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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Managing projects and client relationships for one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most influential marketing agencies. Secured new clients through coordinating proposals and pitch presentations, supporting the leadership team in closing deals. Improved internal processes through template creation and peer mentorship. Managed the delivery of a $100,000 USD events contract for a large bi-lateral institution with diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives in Ethiopia.

Calgary, Ab

Increased annual advertising revenue for The Bowest'ner (local newspaper) by 30% through securing contracts for recurring ads. Met sales quota set by board to increase revenue, returning the Bowest'ner to profitability.Oversaw all communications platforms including social media, email newsletter, and print newspaper. Produced new content for e-newsletter and print media on a monthly basis, and editing content generated by volunteer writing team.Oversaw planning for updated membership program, lead staff team in design thinking workshop. Grew our online audiences by delivering consistent new content, managing in house video-production, and collaborating with staff team to share relevant news with the community.

Chestermere, Alberta, Canada

Developed and maintained processes for managing our sales pipeline, including our Hubspot CRM system. Led weekly meetings with our senior engineers to track existing client relationships and implement our growth strategy. Created marketing documents for novel technologies utilized in our civil engineering practice (engineered wetlands for cold climate wastewater treatment). Managed trade show booths across Western Canada to connect with municipalities and developers in need of specialized water resource engineering and technology consulting. Delivered presentations for potential clients, closed deals to start new consulting projects, and secured grant funding through the federal government on behalf of those clients. Secured new clients through cold calling and LinkedIn marketing.

Chestermere, Alberta, Canada

Facilitator and lead analyst for a wastewater policy analysis project in partnership with Alberta Government and Alberta Innovates. Coordinated successful grant application; lead facilitation with elected officials and municipal staff from across the province; compiled the final report and coordinated the final recommendations with a team of exert wastewater engineers.Co-authored 3 Conceptual Design Reports for municipalities exploring innovative wastewater technologies. Developed subject matter expertise in engineered wetland design by establishing a comprehensive network of experienced practitioners worldwide. Delivered stormwater management reports on behalf of private land developers, securing approval for development with the City of Calgary Water resources department. Trained new EITs to complete reports and secure approvals with the City, and took on review responsibilities for internal Quality Assurance protocol.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Organized and lead executive team for student club of over 90 students from multiple faculties. Oversaw and established partnerships with local NGOs such as CAWST, HaitiArise, and HOPEthiopia. Coordinated member learning events and grant applications to promote club longevity. supported project managers in completion of pro-bono design projects for local and international non-profit partners.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Managed banking changes and bill payments for student-run club. Submitted funding applications and financial reports for executive meetings. Coordinated fundraising events, including successful year-end Bake Sale and Gala.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Worked as an intern with the Stormwater Management team in Stantec's Community Development department. Learning alongside a talented team of hydraulics engineers, delivering stormwater reports to support infrastructure development in Calgary. Often liaising and working with regulatory departments to achieve report approval.

Brooks, Ab

Manufactured custom irrigation pipes weekly, assisted the shop’s welder in metalwork. Surveyed farmland for new irrigation pivots and repaired existing pivots in the field. Collaborated with a wide variety of tradesmen and learned about provincial water distribution practices. Kept the warehouse and storefront organized

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Project90

International Summer Program, Engineering For Developing Communities

The Engineering for Developing Communities summer program is a multidisciplinary, month-long course that brings together students.