Sherry Shu Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Canada

The Cansbridge Fellowship offered 27 Canadian university students (~3.9% acceptance rate) a one-week bootcamp in an entrepreneurial city, a $10000 scholarship to pursue an internship in Asia, and a diverse and ambitious network of global leaders.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Projected returns for a Canadian pension bond by estimating the probability of a legal change in the bond’s liquidity designation; developed a sell recommendation and presented it to senior leadership, resulting in ~$25 million saved- Analyzed Canadian macroeconomic data, identifying trends in economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and bond yields to recommend strategic adjustments to the composition of a $6 billion money market portfolio- Created 2 multivariable Excel models, projecting Bank of Canada overnight lending rates and provincial debt levels in a recessionary scenario to estimate Canadian federal and provincial bond returns in the next 6-12 months- Directed a team of 8 summer students as part of the BIPOC and Womxn’s ERGs to run a 100-employee diversity day event

Singapore, Singapore

- Authored an internal report analyzing metadata (with sources from 25,000+ schools) on gaps within STEM education in North America and Asia; presented findings to the CTO and proposed new product ideas to support underserved students- Spearheaded a growth marketing plan with a 5-member team to recruit 200 students for a summer coding competition- Recorded 10 student video interviews, managed 3 social media accounts, and wrote 30 posts to earn the first 120 followers- Fostered partnerships with 6 schools across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai to run after-school extracurricular classes

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Taught weekly online debate classes for a cumulative 60 English as a Second Language (ESL) students across Grades 7-10- Planned and facilitated 128 lessons and practice rounds on global affairs topics, provided personal feedback and report cards

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Find Your Story is a social enterprise that hopes to reignite youth engagement in the language arts and improve access to English education for students. We hold workshops, programs, and competitions for students around the world!- 1100+ social media followers- 300+ students served- $1750+ raised in funding

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Managing the "Screenwriting Edition" of Write to Discover, a free, four-week online writing workshop series for youth in the GTA.- Overseeing project planning and management- Outlining a task management schedule- Serving as the main point of contact for project participants, guests, speakers, etc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wrote, edited, and published monthly articles on WordPress; discussing technology, psychology, politics, and social issues.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Learned about the basics of technology entrepreneurship through mentorships and virtual workshops. - Placed 7th in final pitch competition for "Storytellers", a language-learning online platform associated with Find Your Story.

Bachelor'S Degree, Honours Business Administration (Hba)

Activities and Societies: Ivey Social Impact Club (Education & Advocacy Director), Ivey Community Consulting Project (Consultant)

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science, 3.92 (~90%)

Activities and Societies: UWO Debate Society (VP Finance), Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Founders Program (Marketing.

Women In Asset Management Program

Participated in a month of in-class learning about asset management basics (bond and equity valuation, time value of money), technical.

International Baccalaureate Student

Activities and Societies: DECA, Debate Society, Social Justice Council