Shany Marks Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Co-founded IQ+ Educators to help students excel through the Ontario curriculum
• Create personalized education plans based on client needs that resulted in an average boost in grades of 9% across the 2024 cohort YTD
• Developed and continue to expand a robust clientele of over 25 students and a team of six tutors
• Sustained an average of 17% revenue growth Year-over-Year (YoY)
• Continuously implementing business development techniques leveraging social media platforms (i.e. Facebook ads/groups, etc.), the company website, and networking events to prospect clients and share the value.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Contribute to the ongoing longitudinal team which studies how stress and other early experiences in 6-month-old infants influences brain and language development
• Attend biweekly longitudinal study team meetings to discuss the progress of the study
• Conducted an Independent Research Study (IRP) and Specialized Honours Thesis about the effects of stressors in infancy on memory outcomes
• Trained to administer electroencephalogram (EEG) during study visits
• Tested questionnaire battery for longitudinal survey and provided feedback on how to improve it
• Attend monthly journal club meetings to read and discuss important research findings in the field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Contribute to over 20 projects involving consumer attitudes toward Fortune 500 Companies' products
• Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses to help companies understand the value they offer consumers and how to cater their products to optimize sales
• Distribute 45+ tasks per deliverable amongst nine co-workers to generate reports within the allotted time
• Onboarded and trained two contractors on the analyses and reporting protocols
• Review reports to ensure accuracy in quantitative data and consistent formatting throughout

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

• Ensured the safe operation of rollercoasters in a fast-paced environment
• Warmly welcomed guests to the ride and connected with them for the duration of the attraction
• Informed management of issues with the rides
• Resolved guest dissatisfaction and provided efficient solutions
• Coordinated with and motivated fellow team members to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

• Taught Ballroom and Latin American choreography to beginner students between the ages of 20-70
• Provided a welcoming and comfortable environment to anxious students
• Motivated students through empathetic means to overcome their struggles and dance confidently
• Helped strengthen students’ self-esteem through their progression in dance and lending positive encouragement

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

• Administered, answered, and returned telephone calls to clients as required by lawyers
• Screened clients’ complications in person and/or over the phone regarding matters across a variety of departments
• Filed a business name report to Corporations Canada and successfully obtained business name on behalf of the client
• Collaborated alongside my fellow co-op student to carry out tasks

Concord, Ontario, Canada

• Supervised campers between the ages of 4-12
• Facilitated joyful and safe activities during playtime
• Ensured that children with social and behavioural difficulties were given sufficient emotional and practical support
• Resolved conflicts between campers using a variety of conflict-management strategies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Specialized Honours Graduated Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 8.88/9.0)

High School Diploma