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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I was initially hired as the hotel receptionist during peak demand for this well-established hotel jazz and blues bar and earned multiple promotions in 1 year, from hotel reception to doorman, bartender, and supervisor.In this role, I honed leadership and multi-tasking skills and learned how to navigate complex situations with conflicting priorities. As a primary liaison for facilitating operations, I managed finances and business workflows for each shift, including the bar, stage, and… Show more I was initially hired as the hotel receptionist during peak demand for this well-established hotel jazz and blues bar and earned multiple promotions in 1 year, from hotel reception to doorman, bartender, and supervisor.In this role, I honed leadership and multi-tasking skills and learned how to navigate complex situations with conflicting priorities. As a primary liaison for facilitating operations, I managed finances and business workflows for each shift, including the bar, stage, and hotel. While supervising up to 10 staff members in different departments, I also helped select and book musicians for 80+ monthly shows.Key Milestones:► Consistently delivered high-quality customer service to 175+ patrons while fostering a culture of service, safety, and inclusion. >> Garnered stellar customer reviews along with trips and bonuses due to exceptional leadership. >> Recommended hires and helped them progress to lucrative positions. ► Deescalated issues, which fuelled promotions. Within 1 year, led entire operations as a right hand to the manager. >> Anticipated and responded to timely needs of this fast-paced multifaceted business. ► Collected ~$45,000 in cover charges over 2 weeks of the TD Downtown Jazz Festival while liaising with world-class musicians. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working in a small team, I explored transit equity and its impacts on health outcomes in under-resourced communities in Toronto. I learned to apply design thinking models to better understand complex problems and develop scalable solutions. I also established relationships and conducted interviews with key community stakeholders, a critical component of success. This collaborative program centred on community-led tactical urbanism projects, Public TransActions, is in progress and continues… Show more Working in a small team, I explored transit equity and its impacts on health outcomes in under-resourced communities in Toronto. I learned to apply design thinking models to better understand complex problems and develop scalable solutions. I also established relationships and conducted interviews with key community stakeholders, a critical component of success. This collaborative program centred on community-led tactical urbanism projects, Public TransActions, is in progress and continues development.Key Milestones:► Collaboratively designed and pitched program to fund and facilitate community-led transit projects, addressing transit inequity in Toronto’s underserved neighbourhoods, while empowering residents to improve their transit experience and building meaningful partnerships.► Expanded city building knowledge while refining project management and leadership competencies.► Invited by Senior Program Manager to participate in Future Cities Canada Forum to identify and examine some of the most promising possible approaches to advancing a National Civic Commons Strategy. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a classroom assistant, I supported 3 classes each Saturday of 5–10 students aged 3–10.My role was to encourage their passion for learning the fundamentals of musical expression. Focused on maximizing efficiency and results, I set up the classroom and reviewed lesson plans with the teacher, coordinated equipment, and navigated technical requirements. I also interfaced with parents after each class to address any questions and inform on progress. I ensured that the class was always… Show more As a classroom assistant, I supported 3 classes each Saturday of 5–10 students aged 3–10.My role was to encourage their passion for learning the fundamentals of musical expression. Focused on maximizing efficiency and results, I set up the classroom and reviewed lesson plans with the teacher, coordinated equipment, and navigated technical requirements. I also interfaced with parents after each class to address any questions and inform on progress. I ensured that the class was always kept neat and clean, which facilitated a high-performance environment for creative and collaborative learning.Key Milestones:► Fostered a safe, supportive environment and encouraged freedom of creative expression for students.► Reflected a role model that bolstered morale and promoted engagement at all student levels. Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Upon earning an Undergraduate Student Research Award, I partnered with McMaster Experimental Economics Lab (McEEL) in summer 2014 to support research. My ambitious efforts led to securing sufficient funding to support the creation of this position and as a result, I was offered the role. I had the opportunity to present my well-researched findings from a literature review at a symposium. Research focused on the effect of communication on common-pool resource (CPR) management… Show more Upon earning an Undergraduate Student Research Award, I partnered with McMaster Experimental Economics Lab (McEEL) in summer 2014 to support research. My ambitious efforts led to securing sufficient funding to support the creation of this position and as a result, I was offered the role. I had the opportunity to present my well-researched findings from a literature review at a symposium. Research focused on the effect of communication on common-pool resource (CPR) management. Working with Dr. Stuart Mestelman at McMaster University showed me how to care for co-workers like family. His unparalleled dedication exuded an unrelenting passion and joy for research and writing. He inspired me through his passion for his work and his care for the people he worked with.Key Milestones:► Raised awareness on the sustainable management of common-pool resources. >> Co-authored the paper for the edited volume.► Boosted the McMaster brand. >> Revamped outdated websites for Department of Economics’ Graduate Program and McEEL.► Programmed software needed to run new set of lab experiments.>> Earned $6000 foreign study supplement to travel to Australia to study with the former post-doctorate and expert.>> Remained flexible to the changing needs of the research team.► Earned my first academic publication. >> Engaged in research that compared, contrasted design, methods, and results across all existing CPR experiments. Show less

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

As a teaching assistant at McMaster University with the Department of Economics, I applied my knowledge to grade assignments, supervise tests, and provide personal academic support to students in class and during weekly office hours. Key Milestones:► Communicated complex concepts and delivered candid feedback while balancing clarity with compassion.► Aided struggling students in Statistics class to grasp concepts.>> Tutored student with challenges who successfully… Show more As a teaching assistant at McMaster University with the Department of Economics, I applied my knowledge to grade assignments, supervise tests, and provide personal academic support to students in class and during weekly office hours. Key Milestones:► Communicated complex concepts and delivered candid feedback while balancing clarity with compassion.► Aided struggling students in Statistics class to grasp concepts.>> Tutored student with challenges who successfully passed the class.► Developed and deployed efficient grading system for 200 students while navigating timely academic priorities. Show less

Sutton, Ontario, Canada

At Black River Public School, I worked with teachers to provide student support in literacy and numeracy for Grades 1 through 6, prepared learning materials, and set up the classroom for optimal efficiency and learning.Key Milestones:► Drove high performance.>> Set individual student goals, expectations, and routines via motivational strategies.

Sutton, Ontario, Canada

At Black River Public School, I worked with teachers to provide student support in literacy and numeracy for Grades 1 through 6, prepared learning materials, and set up the classroom for optimal efficiency and learning.Key Milestones:► Drove high performance.>> Set individual student goals, expectations, and routines via motivational strategies.

Bachelor Of Music - Bmus, Music, 3.9

Focused on jazz performance with specializations in audio production and composition/arranging. For my final project, I composed.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Economics, 4.0

Activities and Societies: McMaster University Jazz Band Research Interests: Commons Governance, Environmental Economics, Experimental.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, 4.0

Activities and Societies: MACgreen, McMaster University Jazz Band, McMaster University Concert Band Minors in Environmental Studies.