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St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

St. Catharines

Secured full-time position following three, 4-month co-op work terms. Liaised with clients and collaborated with Senior Accountants to devise solutions and strategies. Regularly corresponded with CRA. Planned and performed audits, prepared tax returns, and completed notice to readers. Specialized in serving Municipalities and Housing clients.KEY RESULTS:• Leveraged technology (CaseWare and TaxPrep) to expedite processes and efficiently execute audit engagements for municipal, private, and public companies.• Coordinated with teams of up to 3 people to complete multiple, simultaneous audits.• Enhanced knowledge and practical understanding of accounting policies and procedures, audit and review requirements, and tax laws.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Collaborated with team members during practice and strategy development sessions to improve competitiveness and teamwork skills. KEY RESULTS:• Selected to team leadership role and devised competition strategies.• Conducted competitive research to gain insights on other university teams.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Partnered with other students to revive the campus’s Esports Society. Assumed lead role in recruitment and event organization. Handled scheduling, secured partnerships and sponsorships, created marketing strategies, and executed event logistics.KEY RESULTS:• Ramped-up growth and built the society into one of the most passionate and engaged on campus.• Orchestrated the society’s flagship event: “Frag for Cancer”. Raised $2K+ for the Canadian Cancer Society and attracted the largest participation for a gaming tournament in Atlantic Canada.• Netted funding from various sponsors to keep participant costs low and provide prizes/incentives.• Managed premier competition teams that played in high-profile leagues, including Collegiate Star League and ULol.