Communications and Research Coordinator

• Oct 2022 - Present

Strategic Communications Intern

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

Intern

• Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

• Assist Partner Barbara Jo (BJ) Caruso with daily tasks including conducting case law research for active files, ideating and writing articles for CILF’s online publication, and preparing article summaries and talking points for external counsel • Conduct research on behalf of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) to inform CILAs advocacy work; key area of research: Access Issues re Right to Counsel for Refugee and Immigrant claimants in Canada • Assist Partner Barbara Jo (BJ) Caruso with daily tasks including conducting case law research for active files, ideating and writing articles for CILF’s online publication, and preparing article summaries and talking points for external counsel • Conduct research on behalf of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) to inform CILAs advocacy work; key area of research: Access Issues re Right to Counsel for Refugee and Immigrant claimants in Canada

Barista

• Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Editor In Chief

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Previously Online Editor (2020-2021), Online Contributor (2019-2020) • Guide a team of 110+ student volunteers in the creation of one print issue per semester, daily publication on MUSE’s online publication, muse-magazine.com, and content creation on all social media platforms • Lead weekly Director’s meetings, bi-weekly Heads meetings, monthly team-wide workshops, and quarterly Ladder meetings to ensure all team members feel valued and have the capacity to initiate creativity-based projects for the Queen’s University and KF&LA community • Ideate and spearhead mini creative projects, such as the annual MUSE Pride Week series, including all logistical aspects, which increased readership and engagement by 160% Show less

Supervisor

• Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

Previously Barista (2019-2021) • Ideated sustainability and equity initiatives, including reusables discount and disability-friendly seating, alongside the broader management team to maximize social and environmental well-being in the Queen’s community • Supervised a team of eleven staff in all aspects of service delivery, generating over $6000 in sales per day • Responsible for financial management while on shift, including daily cash management Previously Barista (2019-2021) • Ideated sustainability and equity initiatives, including reusables discount and disability-friendly seating, alongside the broader management team to maximize social and environmental well-being in the Queen’s community • Supervised a team of eleven staff in all aspects of service delivery, generating over $6000 in sales per day • Responsible for financial management while on shift, including daily cash management

Risk Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering, FIU

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

• Assisted Senior Manager in the completion of triage for AML alerts and cases re correspondent banking, developed proficiency in Excel, GCM, World Check, Investigation Toolkit, T24 & Sales Platform • Actively engaged in weekly Fireside Chats with industry professionals, focused on contemporary business-specific developments including AI, Machine Learning, and Major AML Crime Identifiers • Built a strong sense of community within the internal team by initiating, organizing, and hosting bi-monthly Team Socials Show less

• Mar 2020 - May 2021

The Queen's International Affairs Association is a not-for-profit, student-led organization at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The organization is devoted towards promoting debate, dialogue and awareness about international relations, foreign affairs and global politics.• Elected President to lead a team of 150+ members to build the interest of Queen’s students with an applied interest in international affairs and diplomacy • Managed finances totalling $100,000 in cash flows annually• Initiated equity-based conversations and community mobilization efforts regarding LGBTQIA2S+ and anti-racism subject matter in the international context with the membership and broader university community Show less

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

Conference delegate to University of Pennsylvania (2018) & McGill Model United Nations Conference (2019, 2020)Served as First Year Representative - Represent the voices of the first-year delegates to the Queen's Model United Nations team directors.

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

Responsible for organizing and facilitating a conference for over 300 delegates from across North America. QMUNi is one of Canada's foremost University level Model United Nations Conferences, hosted annually at Queen's University.

Staff Writer

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

• Ideated and wrote articles on a weekly basis pertaining to campus- and Kingston-wide community affairs on queensjournal.com • Ideated and wrote articles on a weekly basis pertaining to campus- and Kingston-wide community affairs on queensjournal.com

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

• Assisted Professor Susan Brodt, PhD in teaching “COMM 251/651 Organizational Behaviour” • Obtained the TA position by achieving highest grade in 100-person class during 2019-2020 school year • Responsible for marking 120+ assignments monthly; led weekly case discussions; provided one-on-one student support • Assisted Professor Susan Brodt, PhD in teaching “COMM 251/651 Organizational Behaviour” • Obtained the TA position by achieving highest grade in 100-person class during 2019-2020 school year • Responsible for marking 120+ assignments monthly; led weekly case discussions; provided one-on-one student support

Large Enterprise Project Analyst

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

• Assisted Senior Project Manager in the documentation of weekly financial statements for designated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) project financials of $1.5M, across 30 bank-wide systems • Created and distributed detailed daily technology status reports to 50-person team, and prepared and presented updates at quarterly Executive-led team meeting and recurring Senior Executive meetings • Active participant in CIBC’s Women’s Network and CIBC’s Wellness Group • Assisted Senior Project Manager in the documentation of weekly financial statements for designated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) project financials of $1.5M, across 30 bank-wide systems • Created and distributed detailed daily technology status reports to 50-person team, and prepared and presented updates at quarterly Executive-led team meeting and recurring Senior Executive meetings • Active participant in CIBC’s Women’s Network and CIBC’s Wellness Group

Mathematics and Science Tutor

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

• Assisted classroom teacher supporting approximately 40 underprivileged youth ages 12-14 with math, science, and coding material as created by the Horizons Program • Planned, designed and delivered daily team building exercises to build a sense of community within the classroom • Educated students about accessibility resources within the Greater Toronto Area to ensure the safety of all students inside and outside the program • Assisted classroom teacher supporting approximately 40 underprivileged youth ages 12-14 with math, science, and coding material as created by the Horizons Program • Planned, designed and delivered daily team building exercises to build a sense of community within the classroom • Educated students about accessibility resources within the Greater Toronto Area to ensure the safety of all students inside and outside the program

Junior Recreational Programs Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

Planned and delivered science-related activities in a safe, organized, and engaging manner for 25 new children for each of the 9 summer camp sessions and March break sessions. Planned and delivered science-related activities in a safe, organized, and engaging manner for 25 new children for each of the 9 summer camp sessions and March break sessions.