Sonia Patel Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Worked as a member of the French Language Services team and carried out all duties in French• Compiled and analyzed statistics of all translation work conducted through the department within the past 4 years to assist in better understanding current resource allocation and future trends• Conducted research and fact-checking to support translation and other project areas • Performed administrative tasks such as filing and completing invoices• Updated design and content of FLS office publications

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided bilingual (EN/FR) one-on-one and small group assistance for students looking to improve their writing and career-related skills• Reviewed and edited assignments, job applications, resumes, and graduate school applications• Worked with students to develop strategies and skills including time management, critical thinking, and clarity

Toronto, Canada Area

• Conducted interviews to assist in the hiring of residence life staff• Supervised and supported the residence don team• Supported the Residence Life Coordinator with administrative duties including preparing training materials, approving don duty shift reports, and relaying important announcements to the team• Participated in a rotating on-call schedule to assist dons and residents in emergency and non-emergency situations

Toronto, Canada Area

• Fostered a community environment in residence for both domestic and international students, with particular focus on a house of 40 residents• Connected students to resources such as counselling, financial, and academic services • Developed monthly programming through planning, preparation, advertising, execution, and evaluation of events• Conducted administrative tasks such as event logs and monthly budget reports• Assisted students in situations of distress, crisis, and emergency through a rotating on-call schedule

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintained an active online presence to showcase student life for prospective students through various social media platforms including: Wordpress, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram• Helped run a Facebook group for students who had received admission offers where they could introduce themselves to other students and receive answers to their questions • Met with prospective students and their families at on-campus recruitment events • Made welcome and congratulations phone calls to newly admitted students

Toronto, Canada Area

Roles: Residence Advisor (Summer 2014), Head Residence Advisor (Summer 2015)• As Head Residence Advisor, helped hire, train, and directly supervise a group of 8 Residence Advisors• Created and coordinated daily evening programming for international ESL students• Led all-day and overnight weekend trips• Managed payment and communication with all off-site service providers• Created a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community in residence for international students aged 12-18• Assisted in situations of emergency and crisis

• Assisted with ongoing office projects aimed at protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Credit River Watershed• Worked with student volunteer groups on conservation projects including tree planting, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, stream restoration, and electro-fishing to monitor the health of the river and aquatic species• Conducted research for outreach projects to schools and corporate partners

Doctor Of Law - Jd, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Advocacy Centre for the Elderly; Advocates for Injured Workers; David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights.

Bilingual Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy And International Studies, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Glendon Journal of International Studies; Model United Nations; Peer Mentor; Health Education and Promotion.