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Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
About Heather Fernandes
Hello! My name is Heather Fernandes (she/her) and I am an iBBA candidate at the Schulich School of Business! I am passionate about leadership, community involvement and advocacy. From 2020-2021, I held the position of Student Trustee for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, where I represented all 73,000 students at the board level. I was also a dedicated Student Council member (4 years), provincial champion and international finalist for DECA, national champion for FBLA, accomplished pianist, and aspiring lawyer! Currently, I am the Co-President of the Business Law Association and the Senior Advisor (previous co-president) for the Schulich Sales Association at Schulich. Within these roles, I helped organize and plan various events for the benefit of the student community with regards to business law and sales).I am a hardworking person with excellent interpersonal skills. My goal is to acquire knowledge from every situation I find myself in and continue to grow as a leader. I look forward to exiting university with this same enthusiasm and passion! Please feel free to reach out on LinkedIn!
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Heather Fernandes Work Experience Details
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Co PresidentBusiness Law AssociationToronto, On, Ca
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Senior AdvisorYork Sales Association Feb 2024 - PresentToronto, Ontario, Canada- Advise the executive team on strategic planning and organizational development - Provide mentorship to junior executives on leadership, project management, and career development - Assist in the organization of events during the year - Foster relationships with industry professionals, alumni, and sponsors -
Co-PresidentYork Sales Association Jan 2023 - Jan 2024- Managed a diverse team of 30 executives, coordinating industry events and sponsorships to educate students about sales (sales panels, conferences, workshops, networking, and case competitions)- Worked directly with administration and assisted with corporate outreach- Increased student membership and overall revenue by 150% and enhanced online presence and social media following by 40%
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Communications DirectorYork Sales Association May 2022 - Jan 2023Marketing Comms Director - As a marketing director, I help with the overall marketing of the club through the use of social media. Specifically, I help to increase communication with the Schulich community.
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First Year RepresentativeYork Sales Association Oct 2021 - Apr 2022First Year Representative (FYR) - As a First Year Representative, I help contribute to the executive for the York Sales Association. I reach out to the first year community to engage them within the club, increase memberships, and help them learn more about what sales has to offer. As an exec member, I also help support the executive team in creating, promoting, and hosting various events and activities.
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Co PresidentBusiness Law Association Jan 2024 - PresentToronto, Ontario, Canada- Manage a team of 27 executives to plan and execute events relating to business law (debate competition, appeal conferences, LSAT workshops, law insights, networking events, and mentorship programs)- Coordinate with administrative staff to manage club finances and resources while overseeing 10+ annual events (including a new mentorship program and women in law workshop)
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Vp Of EventsBusiness Law Association Feb 2023 - Jan 2024- Manage a team of two associates to create and finalize event plans - Organize various events to engage with the Schulich community (over 1500+ students) - Coordinate with administration and external logistic teams to deliver quality events - Collaborate with various functions of BLA to coordinate sponsors, alumni relations, and business law related activities
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Events AssociateBusiness Law Association May 2022 - Feb 2023Events Associate- As an events associate, I help with the organization of events and activities to engage with BLA members and incentivize more membership.
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First Year RepresentativeBusiness Law Association Oct 2021 - Apr 2022First Year Representative (FYR)- As a First Year Representative, I assist the executive team in promoting and organizing events while reaching out to the first year community. As a FYR, I am able to help different executives through BLA’s rotational program that allows me to expand my interests and have a diverse portfolio of skills.
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Operations ManagerKumon North America, Inc. Jul 2021 - PresentMalton, Ontario- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning of administrative and instructional processes- Oversaw student academic progress and coordinated with instructors to implement learning plans - Managed budget, optimized resource allocation, and increased operational efficiency by 21% - Achieved and maintained a student retention rate of over 12% -
Junior Hr CoordinatorInfrastructure Canada Sep 2022 - Jan 2024- Assisted the HR Planning and Classification team in optimising data collection and improving performance metrics- Organised, compiled, and maintained Excel spreadsheets, ensuring accurate HR data for the entire department - Assisted in the preparation, organisation, and management of more than 200 employee contracts with new processes that reduced processing time by 20% (completed in English, as well as some French capacity) -
International Business DelegateJdcc Schulich Aug 2022 - Feb 2023Greater Toronto Area, Canada- completed 15+ cases over the span of 6 months, in preparation for the largest undergraduate case competition in central Canada - Practiced organization, time management skills, strategic thinking and data analysis to complete pressure tank cases. - Placed 1st in International Business discipline competing against top business schools (sponsored by Avanade) -
Awards And Influencer InternEmozo Labs Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 -
Seo InternDovetail Teambuilding And Training Jun 2022 - Aug 2022- Worked in a close-knit team to establish Dovetail as a leading company in corporate company culture services- Created engaging content for social media platforms, increasing online engagement by 15% (blogs, articles, and product descriptions)- Implemented SEO strategies and boosted website traffic by 25% and improved email marketing open rates by 10% -
Special Ballot Officer/Resource Staff/Revising AgentElections Ontario Apr 2022 - Jun 2022Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada- Help the Returning Office for Mississauga-Lakeshore (population: 113,003) in conducting the 2022 Provincial Election - provide administrative and operation support for the returning office, including the administration of special ballots, applications, registrations, and voting processes - Complete data entry and registration for electors in the district - Assist electors in all information pertaining to the election and voting processes - Greet and assist any electors and poll officials when the vote, attend training sessions, and inquire about voting/ Election Day -
2020-2021 Student Trustee For Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board (Dpcdsb)Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Aug 2020 - Aug 2021The role of a Student Trustee includes representing approximately 78,000 students and leading Student Senate, a group comprised of secondary school representatives across the DPCDSB. Through Student Senate, meaningful discussions take place regarding a variety of issues, initiatives, and ideas that can be shared easily with other secondary schools. Through leadership and participation in these meetings, the Student Trustees can better understand what students need or want. Information arising from Student Senate meetings is shared with the Board of Trustees through Student Voice reports, which are brief summaries on initiatives Student Senate is planning as well as other any other information related to student voice. As a Student Trustee, I had opportunities to develop and enhance critical life skills, including leadership, communication, while helping prepare for the future. Student Trustees participate in a variety of conferences and meetings such as, OSTA-AECO conferences and OCSTA meetings. -
Southern Regional Representative (Catholic Board Cabinet)Osta-Aeco Aug 2020 - Aug 2021- Worked with the Catholic Board cabinet to communicate and engage with the southern regional catholic school boards (Niagara, Hamilton Wentworth, Waterloo, Wellington) - Helped the Cabinet team with organizing/hosting sessions during OSTA-AECO conferences and in collaboration with the Ontario Catholic Schools Trustees Association (OCSTA)- Represent student voice through the largest official student stakeholder group in Ontario, in communication with the Ministry of Education -
Student Trustee/ Executive MemberSt. Francis Xavier Student Council Jun 2020 - Jun 2021- Elected by peers to represent their voice (2000+ students)- Communicated with various members of the school community and represented their interests (2000 + students)- Organized events for the benefit of the community (e.g. movie nights, semi-formals, escape rooms, etc.)- Fundraised for various initiatives like the Yellow Friendship Bench (mental health and suicide prevention), Downie & Wenjack Fund (indigenous reconciliation), Happy Soul Project, Sick Kids, and much more. (e.g. helped raise over $10,000 for Yellow Friendship Bench) - Maintained a positive reputation around the school- Participated in various conferences and opportunities to represent student voice and lead the call for change- Helped core executive team in leading the Student Council team and organizing events throughout the school year - Worked as a leader in various committees to ensure events were on schedule and acted as a mentor to new students -
Student Voice RepresentativeSt. Francis Xavier Student Council Jun 2019 - Jun 2020- Elected by peers to represent their voice (2000+ students)- Communicated with various members of the school community and represented their interests (2000 + students)- Participated in student senate meetings with reps from across DPCDSB - Worked with fellow student leaders to share ideas and communicate about school concerns across the board- Organized events for the benefit of the community (e.g. movie nights, semi-formals, escape rooms, etc.)- Fundraised for various initiatives like the Yellow Friendship Bench (mental health and suicide prevention), Downie & Wenjack Fund (indigenous reconciliation), Happy Soul Project, Sick Kids, and much more. (e.g. helped raise over $10,000 for Yellow Friendship Bench) - Maintained a positive reputation around the school- Participated in various conferences and opportunities to represent student voice
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Minister Of RecordsSt. Francis Xavier Student Council Jun 2018 - Jun 2019- Prepared meeting minutes for weekly student council meetings to help increase communication and organization - Reviewed financial records for funding and reimbursements - Conducted reimbursements for any event purchases - Communicated with various members of the school community - Organized events for the benefit of the community (e.g. movie nights, semi-formals, escape rooms, etc.)- Fundraised for various initiatives like the Sick Kids Foundation and much more- Maintained a positive reputation around the school
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Student Council (Grade 9 Representative)St. Francis Xavier Student Council Oct 2017 - Jun 2018- Elected by freshmen peers to represent their voice (400+ students)- Communicated with various members of the school community and represented their interests (400 + students)- Help organize events for the benefit of the community (e.g. movie nights, semi-formals, escape rooms, etc.)- Maintained a positive reputation around the school
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Deca Executive Member (St. Francis Xavier Chapter)Deca Inc. Oct 2017 - Jun 2021DECA Member (2017-2018) 2019 Provincial Champion and International Qualifier2021 Provincial Champion and International Champion (Top 6)Written Training Executive (2020-2021)- Organization for youth to compete and receive exposure to the business world- Qualified and competed internationally (ICDC 2019, FBLA 2020, ICDC 2021)- Participated in various business conferences that focused on sharing important business skills (Ambition conference-participant, I Aspire- Finance committee member)- Trained written members for provincials and internationals -
Lifeguard/ InstructorCity Of Mississauga Sep 2019 - Apr 2020Mississauga, Ontario, Canada- act as a first responder in emergency situations- work as an instructor teaching lifesaving swim skills
Heather Fernandes Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
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Heather Fernandes works for Business Law Association
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Heather Fernandes's current role is Co President.
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Heather Fernandes attended Schulich School Of Business - York University, Esade, St. Francis Xavier Secondary School.
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