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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Acted as team lead for the government relations engagement and government funding strategy in Canada (federal, provincial, and municipal), and supported stakeholder engagement efforts in the United States.
• Lead grant writer and project manager for successful funding applications for R&D projects and medium-capital projects.
• Coordinated and supported company site visits from key government stakeholders, including the Prime Minister of Canada, the EU Commission President, the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, and the U.S. Senate Majority.
• Advocated for policy priorities by cultivating relationships with government stakeholders and generated policy recommendations to support and advance corporate goals.

• Researched and wrote research notes and background material on federal government legislation for clients.
• Prepared briefing notes and provided policy analysis on government legislation for senior management and key stakeholders presenting policy options and strategic advice and recommendations.
• Monitored media to track policy issues and to keep clients and management informed on developments related to their policy agenda.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Led weekly tutorials for undergraduate research methodology and international relations/comparative politics courses
• Taught students how to write effective research papers, conduct literature reviews, and qualitative and quantitative research methodology skills
• Graded essays, assignments, and provided academic guidance and assistance to students

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Identified key stakeholders and provided comprehensive research on relevant regulations, legislation, and policies to support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland’s social, political, and economic positioning in.
• Supported local strategic trade development by writing analysis and reports on Canadian industries for Finnish businesses entering the Canadian market.
• Wrote and edited English speeches and documents for the Ambassador and other diplomatic staff.
• Updated and maintained the Embassy website, assisted in managing the Embassy’s social media accounts, and monitored media for Canadian news stories relevant to the Embassy’s interests.
• Provided assistance in consular services including the processing of passport and immigration applications to Finland.
• Planned and organized Embassy events and receptions including soliciting bids from vendors, inviting key government and cultural stakeholders, and managing event logistics

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Program assistant position within the Program Integrity Unit of the Case Processing Centre-Ottawa, one of the main case processing centre for permanent and temporary residency applications in Canada
• Conducted information verifications, telephone interviews, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection, and wrote case file analyses to determine possible fraudulent activities in immigration applications
• Completed record checks, and security screenings in the Global Case Management System (GCMS) for the purpose of approving immigration applications
• Coordinated with CBSA, CSIS, and other stakeholders during investigations of possible fraudulent activities

Gatineau, Quebec

• Junior analyst position in the Program Management Office of the Acquisitions Program Transformation, a Government of Canada wide interdepartment transformation project to overhaul the departmental procurement systems
• Conducted research and drafted a report on best practices for an impact assessment of the program transformation
• Developed and organized an action plan to update and improve information about the program transformation located on internal websites
• Drafted communication material intended for various stakeholders and assisted in the development of key messages and communications strategies
• Assisted in the planning and development of engagement sessions with the different stakeholders of the project

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Conducted research and prepared briefing materials on the Member of Parliament’s constituency, proving the MP with relevant information for decision-making and public engagements.
• Managed and wrote email and letter correspondence to stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Developed the MP's social media presence, creating engaging content and fostering online community engagement to enhance public communication with stakeholders.

Barrie, Ontario

• Responded to client inquiries regarding apprenticeship training over the phone and through email in a timely manner
• Developed clerical skills by typing out, photocopying, and filing client files
• Organized file room and cleaned out files to be archived
• Learned and applied computer skills through the use of the Ministry's database and Microsoft Word and Excel

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Politics, 3.9/4.0 Gpa

Cumulative research project on the politics of content moderation of graphic videos from the Syrian Civil War on YouTube Research.

Honours Bachelor Of Social Science, Double Majors In Political Science And Sociology, 3.7/4 Gpa