Community Animator, Resource Activation

• Jul 2022 - Present

Development Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Fundraising Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

- Activated my verbal and written communication skills to execute research briefs, stewardship reports, and strategic conversations with large foundations and high net worth individuals to cultivate new and existing relationships totalling over $600,000 in potential revenue- Exercised superior attention to detail and data handling skills to leverage Salesforce to manage fundraising activities and donor data in a cross-functional environment, ensuring coherence across MaRS teams and accountability to the established fundraising goals- Catalyzed the creation of an internal committee bringing members from across teams together to increase knowledge of and participation in philanthropy at MaRS, building a culture of philanthropy amongst MaRS' ~250 staff and executing initiatives like a Giving Tuesday campaign

Fundraising Intern

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

- Applied my fundraising expertise and project management skills to elevate the gift and grant solicitation processes, bringing increased oversight and efficiency to prospect identification, stewardship strategy, campaign execution and proposal development to engage new teams and projects across MaRS- Refined my persuasive communications skills when executing donor-centric outreach and assembling robust cases for support for individual and institutional funders, leading and supporting cultivation and solicitation processes totalling over $1.3 million in potential revenue- Animated my bias towards process and documentation to bolster MaRS' internal capacity by creating a fundraising toolkit of resources to increase the volume and velocity of fund development collaborations and build an enabling culture for philanthropy

Policy Intern

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

- Lead internal policy development by animating my research and policy writing skills to create new guidelines for hiring and recruitment, anti-discrimination protections, and conflict resolution processes to ensure staff and volunteers were well supported in executing their day-to-day responsibilities- Exercised my knowledge translation and analytical skills to produce accessible and strategic evidence-based communications (i.e. policy briefs and reports) for public officials and committees to push forward urgent advocacy agendas around COVID-19 financial relief programs - Enhanced fund development practice and strategy by using my data management skills to develop a robust database capturing historical and current donor information to ensure more targeted, thorough, and timely gift solicitations

Research Assistant

• May 2018 - Dec 2019

- Leveraged my attention to detail and methodological expertise to co-develop and administer the data collection process for a quantitative audit study that enabled examination of the impact of sexual orientation and gender identity on job application outcomes- Invigorated my data handling and analysis skills when using Microsoft Excel and Word (SQL commands) to manage confidential datasets and code thousands of data points to extrapolate trends and implications with ease- Initiated the beginning stages of an additional research project on interpersonal violence (IPV), applying my synthesis skills to compile a literature review of contemporary discourse and findings

Residence Clerk

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

- Refined my customer service and conflict mediation skills when acting as the first point of contact for those in residence, thinking on my feet to respond to all queries/concerns and providing skilled guidance to residents in emergencies at all hours- Exercised sharp attention to detail when managing comprehensive housing documentation and records, facilitating mail distribution to residents, and monitoring the use of communal spaces/resources

Charity Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

- Invigorated my project management and team-building skills when leading and mentoring a team of 40 student leaders to effectively plan and execute campus-wide events such as Haunted Not Hungry, an annual haunted house attended by over 2000 community members in support of the on-campus food bank (USC Food Support Services)- Strengthened relationships with several community stakeholders to co-create new initiatives, including a collaborative event with Indigenous students entitled “We Are All Treaty People,” that ushered in a more justice-oriented notion of philanthropy in line with the committee’s goals- Oversaw the backend tasks necessary for all committee programs, animating my attention to detail when coordinating budgets, communications strategies, volunteer recruitment, and professional development to ensure committee and event success

Relay for Life Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Activated my bias towards innovation and expertise in event planning to reverse year over year fundraising decreases and execute a record-breaking Relay for Life campaign with over 450 participants and a fundraising total of over $67,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society- Mentored and motivated a team of 30 student leaders to reinvigorate the annual campaign by creating a new committee structure that enabled us to execute additional promotional events, overhaul the event schedule, and diversify our social media presence

Gymnastics Coach

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

- Developed extensive leadership and time management skills when carrying out fun and engaging lessons, adapting teachings to varying skill levels, and ensuring the wellbeing of my students (aged 2-14 years old) in gymnastic class and camp programs- Exercised my relationship-building expertise to mentor and motivate students towards their goals and connect with parents to facilitate their role in supporting their children's success in the gym - Developed extensive leadership and time management skills when carrying out fun and engaging lessons, adapting teachings to varying skill levels, and ensuring the wellbeing of my students (aged 2-14 years old) in gymnastic class and camp programs- Exercised my relationship-building expertise to mentor and motivate students towards their goals and connect with parents to facilitate their role in supporting their children's success in the gym

Graduation Support Officer

• May 2017 - Jun 2017

- Applied my passion for mentorship and expertise in lesson planning to construct and deliver in-class and after-school math support programs to high school students in the Cree Nation of Eastmain to increase their success rate on province-wide standardized tests- Animated my culturally specific knowledge/training to foster relations with my students and be an adaptable educator when providing one-on-one and group support to ensure teachings met students where they were at and offered a safer space for learning