementation and integration of CRM to increase team efficiencies and to help us better leverage our network of stakeholders

Highlights:- Interviewed with various media outlets in Toronto and the GTA, such as YTV, CP24 Breakfast, Rogers TV, Breakfast Television, 680 News, NewsTalk 1010, and more to spread the word about Scouting and their initiatives. - Filmed videos with Scouts Canada for training and education purposes - Wrote articles and other news stories for the Scouts Canada online magazine and blog, sharing my experiences with a wider audienceInsights: - Quick thinking and verbal communication skills - Refined writing and editing skills

Prince Edward Island, Canada

- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to foster an inclusive, safe, and enriching community for 48 high school students during a 4-week live-in enrichment program - Monitored student behaviours, engagement, interactions, and performance in order to offer appropriate support and mentorship to maximize their potential in the program - Managed risks, activities, and logistical details during the program with my team to ensure the program runs smoothly and effectively

Highlights:- Collaborated with a team of students to solve the problem of reducing barriers to learning - Utilized the design-thinking process effectively to produce a prototype of a student-led anonymous chat app that allows students to create meaningful connections with others - Communicated and presented the project, relevant research, goals, and future of the Free the Learning project and prototype to industry stakeholders

- Engaged with customers to assess their needs and familiarity with our product, and provide exceptional customer service to assist in finding the products for them - Performed transactions using the POS system, and assist team with store cleaning duties - Collaborated with team members to reach daily sales goals and provide seamless customer interactions, ensuring each customer leaves satisfied During this opportunity, I not only fell in love with the world of tea, but had an amazing opportunity to hone my customer service and communication skills - skills that I continue to use everyday both inside and outside of my current career.

Toronto, Canada Area

Highlights: - Created and delivered engaging programs at urban special events and Parks Canada’s partner venues (Toronto Zoo and Ripley’s Aquarium) to connect diverse urban audiences with Park Canada’s messaging - Measured and analyzed data collected at events to deliver weekly statistics and reports on audience reception at events and partner sites- Managed educational/event materials, tools, and equipment by creating a map of the storage locker and leading team storage locker orientation, leading to a decrease in packing time for events- Created a Special Events Training Manual for new urban outreach staff

Highlights:- Led training for new and returning assistants to ensure full understanding of procedures- Collaborated with the Desk Services Management Team to implement and enforce policies and run activities- Co-directed the Desk Services Programming in Residence Committee, which created programming for students living in residence to help support their transition to university- Responsibly handled confidential information and access to keys with care and respect Insights: - Effective and efficient verbal and written communication with students and staff; enhanced interpersonal and customer service skills - Independent problem solving - Improved adaptability and prioritization of tasks in high pressure and busy situations

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education/Digital Technologies

Bachelor'S Degree - Bki, Knowledge Integration

Knowledge Integration is an interdisciplinary program that teaches its students critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Attended the Regional Arts Program (RAP), specializing in instrumental music (flute). In the summer between grade 11 and grade 12, I.