Michael Savage

at Higher Education Strategy Associates
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      • Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

    • Australia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager
      • May 2021 - Sep 2021

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
      • Jan 2021 - May 2021

      • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Postdoctoral Instructor in History
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

      • Taught several courses in American history for freshmen and advanced undergraduates. • Organized, prepared, and evaluated course content, including lectures, course reading, exams, assignments, and online learning content. • Simultaneously, conducted an independent research program and produced peer-reviewed articles and a book manuscript. • Taught several courses in American history for freshmen and advanced undergraduates. • Organized, prepared, and evaluated course content, including lectures, course reading, exams, assignments, and online learning content. • Simultaneously, conducted an independent research program and produced peer-reviewed articles and a book manuscript.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
      • Sep 2012 - Jun 2018

      • Independently managed a multi-year research project that involved securing funding opportunities and undertaking extensive qualitative and quantitative research over a period of years at several American locations.• Completed own 400-page PhD dissertation research project that successfully synthesized a diverse range of material and sources.• Authored peer-reviewed publications and gave invited presentations in Canada, the United States, and Germany.• Independently secured internal and external project funding worth over $100,000. Show less

      • Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Prepared and presided over large examinations that ranged from 50 students to 500. • Managed instructors and teaching assistants to best facilitate exams and ensure that all proper procedures were followed.• Dealt with urgent situations, ranging from ill students to fire alarms. • Kept complete records and ensured their proper filing. • Employed customer service skills and problem solving abilities to successfully manage and direct large groups.

      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

      • Taught third-year undergraduate courses in American history, with enrollments ranging from 50 to 100 pupils. • Developed specialized and engaging presentations.• Organize, selected, and evaluated course content.• Supervised teaching assistants.• Met regularly with students and consulted with them on their term research projects.

      • Sep 2012 - Apr 2018

      • Provided weekly tutorial sessions for ten unique courses in history at the University of Toronto's St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga campuses. • Mastered diverse material and delivered detailed presentations on scores of topics in several distinct subfields. • Met regularly with students to supervise research projects and discuss course material. • Graded assignments and served as students' first point of contact for questions and concerns.

    • Canada
    • Retail
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Shipper/Receiver/Online Commerce
      • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

      • Organized and facilitated the delivery of all online orders for Western Canada. • Worked within multiple daily deadlines to schedule deliveries, pickups, and order fulfillment. • Received product, facilitated internal stock transfers, and maintained inventory records for Vistek's western hub. • Liaised with purchasers and the corporate office in Toronto. • Used accounting and inventory software such as Navision and Microsoft Dynamics NAV and shipping software from providers such as Canada Post, Purolator, FedEx, etc. Show less

    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Corporate Sales/Front Desk
      • Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

      • Prior to the hotel's January 2010 opening, visited hundreds of local offices to canvass future clients and create corporate accounts. • Upon hotel's opening, transferred to a front desk position which involved managing individual and event bookings and arrivals, and providing customer service while using tact and discretion. • Ran reports and built databases using a variety of software ranging from the Microsoft Office suite to OPERA. • Prior to the hotel's January 2010 opening, visited hundreds of local offices to canvass future clients and create corporate accounts. • Upon hotel's opening, transferred to a front desk position which involved managing individual and event bookings and arrivals, and providing customer service while using tact and discretion. • Ran reports and built databases using a variety of software ranging from the Microsoft Office suite to OPERA.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Disabled Student Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

      • Upon completion of Masters' degree, began working for the University of Calgary's Disability Resource Centre. • Worked with blind students to ensure they were able to successfully receive an education by accompanying them to classes, liaising with their professors, taking notes, and ensuring that their needs were met appropriately. • Upon completion of Masters' degree, began working for the University of Calgary's Disability Resource Centre. • Worked with blind students to ensure they were able to successfully receive an education by accompanying them to classes, liaising with their professors, taking notes, and ensuring that their needs were met appropriately.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

      • Mastered a wide range of material outside of my area of expertise to deliver multiple lectures before an audience of over 300 students. • Graded all assignments, managed student concerns, and consulted regularly with students in office hours about course material. • Mastered a wide range of material outside of my area of expertise to deliver multiple lectures before an audience of over 300 students. • Graded all assignments, managed student concerns, and consulted regularly with students in office hours about course material.

Education

  • University of Toronto
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, American History (United States)
    2012 - 2018
  • University of Calgary
    Master of Arts - MA, History
    2007 - 2009
  • University of Calgary
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, History
    2002 - 2007

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