Geoffrey Wong Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

27 Prince Arthur

1290 Central Parkway West, Suite 402, Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4R3

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Drafted memos, addendums and enforcement letters to landlords
• Gained practical experience and knowledge of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution strategies
• Performed intake with members to hear their complaint and asses the strength of their legal problem

180 Dundas St. Suite 1700, Toronto, ON

• Mediated at Landlord Tenant Board on behalf of client
• Drafted client letters and affidavits in support of test case litigation
• Researched issues on topics including income security, employment, family and immigration law
• Created training tool kits for staff and volunteers in various areas of law
• Contributed articles for the clinic’s newsletters

180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8

I serve as the Secretary and am on the Executive Committee where I am responsible for taking minutes and ensuring board meetings are run following proper rules and procedure. I also serve on the policy committee to ensure that the board and the clinic's policies are updated and reviewed regularly.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data on complaint trends and prepared reports and briefing materials for investigations
• Performed research, interviewed witnesses, and wrote reports to assist investigators on several investigations
• Reviewed literature for a major research grant proposal from the International Ombudsman Institute on the study of an evaluative tool in assessing Ombudsman effectiveness
• Identified and monitored information on social, economic and environmental trends in order to forecast emerging issues and needs in the community
• Researched and prepared materials for the Ombudsman’s budgetary report to council and annual reports

Waterloo, Ontario

• Served as a research assistant in the development of a Mapping Study for a Security Project
• Authored regular blog entries on major issues and trends in security sector reform for the SSR Monitor Project
• Drafted both mock and real policy briefs for international audiences, such as the Canadian Delegate to the UN on various international issues

Kitchener, Ontario

• Assisted residents and community leaders in problem solving, linking services and programs and project planning
• Provided direct support to individuals by phone or walk-in, communicating the efficient and compassionate delivery of community services
• Brainstormed ways to improve the marketability of the SPC as well as innovative ways to engage the community

• Researched two issue briefs to be used as the backbone supplementary material for future initiatives on healthcare integration policy
• Drafted reports, contacting local health integration networks, and familiarizing myself with their work
• Expanded e-news contact list database with key health-care contacts by conducting web-based research
• Assisted with minor clerical support for the communication team

• Assisted in clerical tasks including filing and technical functions
• Organized the firm’s permanent records and client files in electronic and physical form
• Ensured proper maintenance and safeguarding of client database

Toronto, Canada Area

Used diplomacy and tact with customers as well as teamwork amongst staff on the sales floorPlanned and setup electrical layout of storeDocumented, categorized, and sorted inventoryEngaged customers and handled complaint callsExercised importance of maintaining company image

Honours Bachelor Of Arts Program, Political Science; Research Specialization And Admin Option (Co-Op

Activities and Societies: Bible Study Leader and Mentor of Laurier Chinese Christian Society, Basketball Intramurals, Ultimate Frisbee.

Masters, International Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Balsillie Junior Fellowship The purpose of this [Fellowship] is to continue the development of a partnership.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)