JDCC DeGroote

- Responsible for the creation of the JDCC Senior Case Development Team, a sub-committee dedicated to enriching the case analysis skills of 1st – 4th year commerce students and mentoring them to succeed in case competitions.
- Led the Incubator and Senior Case Development teams, conducting weekly meetings and workshops focused on case analysis and vital soft skills such as networking, resume development, and interview preparation.
- Created the Senior Development Team, dedicated to mentoring upper-year students. The team's primary goal was to prepare and empower delegates for success in external case competitions, representing DeGroote effectively.
- Managed the end-to-end hiring process, reviewing applications, conducting over 50 interviews, and providing constructive feedback to 20+ applicants, ensuring the selection of aligned individuals and a robust recruitment strategy.
- Demonstrated negotiation and relationship-building skills through a successful corporate partnership with RBC, securing over $4,500 in sponsorship funds and establishing RBC as the prestigious title sponsor for JDCC DeGroote.

Vice President, Development

- Represented the DeGroote School of Business at the largest undergraduate business competition in central Canada, where I worked as part of a team to develop and present an implementation plan addressing critical business challenges.
- Dedicated 14 weeks to attending weekly case analysis practices and workshops, culminating in enhanced case analysis and public speaking skills. I regularly presented findings to team captains and academic mentors, refining my ability to articulate complex ideas effectively.
- Conducted thorough analyses of international business cases, resulting in a deeper grasp of multinational strategic objectives, macroeconomics, and the intricacies of effective foreign market expansion.
- Collaborated with team members to devise innovative solutions for multifaceted challenges encompassing political, economic, technological, and cultural aspects. This collaborative approach contributed to a more profound understanding of international business consulting dynamics.- Analysed cases pertaining to international business resulting in a deeper understanding of multinational strategic objectives, macroeconomics and effective foreign market expansion. 
- Worked with team members to generate creative solutions for issues including politics, economics, technology and culture which led to a deeper understanding of international business consulting.

JDCC International Business Delegate

- Member of the JDCC delegate incubator program operating through the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
- Selected as 1 of 20 incubator delegates out of a substantial pool of applicants.
- Learned the skills required to break down and analyse a variety of business cases in high pressure situations resulting in effective powerpoint presentation and teamwork skills.
- Winner of the JDCC incubator intra-club case competition as a result of applying skills and knowledge learned over the semester.

JDCC Incubator Delegate

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

- Corporate Strategy intern
- Extracted crucial insights from performance data, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Produced slide decks for senior management, highlighting quarterly updates and forecasted results to support informed decision-making.
- Assisted the VP of Corporate Strategy in daily operations, maintaining and refining critical documents for operational efficiency. Played a key role in monthly corporate scorecard updates, demonstrating exceptional communication and independent work skills.
- Oversaw timely submission of weekly translation requests, ensuring materials were available in English and French as per team members' preferences. Enhanced team cohesion by promoting inclusivity and collaboration.
- Delivered a comprehensive research report on corporate banking trends, saving the Corporate Strategy team over 100 research hours. The report also guided them in identifying key information sources, streamlining decision-making.
- Developed a comprehensive strategy for automating corporate scorecards, providing expert guidance to senior leadership. Conducted research to identify software solutions aligning with EDC's strategic priorities, showcasing advanced analytical problem-solving skills.

Summer Intern

DeGroote Commerce Society

- Communicated effectively with over 400 members of McMaster’s First Year Orientation Program to organize 4 events to date, resulting in heightened organizational and event execution skills.

Director of Internal Relations

DeGroote Consulting Association

- Analyst, Early Consulting Prep Program through the Degroote Consulting Association
Developed a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of consultants, explored the diverse areas of consulting specialization, and analyzed the nuances of operating within various industries and sectors. This knowledge allowed me to adapt and contribute effectively to a wide range of client challenges.
- Mastered various frameworks for analyzing consulting cases, including profitability analysis, Porter’s 5 forces, 3C’s analysis, market entry strategies, M&A analysis.
- Actively engaged in solving over 20 consulting interview cases, consistently showcasing a robust understanding of consulting frameworks. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business scenarios, think critically, and offer actionable solutions in a high-pressure environment.

Analyst

DeGroote First Year Orientation Program

- Upper year mentor member responsible for mentoring first year commerce students resulting in strong leadership and interpersonal skills. 
- Encouraged and motivated first year students to attend onboarding events to create a seamless transition into university resulting in increased faculty engagement.

Student Mentor

Greensuits

- Collaborated with the commerce orientation committee to create personalised onboarding experience for first year students to increase exposure to opportunities within the DeGroote School of Business leading to exceptional human resource and time management abilities.
- Demonstrated utilisation of proficiency in multiple languages to adapt to McMaster's diverse community to ensure all students voices were being heard
- Contributed in the execution of the move in process by organising residence processes to streamline McMaster processes

First Year Representative

Falcon Ridge Golf Course

- Team member of the Falcon Ridge Golf Club groundskeeping team responsible for ensuring high quality course maintenance
- Responsible for operation of light machinery on site as well as training employees resulting in heightened leadership skills.
- Physically demanding work as well as 5:30 am start times, seven days per week.
- Maintained day to day interactions with clients which lead to relationship management, worked autonomously throughout my days completing various assignments.

Groundskeeper

Cora's

- Busser responsible for greeting guests, clearing and setting tables which resulted in consistent customer service

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