Matt Parkin, CAPM®

-Hosting office hours for entrepreneurs about sales, marketing and personal branding
-Meeting 1:1 with entrepreneurs to share go-to-market strategies

-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

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… Show more

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 Show less

Mentoring entrepreneurs who are new to Canada

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… Show more

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%.
-Increased awareness, growing award applications by 43% Show less

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.

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).

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… Show more

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. Show less

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… Show more

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. Show less

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.

Judged 24 competitors in the Marketing Category for the Canadian National Leadership Conference

-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… Show more

-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
-Supporting Individuals with Autism in a Recreation Setting Show less

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-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.

-Worked one-on-one with participants of varying intellectual and physical abilities to develop swimming skills and an increased comfort level around water.

-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… Show more

-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. Show less

-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.

-Competed at DECA U Provincials in the Management Consulting Category, developing critical thinking skills and exposing myself to the growing consulting industry.

-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.

-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… Show more

-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.

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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. Show less