Consultant, Marketing, Research & Development

• Mar 2022 - Present

Kwanele South Africa is a nonprofit that is developing an app that gives individuals dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) in Cape Town, South Africa, an easy-to-use method of reporting and prosecuting crimes. In my role as Marketing & Research Consultant, I: ◆ Offer advice and expertise to help Kwanele South Africa identify, define, plan and execute their marketing and research strategies. ◆ Advise the research team in the design and implementation of focus group, interview… Show more Kwanele South Africa is a nonprofit that is developing an app that gives individuals dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) in Cape Town, South Africa, an easy-to-use method of reporting and prosecuting crimes. In my role as Marketing & Research Consultant, I: ◆ Offer advice and expertise to help Kwanele South Africa identify, define, plan and execute their marketing and research strategies. ◆ Advise the research team in the design and implementation of focus group, interview and survey questions, as well as project work plans, schedules and budgeting. ◆ Present research proposals to strategic partners, such as the University of Cape Town and Glasgow University. ◆ Helped write and acquire three grants worth more than USD$30,000 in four months (July-October 2022): The Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, The Gender Links for Equality and Justice VCSAF Opportunity Grant, and The Zendesk Impact Award.

Consultant, Branding & Marketing

• Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

In my role as Branding & Marketing Consultant, I: ◆ Offer advice and expertise to help Kwanele South Africa identify, define, plan and execute their branding and marketing strategies. ◆ Produce videos that increase Kwanele's reach and clearly communicate its mission and vision. ◆ Identify, cultivate and solicit potential donors.

Business Development Manager, Social Impact

• May 2022 - Nov 2023

Impact Consulting provides high-quality, affordable consulting services for socially-driven organizations who contribute to the advancement of the 2030 UN Sustainable Developments Goals. In my role as Business Development Manager, I: ◆ Identified and networked with social impact organizations globally to generate new client leads. After being on-boarded, I closed contracts with 9 clients within the first 3 months on a part-time (.20) basis. ◆ Managed 14 strategy projects, start to… Show more Impact Consulting provides high-quality, affordable consulting services for socially-driven organizations who contribute to the advancement of the 2030 UN Sustainable Developments Goals. In my role as Business Development Manager, I: ◆ Identified and networked with social impact organizations globally to generate new client leads. After being on-boarded, I closed contracts with 9 clients within the first 3 months on a part-time (.20) basis. ◆ Managed 14 strategy projects, start to finish, within 1.5 year: Strategies (S) included foci in fundraising (F), business development (BD), operations (Ops), pricing (P), marketing (M), social media (SM), and market research (MR). Project lengths varied from 3-6 months. ◆ Oversaw the work of 90+ Consultants and Engagement Managers; ensured that their deliverables were effective in achieving each client's goals, and were delivered on time. ◆ Recruited, interviewed and on-boarded Consultants and Engagement/Project Managers onto projects. ◆ Client portfolio (14): - SMS development & implementation for a career transition NGO (USA) - FS for a gender justice non-profit (South Africa) - FS for a health-tech non-profit (USA) - FS for a social-impact non-profit (USA) - M&FS for a sustainable agriculture start-up (Nepal) - FS for a social impact photography non-profit (Canada) - BD&MS for a footwear start-up (Canada) - FS for an equitable education & health non-profit (Kenya) - MRS for a digital health non-profit (Canada/Kenya) - MR&FS for a genomics accessibility start-up (Canada/India/Middle East) - P&OpsS for a content development agency (Canada/USA/India) - MRS for a tourism start-up (Canada/Tanzania) - F&BDS for an arts non-profit (Lebanon) - SM&MS for an arts education non-profit (Lebanon) Show less Impact Consulting provides high-quality, affordable consulting services for socially-driven organizations who contribute to the advancement of the 2030 UN Sustainable Developments Goals. In my role as Business Development Manager, I: ◆ Identified and networked with social impact organizations globally to generate new client leads. After being on-boarded, I closed contracts with 9 clients within the first 3 months on a part-time (.20) basis. ◆ Managed 14 strategy projects, start to… Show more Impact Consulting provides high-quality, affordable consulting services for socially-driven organizations who contribute to the advancement of the 2030 UN Sustainable Developments Goals. In my role as Business Development Manager, I: ◆ Identified and networked with social impact organizations globally to generate new client leads. After being on-boarded, I closed contracts with 9 clients within the first 3 months on a part-time (.20) basis. ◆ Managed 14 strategy projects, start to finish, within 1.5 year: Strategies (S) included foci in fundraising (F), business development (BD), operations (Ops), pricing (P), marketing (M), social media (SM), and market research (MR). Project lengths varied from 3-6 months. ◆ Oversaw the work of 90+ Consultants and Engagement Managers; ensured that their deliverables were effective in achieving each client's goals, and were delivered on time. ◆ Recruited, interviewed and on-boarded Consultants and Engagement/Project Managers onto projects. ◆ Client portfolio (14): - SMS development & implementation for a career transition NGO (USA) - FS for a gender justice non-profit (South Africa) - FS for a health-tech non-profit (USA) - FS for a social-impact non-profit (USA) - M&FS for a sustainable agriculture start-up (Nepal) - FS for a social impact photography non-profit (Canada) - BD&MS for a footwear start-up (Canada) - FS for an equitable education & health non-profit (Kenya) - MRS for a digital health non-profit (Canada/Kenya) - MR&FS for a genomics accessibility start-up (Canada/India/Middle East) - P&OpsS for a content development agency (Canada/USA/India) - MRS for a tourism start-up (Canada/Tanzania) - F&BDS for an arts non-profit (Lebanon) - SM&MS for an arts education non-profit (Lebanon) Show less

Policy Development & Research Manager, Military Family Services

• May 2023 - Sep 2023

As Policy Development and Research Manager, I lead on: ◆ Canada-wide Family Violence research, including data visualization, publications, conferences and reports. ◆ Europe-based programmatic and service mapping and developing country reports (6) that investigate the enforcement mechanisms and discrepancies of laws, policies and socio-cultural attitudes toward gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence, and child maltreatment. ◆ The content/thematic strategy for a 2024… Show more As Policy Development and Research Manager, I lead on: ◆ Canada-wide Family Violence research, including data visualization, publications, conferences and reports. ◆ Europe-based programmatic and service mapping and developing country reports (6) that investigate the enforcement mechanisms and discrepancies of laws, policies and socio-cultural attitudes toward gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence, and child maltreatment. ◆ The content/thematic strategy for a 2024 Conference on Domestic Violence. I consult on/develop: ◆ Best practices for GBA+ integration into policy and practice for diverse teams across MFS. ◆ Research support materials for researchers conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research.

Policy Development & Research Manager, Gender-Based Violence

• Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

In my role as Policy Development & Research Manager, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) | Gestionnaire de l'élaboration des politiques et de la recherche (VFS), I: ◆ Initiated/created and manage a database with Europe-focused mapping of relevant resources, services and programs for military members, veterans and their families experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) / domestic violence / GBV and/or child maltreatment while deployed in European states. ◆ Conducted mixed-methods… Show more In my role as Policy Development & Research Manager, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) | Gestionnaire de l'élaboration des politiques et de la recherche (VFS), I: ◆ Initiated/created and manage a database with Europe-focused mapping of relevant resources, services and programs for military members, veterans and their families experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) / domestic violence / GBV and/or child maltreatment while deployed in European states. ◆ Conducted mixed-methods research (survey/interviews/database) to identify and address gaps in service provision for military members, veterans and spouses/partners experiencing family breakdown and/or violence. Lead data visualization and analysis strategies and am co-developing two reports to disseminate our findings and recommendations to adapt, improve and/or develop new programs/services to better support military members, veterans and their families. ◆ Manage a monthly newsletter for the Community of Practice (CoP), with relevant external resources in English and French focused on GBV, family violence and IPV. ◆ Organised and coordinated two webinars with speakers/experts on IPV, GBV, family violence, and resilience, for CFMWS’ CoP. ◆ Conducted a review of the CFMWS IPV: Online Course in English and French. ◆ Consult on Family Violence, GBV, and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) research, reporting, and policy development across departments within Military Family Services. Our GBA+ Working Group (WG) holds sessions to better support teams incorporate GBA+ into policy and practice. ◆ Consult on the Canada and OUTCAN (US and EU) GBA+ WG to evaluate and improve access to programs and services for military members, veterans, and their families. Helped develop a Handbook of Personas representing families with intersectional identities. Our team benchmarks against these personas to assess how our programs and services could be improved to accommodate the needs of diverse families.

Project Lead

• Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

The attached report, "A 'safer' space: Investigating ways to improve emergency shelter services for transgender and non-binary clients," presents the results of a McMaster Research Shop project for Good Shepherd Women’s Services (GSWS). This report intends to inform GSWS’s service delivery, including tangible policy and practice changes with the explicit aim of improving access to emergency shelter services for trans-gender and non-binary clients. In my role as Project Lead, Research, I:… Show more The attached report, "A 'safer' space: Investigating ways to improve emergency shelter services for transgender and non-binary clients," presents the results of a McMaster Research Shop project for Good Shepherd Women’s Services (GSWS). This report intends to inform GSWS’s service delivery, including tangible policy and practice changes with the explicit aim of improving access to emergency shelter services for trans-gender and non-binary clients. In my role as Project Lead, Research, I: ◆ Led a team of four Research Associates (RAs) to collaboratively devise and carry out research by scheduling and chairing meetings, developing and managing project work plans, and ensuring deliverables were successfully completed. ◆ Held meetings with the Director and manager(s) of GSWS to 1) clarify project objectives and scope, 2) discuss and finalize inclusion/exclusion criteria, and 3) keep GSWS management up to date with the team's progress. ◆ Trained RAs in 1) quality assessments (of articles), 2) interview and corresponding coding and analysis procedures and 3) plain-language report writing. ◆ Co-produced a literature review to 1) better understand the challenges and concerns of transgender and non-binary clients wanting to access emergency shelter services, and 2) highlight ways that shelter services can be designed to be more accommodating to transgender and non-binary clients. ◆ Conducted interviews with three of seven key informants; coded and analyzed the data collected; and translated that data in the final report.

Research Associate

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

I worked on two community-based applied research projects, which are summarized below: ① The attached report, "JHS ACHIEVES Program Evaluation," presents the results of a McMaster Research Shop project for the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area (JHS-HBA). This project reviewed the ACHIEVES program, a twelve-week program for youth that experience challenges with behaviour and social skills. The information gathered in this report intends to help JHS- HBA to better… Show more I worked on two community-based applied research projects, which are summarized below: ① The attached report, "JHS ACHIEVES Program Evaluation," presents the results of a McMaster Research Shop project for the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area (JHS-HBA). This project reviewed the ACHIEVES program, a twelve-week program for youth that experience challenges with behaviour and social skills. The information gathered in this report intends to help JHS- HBA to better understand what is going well in their program and what could use improvement. In my role as Research Associate, I: ◆ Co-designed and conducted mixed-methods research (e.g. surveys, focus groups and interviews) with program staff, past participants, current participants, and parents of participants. ◆ Analysed the data through a robust coding framework. ◆ Developed recommendations to improve the ACHIEVES program. ◆ Co-wrote the final report. ② The attached report, "Reclaiming Our Streets," presents the results of a McMaster Research Shop project for Environment Hamilton. This project reviewed research regarding the intersection between race, street safety, and comfort in public places. This report intends to help Environment Hamilton improve its street audit tool focused on racial equity and develop strategies to better incorporate the voices of Black and racialized individuals in urban planning efforts. In my role as Research Associate, I: ◆ Co-produced a literature review, which explores existing strategies that incorporate the lived-experiences of Black and racialized communities into urban planning efforts. ◆ Evaluated and provided suggestions for an improved street audit tool with a racial equity framework that aims to develop better safety conditions on Hamilton streets and on local active transportation for Black and racialized individuals. ◆ Co-wrote the final report.

Guest Lecturer

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

I was invited to give guest lectures about my research across four departments, including Anthropology, Globalisation, Social Work and Eurasian Studies. Research foci include community relocation, environmental displacement, neoliberalism, national and global governance, global research, and migration trends. ◆ “Environmental Global Governance: A Critique of the Neoliberal Paradigm.” Lecture presented to a second-year undergraduate course called Cultural Anthropology (ANTHRO 2F03-C01)… Show more I was invited to give guest lectures about my research across four departments, including Anthropology, Globalisation, Social Work and Eurasian Studies. Research foci include community relocation, environmental displacement, neoliberalism, national and global governance, global research, and migration trends. ◆ “Environmental Global Governance: A Critique of the Neoliberal Paradigm.” Lecture presented to a second-year undergraduate course called Cultural Anthropology (ANTHRO 2F03-C01), taught by Dr. Yana Stainova, McMaster Univ. ◆ “Transnational Community Relocation with Dignity: A Strategy to Combat Rising Sea Levels for Small Island States.” Lecture presented to a first-year undergraduate course called Global Citizenship (GLOBALST 1A03), taught by Dr. Liam Stockdale, McMaster Univ. ◆ "Writing Global Research: An Economically-Sound Solution to Future Climate Displacement from Small Island States." Lecture presented to graduate students in the M.A. in Globalization and the Human Condition program, enrolled in the course Designing Global Research: Approaches, Methods, and Techniques (Globalst 709), and taught by Dr. Rachel Zhou, McMaster Univ. ◆ “Governance Models: Urban Inuit Kanatami—Exploring the need and feasibility of creating a municipal Urban Inuit organization.” Lecture presented to a fourth-year undergraduate course called Social Policy Development and Practice (SOWK 4001), taught by Dr. Karen Schwartz, Carleton Univ. ◆ “Migration Trends in the Philippines.” Lecture presented to a graduate course called Europe and International Migration (EURR 5304), taught by Dr. Martin Geiger, Carleton Univ. Show less I was invited to give guest lectures about my research across four departments, including Anthropology, Globalisation, Social Work and Eurasian Studies. Research foci include community relocation, environmental displacement, neoliberalism, national and global governance, global research, and migration trends. ◆ “Environmental Global Governance: A Critique of the Neoliberal Paradigm.” Lecture presented to a second-year undergraduate course called Cultural Anthropology (ANTHRO 2F03-C01)… Show more I was invited to give guest lectures about my research across four departments, including Anthropology, Globalisation, Social Work and Eurasian Studies. Research foci include community relocation, environmental displacement, neoliberalism, national and global governance, global research, and migration trends. ◆ “Environmental Global Governance: A Critique of the Neoliberal Paradigm.” Lecture presented to a second-year undergraduate course called Cultural Anthropology (ANTHRO 2F03-C01), taught by Dr. Yana Stainova, McMaster Univ. ◆ “Transnational Community Relocation with Dignity: A Strategy to Combat Rising Sea Levels for Small Island States.” Lecture presented to a first-year undergraduate course called Global Citizenship (GLOBALST 1A03), taught by Dr. Liam Stockdale, McMaster Univ. ◆ "Writing Global Research: An Economically-Sound Solution to Future Climate Displacement from Small Island States." Lecture presented to graduate students in the M.A. in Globalization and the Human Condition program, enrolled in the course Designing Global Research: Approaches, Methods, and Techniques (Globalst 709), and taught by Dr. Rachel Zhou, McMaster Univ. ◆ “Governance Models: Urban Inuit Kanatami—Exploring the need and feasibility of creating a municipal Urban Inuit organization.” Lecture presented to a fourth-year undergraduate course called Social Policy Development and Practice (SOWK 4001), taught by Dr. Karen Schwartz, Carleton Univ. ◆ “Migration Trends in the Philippines.” Lecture presented to a graduate course called Europe and International Migration (EURR 5304), taught by Dr. Martin Geiger, Carleton Univ. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

Professor: Dr. Yana Stainova ◆T.A. for the class Cultural Anthropology: Listening Across Difference (ANTHRO 2F03-C01), a course that explores the primary domains of social and cultural anthropology: race and racism; gender, sexuality, and kinship; inequality, power, and violence; sickness and healing; social suffering and economic exploitation. ◆ Led two weekly tutorials; provided office hours and one-on-one consultations via email or Zoom.

Head Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

Professor: Dr. Karen McGarry ◆T.A. for the class Race, Religion and Conflict (ANTHRO 1AB3) ◆ Led one bi-weekly tutorial, graded essays and offered weekly office hours. ◆ Developed the lesson plans for all TA's.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, MSc Global Health

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Instructor: Dr. Josipa Petrunic ◆T.A. for graduate course Globalization & Global Health Foundations (GLOBALST 710), an interdisciplinary course that explores the lived experiences people have of globalization and various healthcare systems in divergent locations around the globe. ◆ Marked the weekly analyses of 55/110 students. ◆ Offered weekly office hours to all students that want additional clarification or time to discuss the lecture/reading materials, assignments and exams. ◆… Show more Instructor: Dr. Josipa Petrunic ◆T.A. for graduate course Globalization & Global Health Foundations (GLOBALST 710), an interdisciplinary course that explores the lived experiences people have of globalization and various healthcare systems in divergent locations around the globe. ◆ Marked the weekly analyses of 55/110 students. ◆ Offered weekly office hours to all students that want additional clarification or time to discuss the lecture/reading materials, assignments and exams. ◆ Organised an extra 90-min seminar with my co-TA for Graduate Students in the Global Health Master's Programme who had questions about assignments and class content.

Teaching Assistant

• Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

Professor: Dr. Ellen Amster, Jason A. Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine. ◆ Sole T.A. for the class Gender and Religion: Women in Islamic Civilization (RELIGST 3FF3), an interdisciplinary course that explores how women have lived and defined themselves through religion, politics, family, medicine, literature and art within the Islamic world. ◆ Led two weekly tutorials for 55 students, graded their assignments and exams, and offered out-of-class consultation/guidance.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Professor: Dr. Liam Stockdale ◆ T.A. for the class Global Citizenship (GLOBALST 1A03), an interdisciplinary course that combines elements of globalization, geopolitics, sociology, and the economy. Most notably, we explored two highly contested concepts—globalization and global citizenship—as they have become increasingly relevant in the contemporary public discourse. ◆ Led two weekly tutorials for 50 students, ensured all activities conducted targeted social inclusion and horizontal… Show more Professor: Dr. Liam Stockdale ◆ T.A. for the class Global Citizenship (GLOBALST 1A03), an interdisciplinary course that combines elements of globalization, geopolitics, sociology, and the economy. Most notably, we explored two highly contested concepts—globalization and global citizenship—as they have become increasingly relevant in the contemporary public discourse. ◆ Led two weekly tutorials for 50 students, ensured all activities conducted targeted social inclusion and horizontal engagement, graded reflection assignments and exams, and offered out-of-class consultation/guidance.

Curriculum Developer

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

◆ Developed the curriculum for a social science methods course called "Social Inquiry," which will teach post-graduate students applied, engaging and innovative ways of using a variety of qualitative research methods. The course is set to start in September 2022. ◆ Qualitative methods include interviews, surveys, focus groups, participant observation, discourse analysis, and arts-based and participatory methods.

Marketing & Communications Associate

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

◆ Lead developer of a toolkit that facilitates qualitative research for academic and non-academic communities during Covid-19. ◆ Researched innovative social science methods and transforms them into easily accessible data for the organization's website. ◆ Built, deployed and optimized email and social media marketing campaigns. ◆ Established marketing/communications best practices and recommendations for improvement. ◆ Presented two webinars at Spark's launch in January (2021): (1)… Show more ◆ Lead developer of a toolkit that facilitates qualitative research for academic and non-academic communities during Covid-19. ◆ Researched innovative social science methods and transforms them into easily accessible data for the organization's website. ◆ Built, deployed and optimized email and social media marketing campaigns. ◆ Established marketing/communications best practices and recommendations for improvement. ◆ Presented two webinars at Spark's launch in January (2021): (1) Digital Ethnographies and (2) Qualtrics, an easy-to-use, top-tier survey software.

M-NATO Committee Co-Chair

• Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

◆ Acted as Co-Chair for the Partnerships and Cooperative Security Committee (PCSC) for the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs' Model North Atlantic Trade Organization (M-NATO) Conference. ◆ Co-wrote a background guide on behalf of the PCSC on the following relevant NATO topics: 1) the extraction of natural resources in contested maritime zones, 2) migrations resulting from environmental challenges, and 3) gender, race and European stability. ◆ Acted as Co-Chair for the Partnerships and Cooperative Security Committee (PCSC) for the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs' Model North Atlantic Trade Organization (M-NATO) Conference. ◆ Co-wrote a background guide on behalf of the PCSC on the following relevant NATO topics: 1) the extraction of natural resources in contested maritime zones, 2) migrations resulting from environmental challenges, and 3) gender, race and European stability.

Graduate Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

◆ Worked with the Digital Inclusion Lab at Global Affairs Canada to ascertain digital treats to democracy. Co-developed an in-depth investigation into the use of fake news, cybers troops, and third-party advertisers during electoral campaigns in France, Norway, Thailand and Indonesia with two brilliant minds: Robert Butrym and Alex Stover. ◆ The use of fake news, cyber troops, and third-party advertisers has the potential to influence elector voting patterns and citizen confidence in… Show more ◆ Worked with the Digital Inclusion Lab at Global Affairs Canada to ascertain digital treats to democracy. Co-developed an in-depth investigation into the use of fake news, cybers troops, and third-party advertisers during electoral campaigns in France, Norway, Thailand and Indonesia with two brilliant minds: Robert Butrym and Alex Stover. ◆ The use of fake news, cyber troops, and third-party advertisers has the potential to influence elector voting patterns and citizen confidence in governments and the media. Despite the proliferation of online disinformation during election campaigns, less than half of the world’s democracies have laws that directly combat it. In response to this pressing problem, the attached policy report determines a set of best practices to combat online disinformation during election campaigns. Research findings were presented to Senior Policy Advisors at Global Affairs Canada. Show less ◆ Worked with the Digital Inclusion Lab at Global Affairs Canada to ascertain digital treats to democracy. Co-developed an in-depth investigation into the use of fake news, cybers troops, and third-party advertisers during electoral campaigns in France, Norway, Thailand and Indonesia with two brilliant minds: Robert Butrym and Alex Stover. ◆ The use of fake news, cyber troops, and third-party advertisers has the potential to influence elector voting patterns and citizen confidence in… Show more ◆ Worked with the Digital Inclusion Lab at Global Affairs Canada to ascertain digital treats to democracy. Co-developed an in-depth investigation into the use of fake news, cybers troops, and third-party advertisers during electoral campaigns in France, Norway, Thailand and Indonesia with two brilliant minds: Robert Butrym and Alex Stover. ◆ The use of fake news, cyber troops, and third-party advertisers has the potential to influence elector voting patterns and citizen confidence in governments and the media. Despite the proliferation of online disinformation during election campaigns, less than half of the world’s democracies have laws that directly combat it. In response to this pressing problem, the attached policy report determines a set of best practices to combat online disinformation during election campaigns. Research findings were presented to Senior Policy Advisors at Global Affairs Canada. Show less

Early Childhood Educator

• Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

*This contract was prematurely terminated due to the onset of Covid-19. The YMCA Beyond the Bell program is a successful after-school and summer program, featuring literacy, numeracy, nutrition and recreation. It focuses on closing the academic achievement gap experienced by children (in grades 6-8) from low-income areas. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each student's physical, cognitive… Show more *This contract was prematurely terminated due to the onset of Covid-19. The YMCA Beyond the Bell program is a successful after-school and summer program, featuring literacy, numeracy, nutrition and recreation. It focuses on closing the academic achievement gap experienced by children (in grades 6-8) from low-income areas. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each student's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative development and well-being. ◆ Tutored and assisted students individually or in small groups to help them master school assignments and to reinforce YMCA's six values—Caring, Health, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect and Responsibility. ◆ Maintained good communications with parents by solving their concerns in a professional, customer-oriented manner and remaining up-to-date on each individual student's file, as well as their medical and developmental histories. Show less *This contract was prematurely terminated due to the onset of Covid-19. The YMCA Beyond the Bell program is a successful after-school and summer program, featuring literacy, numeracy, nutrition and recreation. It focuses on closing the academic achievement gap experienced by children (in grades 6-8) from low-income areas. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each student's physical, cognitive… Show more *This contract was prematurely terminated due to the onset of Covid-19. The YMCA Beyond the Bell program is a successful after-school and summer program, featuring literacy, numeracy, nutrition and recreation. It focuses on closing the academic achievement gap experienced by children (in grades 6-8) from low-income areas. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each student's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative development and well-being. ◆ Tutored and assisted students individually or in small groups to help them master school assignments and to reinforce YMCA's six values—Caring, Health, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect and Responsibility. ◆ Maintained good communications with parents by solving their concerns in a professional, customer-oriented manner and remaining up-to-date on each individual student's file, as well as their medical and developmental histories. Show less

Social Media Manager

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

DogProtect is a local start-up that aims to ensure the safety of pets on the road. As Social Media Manager, I: ◆ Developed content and social media marketing strategies to launch DogProtect products by managing all social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. ◆ Helped write the content and develop the user design interface of the DogProtect website. DogProtect is a local start-up that aims to ensure the safety of pets on the road. As Social Media Manager, I: ◆ Developed content and social media marketing strategies to launch DogProtect products by managing all social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. ◆ Helped write the content and develop the user design interface of the DogProtect website.

Communications/Social Media Executive

• Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

In the fall of 2018, I was elected to be the Communications/Social Media Executive for the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Program. The not-for-profit organization's mandate is to attain greater environmental sustainability and reduce youth apathy by inspiring and empowering youth to become globally mindful and locally active. ◆ Organized events targeted at raising awareness on one's own ecological footprint, going #zerowaste, and reusing as much as possible. Events included fundraisers… Show more In the fall of 2018, I was elected to be the Communications/Social Media Executive for the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Program. The not-for-profit organization's mandate is to attain greater environmental sustainability and reduce youth apathy by inspiring and empowering youth to become globally mindful and locally active. ◆ Organized events targeted at raising awareness on one's own ecological footprint, going #zerowaste, and reusing as much as possible. Events included fundraisers, planting and beeswax workshops, bake sales, and clean-ups of the Greater Ottawa Area. ◆ Managed all social media accounts by producing content like photographs, videos, Facebook notes, Instagram posts, and Tweets to maintain an active online presence. ◆ Strategized on how to maintain engagements by providing incentives for community members to attend events. This included interacting with audiences during workshops, giving attendees reusable metal straws, and providing information on how individuals can have a positive, yet tangible, impact on the international problem of plastic waste and pollution. Show less In the fall of 2018, I was elected to be the Communications/Social Media Executive for the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Program. The not-for-profit organization's mandate is to attain greater environmental sustainability and reduce youth apathy by inspiring and empowering youth to become globally mindful and locally active. ◆ Organized events targeted at raising awareness on one's own ecological footprint, going #zerowaste, and reusing as much as possible. Events included fundraisers… Show more In the fall of 2018, I was elected to be the Communications/Social Media Executive for the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Program. The not-for-profit organization's mandate is to attain greater environmental sustainability and reduce youth apathy by inspiring and empowering youth to become globally mindful and locally active. ◆ Organized events targeted at raising awareness on one's own ecological footprint, going #zerowaste, and reusing as much as possible. Events included fundraisers, planting and beeswax workshops, bake sales, and clean-ups of the Greater Ottawa Area. ◆ Managed all social media accounts by producing content like photographs, videos, Facebook notes, Instagram posts, and Tweets to maintain an active online presence. ◆ Strategized on how to maintain engagements by providing incentives for community members to attend events. This included interacting with audiences during workshops, giving attendees reusable metal straws, and providing information on how individuals can have a positive, yet tangible, impact on the international problem of plastic waste and pollution. Show less

Communications/Social Media Officer

• May 2019 - Sep 2019

This internship opportunity was made possible by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). ◆ Produced a communications strategy that had the twin mandate of empowering women in the agricultural sector and enticing investors to place their economic bets on the micro-finance development bank. Taught top executives how to plan, develop and implement an effective communications strategy. ◆ Conducted a socio-economic impact assessment. Designed and conducted interviews and survey… Show more This internship opportunity was made possible by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). ◆ Produced a communications strategy that had the twin mandate of empowering women in the agricultural sector and enticing investors to place their economic bets on the micro-finance development bank. Taught top executives how to plan, develop and implement an effective communications strategy. ◆ Conducted a socio-economic impact assessment. Designed and conducted interviews and survey questionnaires with rural farmers who already received wholesale credit, micro-loans, or technical support from the bank to establish what works and what doesn't, and how improvements can be made. ◆ Planned, prepared and delivered workshops and communication production tools on photography and videography to the bank's senior managers. ◆ Managed the bank's Facebook and YouTube page, and helped the IT department design the user interface of the SKBBL website. ◆ Edited and co-produced two booklets titled "The Disaster Risk Reduction & Livelihood Restoration Program" and "The Learn and Earn Program," and proofread a 300-page PhD thesis on the leadership qualities managers of cooperatives should have. Show less This internship opportunity was made possible by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). ◆ Produced a communications strategy that had the twin mandate of empowering women in the agricultural sector and enticing investors to place their economic bets on the micro-finance development bank. Taught top executives how to plan, develop and implement an effective communications strategy. ◆ Conducted a socio-economic impact assessment. Designed and conducted interviews and survey… Show more This internship opportunity was made possible by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). ◆ Produced a communications strategy that had the twin mandate of empowering women in the agricultural sector and enticing investors to place their economic bets on the micro-finance development bank. Taught top executives how to plan, develop and implement an effective communications strategy. ◆ Conducted a socio-economic impact assessment. Designed and conducted interviews and survey questionnaires with rural farmers who already received wholesale credit, micro-loans, or technical support from the bank to establish what works and what doesn't, and how improvements can be made. ◆ Planned, prepared and delivered workshops and communication production tools on photography and videography to the bank's senior managers. ◆ Managed the bank's Facebook and YouTube page, and helped the IT department design the user interface of the SKBBL website. ◆ Edited and co-produced two booklets titled "The Disaster Risk Reduction & Livelihood Restoration Program" and "The Learn and Earn Program," and proofread a 300-page PhD thesis on the leadership qualities managers of cooperatives should have. Show less

Content Specialist

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

◆ Developed content strategies for the 50th anniversary of SWCC (2020) in collaboration with President Elizabeth Howell. ◆ Prepared, produced and published qualitative analyses about the dire effects of climate change on Kathmandu residents in Nepal. ◆ Developed content strategies for the 50th anniversary of SWCC (2020) in collaboration with President Elizabeth Howell. ◆ Prepared, produced and published qualitative analyses about the dire effects of climate change on Kathmandu residents in Nepal.

Chief Event Coordinator

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

◆ As one of seven Secretariat, I helped execute the first-ever digital Canada International Model United Conference (CANIMUN). ◆ As the Chief Event Coordinator, I invited guest speakers; coordinated guest panels; organized visits to more than 40 embassies, civil rights organizations, and government offices; and planned all after-hour social events for more than 250 UN delegates.

Photographer

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

◆ Photographed the High Level Panel on Female Empowerment for UNA-Canada. ◆ Took headshots of the Canada International Model United Nations Conference Secretariat. ◆ Edited approximately 1,000 photos taken over the course of the 4-day conference.

Photographer & Videographer

• Sep 2014 - May 2019

◆ Developed dozens of client leads each year, including multilateral organisations, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and local businesses. ◆ Produced photographs and short films, which organisations used to promote their services, programs or products. ◆ Developed dozens of client leads each year, including multilateral organisations, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and local businesses. ◆ Produced photographs and short films, which organisations used to promote their services, programs or products.

Radio Producer

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

◆ Wore multiple hats as radio reporter, copy-editor, audio-editor, music producer, radio show host, and executive producer for The Midweek Show, aired on Wednesdays between 12:05 and 13:30 at CKCU 93.1 FM. ◆ Produced 12 radio documentaries in four months. Topics include provincial funding cuts to self-managed home care and tuition, protests on Parliament Hill, the Venezuelan economic crisis, the prevalence of auto-immune diseases, and Indigenous revitalization. ◆ Wore multiple hats as radio reporter, copy-editor, audio-editor, music producer, radio show host, and executive producer for The Midweek Show, aired on Wednesdays between 12:05 and 13:30 at CKCU 93.1 FM. ◆ Produced 12 radio documentaries in four months. Topics include provincial funding cuts to self-managed home care and tuition, protests on Parliament Hill, the Venezuelan economic crisis, the prevalence of auto-immune diseases, and Indigenous revitalization.

Public Relations Officer

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

◆ Developed PR campaigns through the lens of someone who knows what it's like to be on the workfloor, and also knows Subway's customers.

Shift Supervisor

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

◆ Supervised (up to 8) staff each shift; trained 15 new employees; ensured quality performance of the team by creating task sheets; opened and closed the restaurant; and became proficient in inventory procedures and cash handling. ◆ Managed regional inspector visits; solved customer complaints; managed payment crises; and developed and executed strategies to facilitate tasks on the floor in order to ensure efficient and sustainable results.

Reporter

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

Researcher

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

◆ Immersed myself in Kenyan culture, building friendships with local and international students, cooking with/for fellow Qwetu off-campus residents, and learning on regional politics and traditions. ◆ Conducted interviews with social media activists and environmentalists and developed a report that investigated the prowess of Twitter in advancing socio-political changes in the pan-Eastern African landscape. ◆ Immersed myself in Kenyan culture, building friendships with local and international students, cooking with/for fellow Qwetu off-campus residents, and learning on regional politics and traditions. ◆ Conducted interviews with social media activists and environmentalists and developed a report that investigated the prowess of Twitter in advancing socio-political changes in the pan-Eastern African landscape.

Reporter

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

Reporter

• Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

Information Officer

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

◆ Directed voters to the appropriate voting station. ◆ Offered relevant information to voters about voting and identification requirements. ◆ Assisted voters with accessibility needs. ◆ Directed voters to the appropriate voting station. ◆ Offered relevant information to voters about voting and identification requirements. ◆ Assisted voters with accessibility needs.

English / French Teacher

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

◆ Planned, prepared and delivered English and French lessons to children aged 6 to 13 in Rome, Italy. ◆ Encouraged interactive, experiential learning. Taught while immersed in sports, the creative arts, and while doing mundane daily activities, in addition to more traditional lesson styles, including homework. ◆ Planned, prepared and delivered English and French lessons to children aged 6 to 13 in Rome, Italy. ◆ Encouraged interactive, experiential learning. Taught while immersed in sports, the creative arts, and while doing mundane daily activities, in addition to more traditional lesson styles, including homework.

Sales Development Representative

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

◆ Sold a selection of high-quality kitchen knives. ◆ Developed a value proposition that customers couldn't refuse. ◆ Perfected the art of negotiation. ◆ Sold a selection of high-quality kitchen knives. ◆ Developed a value proposition that customers couldn't refuse. ◆ Perfected the art of negotiation.

Coordinatrice de programme

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

◆ Organised activities for children aged 4-13 at a community centre. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each child's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative development and well-being. ◆ Used response-based conversations with children who exhibited aggressive tendencies. ◆ Led the choreography of an end-of-summer dance performance for all the children's families. ◆ Organised activities for children aged 4-13 at a community centre. ◆ Used age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally responsive program planning to create an environment that enhances each child's physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative development and well-being. ◆ Used response-based conversations with children who exhibited aggressive tendencies. ◆ Led the choreography of an end-of-summer dance performance for all the children's families.