Kayla Klym Email & Phone Number

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria

Contributing member of a small research team conducting original research in the field of resource management. Responsible for various aspects of project management including writing a literature review, conducting interviews, data analysis, and drafting an academic article for publication.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Lab coordinator at the Social Exergy & Energy Lab created by Dr. Christina Hoicka in the University of Victoria Geography Department. This new lab to the University of Victoria is an interdisciplinary research program conducting research in Renewable Energy Transitions and addressing socio-technical challenges for urban areas transitioning to renewable energy sources. I support research activities at the lab, specifically: project management of research projects with support of the Principal Investigator; qualitative research and data analysis; grant proposal preparation and submission; liaising, preparation and submission of human resources materials; organization and set up of the lab space; budgeting and filing on various research projects; providing technical support to Principal Investigator and lab members, and developing and implementing a lab communications plan to support knowledge mobilization.

Assisted with developing communications materials and organizing events, workshops, and meetings that promote research for a sustainable and equitable world. Helped organize and provided technical support for virtual and in-person events of up to 300 attendees.The Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria is a multidisciplinary group of researchers and staff promoting collaborative and cross-regional research and connecting researchers in the field of global studies.

Assisting with creating marketing materials, writing e news articles, social media posts, managing contact databases, and event planning for a non-profit organization working closely with Vancouver Island businesses.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Marking term papers, midterms, and final exams for an upper year course in the Geography department at the University of Victoria. Worked closely with the professor and utilized prior knowledge of the course material obtained during my undergraduate degree to provide fair assessments and valuable feedback on student work under strict deadlines.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Worked with a small, cohesive group of staff to deliver exceptional customer service in a busy restaurant environment.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Conducted hands-on customer service to fit customers with a shoe based on their specific needs based on extensive product knowledge. Participated in courses concerning shoe fittings and medical conditions.

Assistant editor for an Agriculture in the Classroom (National) Project entitled "Connecting Agriculture- Piecing Together Our Food Story: A pilot activity for Grades 7 to 9". Assisted the managing editor with copy and structural editing of documents.

Worked with the Director of MIT Communications Futures Program on a project regarding trends in social media. Conducted research and data analysis, data collection, proofreading, and fact checking of research materials.