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Overcome imposter syndrome with this tip (9/4)
Overcome imposter syndrome with this tip (9/4)
By Matt Parkin, CAPM®
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Accelerate your career with this daily habit (8/14)
Accelerate your career with this daily habit (8/14)
By Matt Parkin, CAPM®
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Reflect on your capacity with this strategy (7/31)
Reflect on your capacity with this strategy (7/31)
By Matt Parkin, CAPM®
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I'm excited to start my next chapter with the incredibly talented team at Parker! 🚀 As an e-commerce founder and consultant, I've seen firsthand how…
I'm excited to start my next chapter with the incredibly talented team at Parker! 🚀 As an e-commerce founder and consultant, I've seen firsthand how…
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One of my favorite times of the year is when the entire team gets together in person. We learn from our partners and merchants every day, and these…
One of my favorite times of the year is when the entire team gets together in person. We learn from our partners and merchants every day, and these…
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Whether you're an inside sales rep or aspiring to be a territory manager, Join us for the Golf Sales Rep Educational Webinar Series and gain…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Entrepreneurship Mentor - Small Business Centre
City of Toronto
- Present 1 year 5 months
-Hosting office hours for entrepreneurs about sales, marketing and personal branding
-Meeting 1:1 with entrepreneurs to share go-to-market strategies -
Mentor
Laurier StartUp Lab
- Present 1 year 4 months
-Reviewing pitches and giving feedback on presentations from startups looking to enter the accelerator program
-Mentoring startups on sales, marketing, personal branding and go-to-market strategies -
Co-Founder & Governance/HR Committee Chair - Board of Directors, Ex-CHRO
LEAP Canada
- Present 4 years 3 months
LEAP is a federally-incorporated non profit organization that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary education. We have partnered with CIBC, TD, KPMG, and Pearson Education to help 10 000 students across 90 countries. We have been featured on CTV News London for our work helping students transition to post-secondary!
I led the federal incorporation process, bylaw development, and Board creation. I…LEAP is a federally-incorporated non profit organization that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary education. We have partnered with CIBC, TD, KPMG, and Pearson Education to help 10 000 students across 90 countries. We have been featured on CTV News London for our work helping students transition to post-secondary!
I led the federal incorporation process, bylaw development, and Board creation. I chair the Governance & HR Committee, supervising the CEO, supporting the CHRO, and providing strategic oversight for the organization.
I co-founded LEAP Canada, scaling our internal team from 4 to 44 volunteers. I spearheaded Human Resources Strategy for the organization, overseeing our mentorship program and internal development. I conducted gap analyses and collaborated with 4 department heads to ensure their teams are well-equipped with the talent they need. I supervised full-cycle talent acquisition processes across 5 departments nation-wide, interviewing 100+ candidates.
Some projects I worked on include:
-Researching and writing a report outlining ways to improve employee engagement and minimize burnout for remote teams.
-Developing and executing a monthly 360 Feedback program to maintain employee growth and development.
-Planning team socials and professional development workshops to maximize employee engagement.
CTV News Feature: https://london.ctvnews.ca/need-help-choosing-a-post-secondary-school-webinar-made-by-western-students-may-help-1.5041249 -
Entrepreneurship Mentor
ACCES Employment
- Present 1 year 1 month
Mentoring entrepreneurs who are new to Canada
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HR Committee Chair, Board of Directors | Tax Analyst | Consultant | Recognition & Awards Coordinator
University Students' Council at Western University
- 3 years 9 months
The USC is the largest nonprofit, student union in Canada with 40+ full-time staff, 400+ part-time staff, and an annual budget of $30 million. The USC operates a retail store, movie theater, and two restaurants while providing programming and other services for 40 000+ of students.
I sit on the Board of Directors and Human Resources Committee while supervising the Chief Operating Officer and providing strategic oversight for the corporate side of the organization.
I spearhead…The USC is the largest nonprofit, student union in Canada with 40+ full-time staff, 400+ part-time staff, and an annual budget of $30 million. The USC operates a retail store, movie theater, and two restaurants while providing programming and other services for 40 000+ of students.
I sit on the Board of Directors and Human Resources Committee while supervising the Chief Operating Officer and providing strategic oversight for the corporate side of the organization.
I spearhead complex quantitative, strategic, and financial analyses of monthly and annual financial statements, investments, and contracts.
I uphold fiduciary responsibility, steering the organization through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
I analyze recommendations from three senior managers, reviewing 10+ HR policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
I oversee development of the Board, assessing exit survey data and implementing solutions to improve member experience for 9 board members.
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As a volunteer tax analyst during the COVID-19 pandemic, I assisted in executing a virtual Income Tax Clinic as part of the Canadian Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
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Acted as a consultant for the Student Feedback & Engagement Committee, supporting the Associate Vice President, Student Feedback and the Student Feedback Coordinator.
Managed survey non response bias through the design and implementation of improved placement and promotional strategies to increase the diversity of feedback received.
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-Hired and trained 20 students, facilitating 6 meetings to enable the presentation of student leadership awards.
-Accelerated nomination process and strategically eliminated inefficiencies to grow data set by 108%.
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Mentor
W5 - Western Entrepreneur Association
- 5 months
Mentoring 25 student entrepreneurs during three-month flagship incubator program, sharing personal stories and lessons learned from my four entrepreneurial ventures to help them scale their startups.
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Career Profile Advisor (Top Contributor)
Western University
- 11 months
Helped 70+ students through Western's Employment Resource Center with their resume, cover letter, CV, and LinkedIn profile, receiving volunteer of the month and top contributor for the semester awards (out of 50+ volunteers).
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Conference Director, Mentor, & VP Academic | HBA Association
Ivey Business School at Western University
- 1 year 8 months
The Ivey HBA Association (HBAA) represents 1300+ students.
Conference Director (2021-2022)
-Curate a list of events across North America for HBAs to attend
-Manage the $13 000 Conference Subsidy Program
Section 7 VP Academic (2020-2021)
-I attend HBAA meetings and vote on key motions to represent my 77 peers in Section 7.
-I collaborate with faculty, program services, and fellow section executives to support my section with their academic experience.
-I create…The Ivey HBA Association (HBAA) represents 1300+ students.
Conference Director (2021-2022)
-Curate a list of events across North America for HBAs to attend
-Manage the $13 000 Conference Subsidy Program
Section 7 VP Academic (2020-2021)
-I attend HBAA meetings and vote on key motions to represent my 77 peers in Section 7.
-I collaborate with faculty, program services, and fellow section executives to support my section with their academic experience.
-I create weekly schedules to inform everyone of the assigned work and important dates, while acting as a source of information for academic-related questions and resources. -
HR Manager, HR Specialist - Talent Management
Project Snapshot
- 4 months
Project Snapshot is an educational fellowship which empowers, inspires, and connects student leaders to their future careers through case competitions, mentorship, and research opportunities in Canada and the United States.
I was promoted to Manager where I led a team of 3 HR Specialists, spearheading HR strategy and managing 10+ projects. I liaised with 7 department managers and senior leadership to establish strategic priorities for the organization.
Some of the projects I…Project Snapshot is an educational fellowship which empowers, inspires, and connects student leaders to their future careers through case competitions, mentorship, and research opportunities in Canada and the United States.
I was promoted to Manager where I led a team of 3 HR Specialists, spearheading HR strategy and managing 10+ projects. I liaised with 7 department managers and senior leadership to establish strategic priorities for the organization.
Some of the projects I worked on include:
Developing policies and procedures and creating a staff manual
Designing a job board to streamline hiring processes
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I was a member of the founding team, scaling the organization from 8 to 35 executives. I researched best practices for human resources, completing recruitment for 175 international leadership roles across 7 departments and 3 programs. I collaborated with 35 executives across 2 countries, enabling global communications with Google Suite and Slack.
Some projects that I have worked on include:
Restructuring the organizational structure to meet the evolving needs of the growing organization.
Implementing succession planning processes to ensure smooth onboarding and transition of new members.
Hosting 3 international workshops for 100s on Interview Strategies, Finding Your Passion, and Leveraging LinkedIn. -
Provincials Judge & Internationals Trainer
Ontario DECA
- 4 months
Judged the Automotive Services Marketing Event for DECA Ontario High School Provincials.
Trained 7 international competitors in the Human Resources Management event to prepare them for internationals (ICDC); 4/7 made finals, including a 3rd and 5th place finish. -
CNLC Judge
FBLA Canada
- 1 month
Education
Judged 24 competitors in the Marketing Category for the Canadian National Leadership Conference
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Coach
Special Olympics Ontario
- Present 7 years 3 months
-Worked with participants of varying intellectual and physical abilities to develop physical literacy and basic motor skills through drills and games.
-Transferred my knowledge of baseball and umpiring to coach softball, educating participants on fundamental movement skills and positioning.
-Furthered my knowledge by taking 5 professional development modules:
-Coaching Athletes with Down Syndrome
-Diversity & Inclusion in Action
-Exercise-Induced Asthma Training
-Embracing…-Worked with participants of varying intellectual and physical abilities to develop physical literacy and basic motor skills through drills and games.
-Transferred my knowledge of baseball and umpiring to coach softball, educating participants on fundamental movement skills and positioning.
-Furthered my knowledge by taking 5 professional development modules:
-Coaching Athletes with Down Syndrome
-Diversity & Inclusion in Action
-Exercise-Induced Asthma Training
-Embracing Unexpected Change
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Vice President Internal, London Chapter
SWAM Canada
- 1 year 1 month
Children
A nonprofit that provides affordable and accessible on-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs.
-Managed weekly operations, offering affordable and accessible swim lessons to 100+ children with special needs.
-Communicated with 12 teammates, recruiting, training and mentoring 125 volunteer swim instructors.
-Provided exceptional customer service to ensure a safe and enjoyable user experience for 100s of families. -
Co Host
Radio Western / 94.9 CHRW
- 7 months
-Co-hosted a Spanish radio show, "Western Despierta", playing and introducing Spanish music to improve my proficiency with the language.
-Planned and hosted my own 2 hour show, utilizing the sound board and creating a playlist and discussion topics for the morning.
-Advertised a variety of events on campus to educate the student population and expand outreach to the Hispanic community. -
Swim Instructor
SWAM Canada
- 7 months
Children
-Worked one-on-one with participants of varying intellectual and physical abilities to develop swimming skills and an increased comfort level around water.
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Various Roles (Residents' Council, Orientation Leader and Tour Guide)
Western University Housing
- 1 year 6 months
-Collaborated with 50 leadership members to create a safe environment and mentor 450 students with confidence.
-Acted as a point of contact for 450 residents and directed them to 25+ leadership resources on campus.
-Guided 100s of guests at 3 special events, training new staff in customer service with confidence.
-Guided 50 members to create programming for 450 students, using Google Suite to collaborate with confidence.
-Planned a week long event to welcome 450 students back from…-Collaborated with 50 leadership members to create a safe environment and mentor 450 students with confidence.
-Acted as a point of contact for 450 residents and directed them to 25+ leadership resources on campus.
-Guided 100s of guests at 3 special events, training new staff in customer service with confidence.
-Guided 50 members to create programming for 450 students, using Google Suite to collaborate with confidence.
-Planned a week long event to welcome 450 students back from the winter break, creating excitement for the second term. -
Volunteer
Outreach360
- 1 month
Education
-Constructed lesson plans for elementary school English classes in the Dominican Republic, creating an excitement around the thought of learning a new language.
-Succeeded in delivering key vocabulary to students, enhancing their educational experience through the implementation of song, dance, and play. -
General Member Board
DECA Western
- 8 months
-Competed at DECA U Provincials in the Management Consulting Category, developing critical thinking skills and exposing myself to the growing consulting industry.
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Chapter President
OSAID Inc.
- 10 months
-Managed logistics and operations for the entire 40 person council, coordinating with external stakeholders to maximize member experience.
-Planned school-wide events to raise awareness, educating the student body and the local community about the devastating effects of impaired driving. -
President | Vice President | Publicity Officer - Athletic Council
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School (Aurora)
- 3 years 1 month
-Managed logistics for the entire 40 person council, facilitating meetings and delegating tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
-Organized the inaugural Relay for Life event, supervising a 12 person committee and bringing in over $28 000 of fundraising for cancer research.
-Planned school-wide events to promote physical literacy and a healthy lifestyle, spearheading the inaugural Homecoming event, leading to my receipt of the Athletic Leadership Award.
-Approved the annual $3000…-Managed logistics for the entire 40 person council, facilitating meetings and delegating tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
-Organized the inaugural Relay for Life event, supervising a 12 person committee and bringing in over $28 000 of fundraising for cancer research.
-Planned school-wide events to promote physical literacy and a healthy lifestyle, spearheading the inaugural Homecoming event, leading to my receipt of the Athletic Leadership Award.
-Approved the annual $3000 budget, ensuring fiduciary responsibility.
Media:
https://twitter.com/ccarterchs/status/1002164091719438338
https://twitter.com/ccarterchs/status/1002266428660215809
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Z8L9wJjgnxcUh2MGVnTC1wOU9iVVBFZTV1S3ByVVA3dEVv/preview?resourcekey=0-7E-TKjCO48fzO5kL64lqGA
Vice President | Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
-Supervised a subcommittee to ensure the stability of the athletics program at the school, training and scheduling scorekeepers for all home games.
-Assisted with council operations, facilitating meetings in the absence of the President.
-Organized school-wide events to promote physical literacy and a healthy lifestyle.
Publicity Officer | Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
-Created an Instagram account to promote school athletics, complimenting the previously existing Twitter account.
-Leveraged social media to post game schedules and scores for all 31 sports teams.
Publications
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Building Your Agency’s Brand Starts With Building Your Personal Brand
The Staffing Stream: Staffing Industry Analysts
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What Employees Want: Understanding Your People to Retain Your Roster
The Staffing Stream: Staffing Industry Analysts
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What Hourly Job Seekers Want From High-Volume Hiring
HR.Com Talent Acquisition Excellence - July Edition
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ChatGPT: A Recruiter and Hiring Manager's Best Friend
HR.Com HR Strategy & Planning Excellence - May 2023
Article selected as a top pick
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Getting Past Vanity Metrics To Track Hiring Numbers That Count
HR.Com Talent Acquisition Excellence - May 2023
Selected as a top pick
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The ROI of Recruitment Advertising: How To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck
Hr.com
Article selected for the cover of Talent Acquisition Excellence April 2023 edition
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Restaurant Staffing Tips For The Holidays
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice News - RestoBiz
Restaurant staffing can be a challenge at this time of year. With the supply chain slowdowns, rising menu prices, and the holidays fast approaching, you can’t afford to have your restaurant understaffed. The problem is that the labour market is tight and unemployment is low so there isn’t a huge pool of seasonal job seekers for your front and back-of-house roles.
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Retail Staffing Tips For The Holidays
CanadianSME Business Magazine
Don’t let your staffing get in the way of the most wonderful time of the year
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5 Strategies For Your Restaurant in Today's Labour Market
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice News (RestoBiz.ca)
Wrote an article for Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice News.
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4 Ways to Recognize Employees in Under 60 Seconds at No Cost
Hr.com
My article was selected as the cover article for the Sept 2022 edition of the Human Experience magazine
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Grow Your Business With Strategic Partnerships
UNDER30CEO
Wrote an article for UNDER30CEO to help entrepreneurs and partnership professionals grow their businesses through strategic partnerships.
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4 No-Cost Talent Acquisition Strategies For The Tight Labour Market
HR.COM Talent Acquisition Excellence - August 2022 Edition
My article was featured on the front cover as a top pick in the monthly talent acquisition magazine
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Actionable Steps You Can Take To Provide Employees With Exciting Growth Opportunities
HR.COM Talent Management Excellence
Wrote an article for HR.COM's Monthly Talent Management Excellence Publication
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The Benefits of Creating Content Online
The Creative Zine
Interviewed by The Creative Zine - an international online literary publication
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7 Tips to Reduce Stress During Your Job Search
Youth Opportunities - Circle
Wrote an article for Youth Opportunities (80k followers on LinkedIn)
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LinkedIn: A Free Marketing Tool For Entrepreneurs
UNDER30CEO
Wrote an article for UNDER30CEO
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Coffee Chat Takeaways
Wrote an article summarizing what I learned through 60 coffee chats.
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LEAP Canada - Pearson Feature
Pearson Canada Higher Education
Featured on Pearson Canada Higher Education's Facebook page.
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Need help choosing a post-secondary school? Webinar made by Western students may help
CTV News London
TV appearance on CTV News London for LEAP Canada
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Getting Involved in University
The Mentorship Spot
Interviewed about getting involved in university.
Courses
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Accounting & Business Analysis
2257
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Accounting & Financial Fundamentals
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Business Blogging
HubSpot Academy
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Coaching and Developing Employees
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Communications
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Customer Analytics
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Decision Making with Analytics
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Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
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Economic Analysis of Law
2176
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Excel 2016: Advanced Formulas, Functions, and Formatting Techniques
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Excel 2016: Pivot Tables & Charts in Depth
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Excel Essential Training (Office 365)
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Excel: Power Pivot, Macros and VBA for Beginners
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Exercise-Induced Asthma Training
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Finance
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Human Resources Foundations
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Human Resources: Payroll
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Information Systems & Design
CS 1032
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Intro to Financial Security Systems
Actuarial Science 1021
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Introduction to Business
1220
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Inventory Management Foundations
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Leading Productive Meetings
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Learning Data Analytics
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Macro/Micro Economics
1021, 1022
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Macroeconomic Theory 1&2
2152, 2153
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Managerial Economics
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Microeconomic Theory 1
2150
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Multimedia & Communications
CS 1033
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New Manager Foundations
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Onboarding New Hires as a Manager
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Organizational Behaviour
2181
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People Analytics
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Performance Management
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Persuading Others
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PowerPoint 2016: Tips and Tricks
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PowerPoint Essential Training (Office 365)
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PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides
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Price & Promotion Analytics
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Project Management Basics
PMI
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Psychology at Work
2061
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SAP ERP Essential Training
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SQL Essential Training
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Sales Foundations
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Spanish (Beginner & Intermediate)
1030, 2200
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Strategic Thinking
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Time Management
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Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager
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Understanding Capital Markets
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Unlock Your Team's Creativity
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WordPress 5 Essential Training
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Projects
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Pro Lineup Feasibility Study
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-Collaborated with 7 team members, exploring the feasibility of a business that would produce audio recordings for minor hockey team lineups.
-Conducted market research, establishing consumer preferences to guide operational decisions and develop a promotional strategy.
-Voted by classmates to represent our section in the quarterfinals of the Business 2257 Feasibility Competition.
Honors & Awards
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Top Emerging Leaders Under 30
FoundersBeta
https://www.foundersbeta.com/top-30/leaders/
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#24 on Top Hottest Companies to Watch for Without Any Venture Capital
FoundersPress
https://thefounderspress.com/top-bootstrapping-companies/
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J.J. Wettlaufer Award
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Awarded to the male student in each section who, in the opinion of their peers, excels in activities within and outside the Business School
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Robert V. Hicks Scholarship
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Awarded to an HBA student with high academic standing and a career interest in HR Management
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Deloitte Innovation Forum Finalist
Ivey Business School
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Dean's Honour List
Western University
2019-2020
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Selected to officiate 18U B OBA Championship
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Selected to officiate Ontario Cup
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Officiated Team Ontario 17U selection camp in a 3 Umpire system, leading to an “emerging” evaluation with elements of “accomplished”.
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Dean’s Honour List
Western University
2018-2019
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Delaware Hall First-Year Involvement Award
Western Housing
Nominated by an upper-year student leader for my positive leadership skills and engagement as well as being a role model for Housing and the University’s expectations and visions.
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Certificate of Academic Engagement
Western University Learning Skills Services
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Athletic Council Service and Leadership Award
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Carol Hall Memorial Award
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Junior Letter
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Ontario Scholar
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YSCPC Athletic Leadership Award
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Selected to officiate Atom AAA OMHA Championships
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Selected to officiate Peewee AAA YSBA Championships
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Healthy Active Living Education Subject Award
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Spirit Award
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YSCPC Athletic Leadership Award
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