Sara Goldkind Vaamonde Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Secured third place in the nation by employing critical thinking and analytical skills to develop coherent and logical arguments, enabling effective participation in competitive debates• Demonstrated strong public speaking skills by presenting well-researched arguments and ideas persuasively during debate competitions• Collaborated closely with teammates to strategize and coordinate efforts, fostering a cohesive and high-performing debate team

• Won first place in the nation by competing in the social delegation of the largest undergraduate charity business competition in Canada• Developed creativity and adaptability through a variety of challenges presented, including during the 36-hour challenge in Ottawa

• Selected as one of 19 students to participate in a 6-week program aimed at building case competition skills• Developed analytical and public-speaking skills through JDCC case simulations and training sessions

• Collaborated with fellow Greensuit members to execute various events throughout Welcome Week to develop friendships between incoming first-year students

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Supported the Foundation's business and charitable initiatives through thorough grant prospecting and research • Successfully authored and submitted 10 grant proposals for Casey House Foundation to secure funding for various projects and initiatives• Proficiently organized and managed large datasets, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility using Raisers Edge

North York, Ontario, Canada

• Prioritized compliance with our corporate clients while representing them in the field at in-person retail marketing events to drive sales of their products • Grew and maintained good customer relationships and markets by creating personal relationships with up to 75 customers per day • Coordinated sales efforts with team members to meet revenue goals and outcomes on time by advertising products to customers using convincing arguments

• Conducted market research to determine what data analytics skills Canadian employers sought out• Designed workshops based on various technical data analytics skills and software such as Excel, Tableau, and SQL• Prepared digital speakers packages with valuable information on the workshops and contacted potential workshop speakers

• Served as both a general counsellor and a one-on-one support staff for members who self-identified with various disabilities in order to help facilitate their effective participation in 100+ camp-wide programming activities (e.g., Off-location trips, physical games, art classes)• Modelled best practices in EDI to other participants and staff by demonstrating openness and willingness to collaborate to collectively create a safe and inclusive environment for all members• Demonstrated empathy and communication skills when attending to the unique needs of all participants, including those who were non-verbal

I was a summer camp counsellor both during and before the COVID-19 pandemic. In both situations, I led my group through various activities and field trips, prioritizing their safety above all else while still giving them a fun and engaging camp experience.

Italy

• Completed education and cultural development training prior to the start of the work term, ensuring cross-cultural differences would not be a hindrance to the teaching• Travelled to Italy for 35 days to represent Canada as an English tutor by working in a summer camp designed to inspire a love of learning English in children ages 5 to 14 years old• Stayed with host families in 2 different cities for a full cultural Immersion

• Mentored high school students as they competed in an educational case competition • Answered questions about a wide range of business acumen, provided feedback, and supported students throughout the process

• Selected as one of 15 students to participate in the most ambitious case competition for first and second-year students at DeGroote School of Business• Designed and presented solutions to real-world problems from corporate partners such as General Mills to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

• Created a start-up company and website designed to support new immigrants to Ontario with unique and crucial resettlement information, resulting in award recognition in multiple group and individual categories • Managed the development and progress of a team of 14 people across 6 departments by providing executive leadership and strategic planning and execution with respect to sales, marketing, HR and technology to produce a 95% ROI• We sold stickers and prints with original designs that promoted diversity and inclusion. Website link: https://underthetoquejaco.wixsite.com/underthetoque

Toronto, Canada Area

• Led classes of up to 15 students of youth, adolescents, adults, and seniors to ensure each member met their personal goals while also maintaining all safety and health precautions in place• Increased customer loyalty and satisfaction by giving individual attention to each student and their family and setting goals before, during, and after a lesson

Honours Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Exchange student at Aarhus University

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Activities and Societies: Concert band, school newspaper, book club, DECA provincial competitor, Pink Ribbon Club (founder and president).