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Connor Laidlaw is a seasoned professional with experience in finance, project management, and customer service. He has held various roles in marketing, finance, and retail, and has a strong educational background in arts and media management. Connor has worked in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has a proven track record of delivering positive customer experiences and optimizing financial processes. Connor has also demonstrated his skills as a graphic illustrator and a student pharmacy assistant. He has a strong foundation in project and media management, and has worked with various organizations, including the Toronto Metropolitan University Creative Industries Course Union and the TAAFI.

Experience

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Finance
      • May 2023 - Present
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    • Canada
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance and Project Management Assistant
      • Jun 2023 - Present
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      » Recorded and conducted comprehensive reviews of the current annual report for the 50-30 Project, meticulously examining annual report statements, performance metrics, and key deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to project objectives. » Assisted Project Managers with resource reallocation in response to project timeline adjustments, exhibiting meticulous organization and time management skills. » Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by updating project-sensitive meetings weekly for on-going operations.

    • Canada
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Ambassador
      • Oct 2023 - Present
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      TAAFI Student Ambassadors undertake the following responsibilities: » Disseminating information to fellow undergraduates regarding the commencement of early-bird opportunities associated with our flagship events. » Promoting the availability of volunteer positions within TAAFI for interested undergraduates. » Showcasing the latest TAAFI's eNews across social media platforms to ensure widespread awareness and engagement.

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Finance
      • Dec 2022 - Jun 2023
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      » Optimised regulatory compliance & financial control processes across the CICU departments, restructuring reimbursement strategies to reduce inefficiencies by 54%. Optimised through Microsoft Excel, Word, and Gmail. » Secured $20K in funding to deliver two major educational conference events to +100 undergraduate student body members, boosting community engagement & education. » Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organisational skills by responding to emails, updating financial spreadsheets and coordinating crucial budget-sensitive meetings with event coordinators and operations managers to ensure and support organised events success.

    • Canada
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retail Sales Associate
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      Responsible for delivering positive customer experience by exhibiting engaging and effective communication skills. Embodying customer experience principles and philosophy, while maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the retail environment. Cross-trained to work in several store departments in order to satisfy all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention guidelines and exchanges.

    • Graphic Illustrator
      • Jan 2021 - May 2021
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

      As the Executive Coordinator for Brand Designs and Illustrations, I coordinated with the Operations, Events, and Social Media Executives to redesign major sectors of TMU Visual Artist's Association's brand and assisted in the R&D of VAA merchandise. TMU Visual Artist's Association (VAA) is a nonprofit circle that has dedicated itself to cultivating a creative space and community for all faculty and students interested in expressing their creative identities.

    • Canada
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Student Pharmacy Assistant
      • Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      • 351 Christie Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3C3

Education

  • 2020 - 2025
    Toronto Metropolitan University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • 2020 - 2024
    The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University
    Creative Industries - Project and Media Management
  • 2015 - 2019
    Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School
    86% (average)

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