Staffer for Senator Paula Simons

• Self-motivated: pitches, writes, and photographs weekly content related to the U of T and local Toronto community for an audience over 80 000; working closely with contributors, masthead and web developers to ensure stories are told uniquely and accurately• Manages the paper’s Instagram, creates weekly content based on given analytics and data• Takes initiative by proposing new and creative ideas to promote student journalism: introduced Photo of the Week and Holiday Art Gallery which showcased 20 student artists and 100 attendees• Demonstrates high integrity by respecting the rights, cultures, and identities of individuals when photographing and reporting• Prior: Associate Photo Editor [2018-2019]

• Resolved customer concerns in a timely fashion both in English and Mandarin to provide excellent customer service• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in person and over the phone while maintaining a professional demeanour • Quick learner and easy adaptability to environment, represented through instant familiarity with software such as Cisco, Archtics, and PCI

• Took leadership and initiative to solve emergencies individually on the ski hill with pressure and time constraints• Demonstrated extraordinary enthusiasm and passion towards understanding students and working with colleagues