TAF is a regional climate agency that invests in low-carbon solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and helps scale them up for broad implementation. As Carbon and Co-Benefits Quantification Analyst, I: • Quantify the direct and potential long-term carbon reductions and co-benefits of TAF’s grants, programs, and investments to support data-informed decision making aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.• Support the maintenance and development of TAF’s Carbon… Show more TAF is a regional climate agency that invests in low-carbon solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and helps scale them up for broad implementation. As Carbon and Co-Benefits Quantification Analyst, I: • Quantify the direct and potential long-term carbon reductions and co-benefits of TAF’s grants, programs, and investments to support data-informed decision making aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.• Support the maintenance and development of TAF’s Carbon Emissions Quantification Methodology and related Practice Guidelines.• Conduct ad hoc research related to carbon emission quantification methodologies, climate mitigation co-benefits, decarbonization initiatives, and other topics relevant to TAF's mandate. Show less

AquaSignum Inc. is a water tech start-up with the mission to design and commercialize innovative water sensors for environmental consulting projects. As a Co-Founder of AquaSignum, I:• Demonstrated sound strategic vision and knowledge of current industry trends in procuring a competitive federal government grant related to Great Lakes protection and restoration, worth over $50,000. • Added to the breadth of my environmental consulting experience as it relates to water management… Show more AquaSignum Inc. is a water tech start-up with the mission to design and commercialize innovative water sensors for environmental consulting projects. As a Co-Founder of AquaSignum, I:• Demonstrated sound strategic vision and knowledge of current industry trends in procuring a competitive federal government grant related to Great Lakes protection and restoration, worth over $50,000. • Added to the breadth of my environmental consulting experience as it relates to water management and sustainability issues, having contributed to 3 environmental water-quality consulting projects with large municipal clients. • Employed effective client-facing communication abilities, authoring numerous project proposals, funding applications, and white papers, as well as a comprehensive consulting report which provided actionable insights to decision-makers at a large municipal client. Show less

Through regular one-on-one appointments, I provide writers with thoughtful, actionable feedback with which to improve the clarity, flow, and overall quality of their writing. In this role, I have demonstrated:• A passion for, and dedication to, teaching, advising, and mentoring, exemplified by the more than 450 hours of personalized, writing-focused counselling I have provided to over 100 writers working within a diverse range of disciplines. • First-rate oral communication… Show more Through regular one-on-one appointments, I provide writers with thoughtful, actionable feedback with which to improve the clarity, flow, and overall quality of their writing. In this role, I have demonstrated:• A passion for, and dedication to, teaching, advising, and mentoring, exemplified by the more than 450 hours of personalized, writing-focused counselling I have provided to over 100 writers working within a diverse range of disciplines. • First-rate oral communication abilities, having also delivered numerous writing-focused workshops on topics such as "Effective Revising and Editing", "Critical Reading", "Referencing and Citation Styles", and "Common Grammar Errors" to groups of up to 50 writers at a time. • Ingenuity, leadership, and professional awareness when asked by our Program Director to develop and implement a Dissertation Coaching program, providing one-on-one guidance to PhD candidates in diverse disciplines. In just 2 months, the program has seen a steady increase in enrollment and referrals. Show less

As Environmental Scientist and PhD Candidate in Ryerson University's Environmental Applied Science and Management program, I demonstrated: • Advanced project management abilities, exemplified by the planning and execution of a comprehensive research project in which I developed an innovative biological carbon capture system, published two peer-reviewed research papers, and successfully-defended a PhD dissertation.• Expert level research acumen with the ability to identify key… Show more As Environmental Scientist and PhD Candidate in Ryerson University's Environmental Applied Science and Management program, I demonstrated: • Advanced project management abilities, exemplified by the planning and execution of a comprehensive research project in which I developed an innovative biological carbon capture system, published two peer-reviewed research papers, and successfully-defended a PhD dissertation.• Expert level research acumen with the ability to identify key knowledge gaps related to climate change and sustainability, and synthesize pragmatic and actionable plans for addressing them.• Proven project proposal and grant writing skills, having been awarded a competitive Doctoral Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS-D) by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, totaling $63,000. Show less

Throughout my post-graduate studies and research career, I have held numerous positions involving the design and delivery of university-level science courses. In these roles, I: • Demonstrated decisiveness, integrity, and professionalism in my dealings with students and senior university directors, having taught more than 15 courses in areas such as "Microbiology", "Parasitology and Pest Control", and "Foundations of Aetiology".• Exercised emotional intelligence and effective… Show more Throughout my post-graduate studies and research career, I have held numerous positions involving the design and delivery of university-level science courses. In these roles, I: • Demonstrated decisiveness, integrity, and professionalism in my dealings with students and senior university directors, having taught more than 15 courses in areas such as "Microbiology", "Parasitology and Pest Control", and "Foundations of Aetiology".• Exercised emotional intelligence and effective conflict resolution, particularly as it related to evaluating students’ work and articulating my assessments in a confident yet empathetic manner, resulting in my performance evaluations being consistently at the highest level achievable.• Applied strong organizational skills in methodically and meticulously tracking the grades, and related correspondences, of up to 100 students spanning 4 different courses at a time. Show less

From 2013 to 2015, I managed all activities within the school’s Public Health and Occupational Health teaching labs. In this role, I:• Used empathy, understanding, and relationship-building to foster an inclusive and positive learning environment for over 300 occupational and public health industry trainees. • Formed strategic partnerships with researchers, equipment vendors, and industry professionals, and liaised with the architectural firm retained to design a brand-new… Show more From 2013 to 2015, I managed all activities within the school’s Public Health and Occupational Health teaching labs. In this role, I:• Used empathy, understanding, and relationship-building to foster an inclusive and positive learning environment for over 300 occupational and public health industry trainees. • Formed strategic partnerships with researchers, equipment vendors, and industry professionals, and liaised with the architectural firm retained to design a brand-new university building, ensuring that our labs’ unique needs were adequately reflected in the design blueprints. • Displayed initiative and work ethic in conducting the school’s first comprehensive equipment and supplies inventory, requiring me to catalogue nearly 500 individual items and present it to the school’s director and senior staff in a comprehendible, user-friendly format that is still in use after 7 years. Show less

In addition to my role as Junior Environmental Scientist, I was promoted to Research and Laboratory Manager following completion of my master’s degree in 2011. In this role, I: • Demonstrated effective leadership and personnel management, overseeing the day-to-day activities of a team consisting of 5 to 10 junior researchers within an environmental research laboratory. • Honed my financial acumen and resource management abilities, as I was responsible for the procurement and… Show more In addition to my role as Junior Environmental Scientist, I was promoted to Research and Laboratory Manager following completion of my master’s degree in 2011. In this role, I: • Demonstrated effective leadership and personnel management, overseeing the day-to-day activities of a team consisting of 5 to 10 junior researchers within an environmental research laboratory. • Honed my financial acumen and resource management abilities, as I was responsible for the procurement and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies, and managed the group’s research budget, which totaled over $100,000.• Provided formal and informal mentorship and training to junior colleagues, most of whom, I am proud to say, now enjoy successful careers in a diverse range of environmental industries. Show less

In my role as Junior Environmental Scientist, I:• Utilized cross-functional project management skills to coordinate a team of collaborators from across Canada in a project related to renewable energy innovation, which led to me author 2 peer-reviewed publications in this field and contributed to the successful renewal of project funding.• Demonstrated expert communication and knowledge of funding acquisition, having written a project proposal for which I was awarded a major… Show more In my role as Junior Environmental Scientist, I:• Utilized cross-functional project management skills to coordinate a team of collaborators from across Canada in a project related to renewable energy innovation, which led to me author 2 peer-reviewed publications in this field and contributed to the successful renewal of project funding.• Demonstrated expert communication and knowledge of funding acquisition, having written a project proposal for which I was awarded a major competitive government grant totalling $16,000. • Employed effective time-management abilities to successfully balance responsibilities and competing priorities related to laboratory research, coursework, and other professional obligations, leading me to achieve a Master of Science degree in the field of Molecular Science. Show less

In my role as Facility Operator, I:• Exercised sound oversight and decision-making while on duty, as I was responsible for building-related operations at several of the City’s recreational facilities. One of these was “The Wave Pool”, the region’s most popular leisure centre which routinely welcomes well-over 1000 patrons per week.• Honed my regulatory acumen while working under a strict EHS regulatory framework, particularly as it related to maintaining, monitoring, and… Show more In my role as Facility Operator, I:• Exercised sound oversight and decision-making while on duty, as I was responsible for building-related operations at several of the City’s recreational facilities. One of these was “The Wave Pool”, the region’s most popular leisure centre which routinely welcomes well-over 1000 patrons per week.• Honed my regulatory acumen while working under a strict EHS regulatory framework, particularly as it related to maintaining, monitoring, and reporting pool chemical levels, having performed and logged over 1500 individual water-quality tests during my employ.• Applied effective client-facing skills, regularly coordinating with clients who had rented City facilities to ensure that the specific needs of their private event were met, resulting in high customer satisfaction and frequent repeat business. Show less