Sara Guo

Innovation Consultant at onova
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Mandarin Professional working proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
    Google
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • McGill Personal Finance Essentials
    McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 10 Piano Practical Certificate
    The Royal Conservatory of Music
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 9 Piano History Certificate with First Class Honours
    The Royal Conservatory of Music
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Training for Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations Ontario
    Ontario Government
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 8 Piano Practical and Theory Certificate with Honours
    The Royal Conservatory of Music
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE)
    AccessForward
    Jul, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
    City of Toronto
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • National Lifeguard-Pool
    Lifesaving Society Canada
    Feb, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
    Lifesaving Society Canada
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Innovation Consultant
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Consulted for Fortune 500 CIOs and leading AI companies, by facilitating innovation sprints to generate 100's of ideas rapidly Consulted for Fortune 500 CIOs and leading AI companies, by facilitating innovation sprints to generate 100's of ideas rapidly

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Speaker
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      • 1 of 7 Speakers selected and the youngest to speak at TEDxQueensU's 2022 Conference titled "Momentum" • Researched, wrote, and gave a 10-minute TEDx Talk on the importance of diversifying literature • 1 of 7 Speakers selected and the youngest to speak at TEDxQueensU's 2022 Conference titled "Momentum" • Researched, wrote, and gave a 10-minute TEDx Talk on the importance of diversifying literature

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Brand
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • Media Relations Coordinator
      • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Print Director
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • Creative Director
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Designed a 56-paged print for QWIL's WILPower in Print second edition• Conceptualized designs, prepared mockups, was receptive to feedback and created the final design using Adobe Indesign and Illustrator• Collaborated with a team of three to organize the print launch and spoke to 100+ attendees on the design process• Queen's Women in Leadership (QWIL) is a student-run club within the Queen's University Community striving to empower women to reach their full potential and challenge people of all genders to engage in the conversation surrounding equity Show less

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Content Creator
      • May 2021 - Present

      • 140K+ views on "The Guo Twins" channel, 200K views on TikTok, 1M+ impressions • Brainstorm, curate, create and edit all videos, using dialogue, sound and editing to create humour and reliability • Employed onmi-channel marketing to promote the channel leading to 100+ messages/chats from high school and first-year students • Sponsorships by Ana Luisa Jewelry, Mejuri, K1 Speed Canada, Youthfully; $2000+ in value • Started by two sisters, The Guo Twins is a channel dedicated to sharing high school advice, and tips for university/college applications with hopes of sharing candid, authentic and helpful content. All while documenting our personal growth throughout university! Show less

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Book Author
      • Nov 2020 - Present

      • Self-published a book titled ‘One Point in Time: To All East Asian Youth”. • Independently published book, obtained highest rank on Amazon at #25 in Asian Literature, featured on CBC Toronto and OMNI Television and gave a 10-minute TEDx talk at my school’s TEDxQueensU 2022 Conference. • Self-published a book titled ‘One Point in Time: To All East Asian Youth”. • Independently published book, obtained highest rank on Amazon at #25 in Asian Literature, featured on CBC Toronto and OMNI Television and gave a 10-minute TEDx talk at my school’s TEDxQueensU 2022 Conference.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Market Research Analyst
      • May 2022 - Apr 2023

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2022 - Sep 2022

      • Analyzed literature reviews and trends on EDII topics in Canada from 1987 to the present (10,000+ data files), enabling the professor to successfully present the data at a US conference. • Proactively identified and re-designed the existing Excel data documentation method to ease workflow, receiving praise from the professor. • Initiated and completed a 12-page report evaluating the Employment Equity Act in Canada, while suggesting actions companies can take to achieve employment equity in the workplace. Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Founder and Executive Director
      • Jun 2020 - May 2022

      • Founder and Executive Director of a leading international youth-led nonprofit organization. • Self-designed and created a website, recruitment e-mails, communicated with writers and editors, interviewer and was interviewed, created sponsorship and partnership proposals, digitally marketing on various social media platforms. • Led an international executive team of 30+ members, organized bi-weekly zoom meetings and allowed every executive member to lead an event. • Partnered with The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) one of Toronto's largest community-based organizations, noticed by CBC Kids News for a potential partnership, 20K impacted youth, 5.5K+ Instagram followers, 150+ Writers, 45+ Countries, 300+ Cities, featured on CTV News Show less

    • Canada
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Consultant Intern
      • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Paragon Consulting strives to support nonprofits, small businesses, and startups working on strategy, human capital, and marketing engagements • Collaborated with a team of 5 to research, write reports, and give presentations to the Founder and CEO regarding enhancement tips to one nonprofit • Evaluated marketing and organization analytics from Instagram and LinkedIn to accelerate outreach of the nonprofit up to 25% within 2 months • Paragon Consulting strives to support nonprofits, small businesses, and startups working on strategy, human capital, and marketing engagements • Collaborated with a team of 5 to research, write reports, and give presentations to the Founder and CEO regarding enhancement tips to one nonprofit • Evaluated marketing and organization analytics from Instagram and LinkedIn to accelerate outreach of the nonprofit up to 25% within 2 months

    • United Kingdom
    • Advertising Services
    • Strategy Consultant
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      • Worked at an England-based podcast that is ranked in the top 5 in London, England • Independently conducted market research to identify social media initiatives that yielded a 20% increase in engagement and expanded podcast’s reach on a global scale • Promoted to be partner liaison for partnership with The Dots, known as “the next LinkedIn for creatives,” meeting bi-weekly with the CEO to discuss areas of growth • Pioneered and managed the channel on The Dots, creating engagement in the community and growing it from 0 to 95+ members in 4 months Show less

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lifeguard
      • Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Self-Employed
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Piano Teacher
      • Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

      • Created and taught piano practical and theory in a 30-min slot for beginner students (16 students total). • organized a virtual winter piano concert via zoom for my students in 2020 • Created and taught piano practical and theory in a 30-min slot for beginner students (16 students total). • organized a virtual winter piano concert via zoom for my students in 2020

  • VAVA Toronto
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Digital Marketing Intern
      • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

      • VAVA Toronto is a local business aiming to bring the best claw machine experience in Toronto • Initiated VAVA Toronto's first-ever Instagram contest to increase customer engagement and brand exposure • Worked alongside the Creative Director to create Instagram posts/descriptions, an original hashtag and an articulate marketing plan • Conducted marketing research (including SWOT Analysis) prior to contest launch to ensure both the originality and effectiveness of the contest. • Increased Instagram following and brand exposure by 20% Show less

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Seminar Course Instructor
      • Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

      • Designed and taught a 5 week seminar course on "Introduction to Drawing Still Life" to 30 students • Chosen out of dozens of applicants to teach 1 of 30 courses • Wave Learning Festival is an organization founded by Harvard and Stanford students to provide equal education to those admist COVID-19 and they have already assisted more than 10, 000 students around the world. • Designed and taught a 5 week seminar course on "Introduction to Drawing Still Life" to 30 students • Chosen out of dozens of applicants to teach 1 of 30 courses • Wave Learning Festival is an organization founded by Harvard and Stanford students to provide equal education to those admist COVID-19 and they have already assisted more than 10, 000 students around the world.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Intern
      • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

      • Developed an extensive financial curriculum for minority youth looking to pursuing finance and helped diminish the income-inequality gap • Promoted Altruism Capital Group's initiatives using marketing strategies, increasing their exposure on social media platforms like Instagram • Developed an extensive financial curriculum for minority youth looking to pursuing finance and helped diminish the income-inequality gap • Promoted Altruism Capital Group's initiatives using marketing strategies, increasing their exposure on social media platforms like Instagram

    • Canada
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Featured Author
      • Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Published artwork made amidst COVID-19 to help lift the spirits of those who see it • To help young children better absorb this new reality in a whimsical and light-hearted manner. • Published artwork made amidst COVID-19 to help lift the spirits of those who see it • To help young children better absorb this new reality in a whimsical and light-hearted manner.

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Piano Instructor
      • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

    • Wading Pool Attendant
      • Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mural Painter
      • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

      - Co-designed and Co-painted a 13 by 10.5 ft mural in the Keep SIX "Chillout"Room to help those struggling with substance use - Featured on the South Riverdale Community Health Centre's Annual Poster - Created a short film about the mural progress - Co-designed and Co-painted a 13 by 10.5 ft mural in the Keep SIX "Chillout"Room to help those struggling with substance use - Featured on the South Riverdale Community Health Centre's Annual Poster - Created a short film about the mural progress

Education

  • Smith School of Business at Queen's University
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General
    2021 - 2025
  • Queen's University
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General
    2021 - 2025
  • International Baccalaureate
    International Baccalaureate
    2017 - 2021
  • Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
    OSSD, International Baccalaureate Program
    2017 - 2021

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