Associate Product Manager Intern

• May 2023 - Present

- Exceeded the quarterly OKR by 44% by substantially elevating north star metric usage through customer interviews, solution design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to roll out a platform redesign. - Increased Smart Reply AI feature usage by 21.3% through employing prompt engineering techniques, pressure testing, conducting training for sales and customer success teams, and developing product marketing materials. - Exceeded the quarterly OKR by 44% by substantially elevating north star metric usage through customer interviews, solution design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to roll out a platform redesign. - Increased Smart Reply AI feature usage by 21.3% through employing prompt engineering techniques, pressure testing, conducting training for sales and customer success teams, and developing product marketing materials.

Co-President

• Mar 2023 - Present

Delivered inclusive and immersive hackathon experiences by overseeing a 50-member team, facilitating operations, leading hiring efforts, advising funding activities, cultivating strategic partnerships in the UBC community, and participating in UBC Computer Science discussions.

cmd-f Hackathon Director

• Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

Lead a team of four to organize a mentorship program, workshops, networking opportunities, and a 24-hour hackathon for women and gender-diverse individuals.

cmd-f Logistics Coordinator

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

- Fostered a positive learning environment for 250+ hackers by organizing cmd-f, British Columbia's largest all-women and gender minority hackathon- Empowered 120+ people of underrepresented genders in tech by developing and hosting events on personal and career growth- Established 25 mentorship pairings by coordinating the connect-f mentorship program for high school women and gender minorities interested in exploring the tech industry- Enhanced the HackCamp and nwHacks experience for 1200+ hackers by securing in-kind sponsors, facilitating closing ceremonies, and coordinating hackathon mentors Show less

Soar Mentee

• Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Software Developer Co-op

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

- Increased stakeholder interest and funding by developing an analytics dashboard using React and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to track key performance indicators - Designed and implemented UI/UX for company website with Figma and Webflow after the designer exited the team - Introduced custom video branding by creating a brand kit feature with React and Redux - Increased stakeholder interest and funding by developing an analytics dashboard using React and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to track key performance indicators - Designed and implemented UI/UX for company website with Figma and Webflow after the designer exited the team - Introduced custom video branding by creating a brand kit feature with React and Redux

Full-Stack Software Developer Co-op

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

- Improved insurance claims efficiency by saving 1,208 hours/month of manual work through automating the creation of unfiled Third-Party claims using Blue Prism and a SQL database - Maintained production stability by containing vulnerabilities in production processes through monthly security patching and upgrading Blue Prism to v.6.10.3 - Explored the feasibility of an integrated ICBC mobile app by developing a proof-of-concept iOS application with knowledge-based authentication using Swift and SwiftUI - Explored use cases for Three.js and Cannon.js by converting the ICBC Practice Knowledge Test into an interactive web game - Pitched a machine learning application to improve the accuracy of insurance rate formulas by developing a proof-of-concept website using JavaScript, React, and Bootstrap - Produced an automated job-hunting process using Blue Prism to scrape the web and generate an Excel file for jobs as a post-training project Show less

TELUS Women in STEM Mentee

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Research Coordinator

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

- Discovered and researched ~$9.7 million worth of grants to add to the GetGranted database for clients- Generated clientele insights on funding eligibility, application processes, and reimbursement activities for 130+ grants- Shortened the research time per grant by 35% through revamping internal processes- Developed 30 pages of training documentation for the Granted Research Department- Tracked funding updates via Visualping and triggered updates for GetGranted clients- Liaised with 75+ grant authorities, delivery organizations, and program funders- Developed 18 minutes of grant overview videos, including generating insights, storyboards and scripts- Managed grant data in the Daylite CRM- Calculated monthly clientele statistics for the team's internal dashboard Show less

Research & Marketing Coordinator

• Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

- Conducted online research & summarize new grants- Systematized and uploaded research data on company platform (GetGranted)- Tracked funding guideline updates and government changes to active programs- Set up phone calls with grantors and delivery organizations- Wrote blogs, articles & drafted some headlines of big news- Created training guides for internal practices

Technical Resilience Mentee

• Mar 2021 - May 2021

COMM 292 Notetaker

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

Assisted a peer in my class by developing and sharing tailored class prep and lecture notes. Assisted a peer in my class by developing and sharing tailored class prep and lecture notes.

Freelance Designer

• Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

- Design websites- Enhance site SEO ratings- Develop logos- Design graphics for advertisements and prints

Digital Marketing Intern

• Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

- Enhanced website search engine optimization (SEO) ratings through copywriting for blogs and securing quality backlinks- Generated 50,000+ social media impressions by copywriting for client advertisements- Developed and increased brand presence for 19+ clients by designing 60+ graphics for digital advertisements, print, and brand materials

Information Officer

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

- Helped with setting up and closing the polling place - Directed electors to their polling station or registration desk - Reminded electors to have their Voter Information Card and ID available and answered the elector’s questions - Directed the orderly flow of people in the central polling place - Recognized when an elector needed extra assistance and helped them as necessary, including opening the door for them - Ensured that the polling place closed at the prescribed time and that electors who entered the polling place before the close could exercise their right to vote Show less

SHAD Fellow

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

SHAD is an annual month-long enrichment program that offers 1000 high-achieving high school students across Canada the opportunity to immerse themselves in a rigorous learning environment focused on STEAM, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Social Responsibility. While completing the SHAD Program at York University along with 55 other students, Taryn achieved the following: - Attended university-level STEAM and Entrepreneurship-themed lectures and workshops - Toured and experienced a selection of university labs and facilities - Participated in a wide spread of skill-building activities including a wilderness expedition, design-thinking challenges, public speaking opportunities, recreational exercises, networking events, and team-building drills. - Volunteered at a local Business Improvement Area (BIA) Association in Kleinburg, Ontario - Designed the inaugural SHAD York merchandise that was distributed to staff and peers - Innovated and pitched a sustainable business model to a panel of angel investors through a month-long Design-Engineering project - Built a life-long network of outstanding individuals across the board - Was nominated and elected SHAD York Valedictorian by staff and peers - Gave a 15-minute speech at the closing banquet to staff, peers, and families on the behalf of the SHAD York participants Show less

Entrepreneurial Student & Champion of the YELL 2019 Venture Challenge

• Oct 2018 - May 2019

- Won the 2019 YELL Venture Challenge against 52 teams across British Columbia - Pitched to and took questions from a panel of 42 judges - Developed food waste reduction business model (foodprint!) - Spearheaded Marketing & Branding - Researched local and global food waste issues - Interviewed 15+ professionals for consumer research - Designed brand, prototypes, 100+ slides The Young Entrepreneur Leadership Launchpad (YELL Canada) program is a unique class designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs by encouraging innovation and incorporating hands-on learning. The first half of the course is dedicated to developing the necessary skills and knowledge to become one’s very own entrepreneur, and in the latter half, students in teams are challenged to devise their own business model. At the end of the program, students showcase what they have learned throughout the program in the annual YELL Venture Challenge where teams pitch their business idea to a panel of judges and follow up in a question and answer period. Show less

Bright Ideas First Place Participant

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

As one of SFU Enactus' projects, Bright Ideas is a 9-week business accelerator program designed to prepare high school students for an increasingly uncertain future by guiding them through the fundamentals of business while teaching them valuable entrepreneurial skills. Concepts and abilities are developed through well-informed lectures led by experienced individuals who range from accomplished guest speakers to Bright Ideas’ very own management team. Hands-on learning is simultaneously encouraged in this program as it challenges participants, along with the help of a mentor, to create their own startup. While participating in the Fall 2018 Cycle, Taryn and her group founded a startup called Freshly Soft. Taryn assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and completed the following responsibilities - Directed and supervised all promotional efforts for the company - Budgeted and monitored financial affairs - Designed and produced product packaging - Prototyped seven versions and attended each production session - Managed and regulated internal relations - Researched partnerships and philanthropy initiatives After diligently working countless hours a day for two months, Taryn accomplished the following: - Placed first out of an initial 14 groups in the final showcase competition - Awarded the Certificate of Marketing Award due to her work as the CMO - Generated over $1200 in revenue in one month - Donated ten percent of their profits to charity Show less