Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in anthropology, concentration in primatology with co-operative education
University of Calgary
University of Calgary
- Completed a variety of courses from biological anthropology, archaeology, geology, and psychology to linguistics, religious studies, art, and philosophy
- Studied abroad on a field research project involving vigilance and black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra) in Belize
- Studied abroad on a geography school centred around understanding sustainability and urban responses to local ecological problems in Central Europe
- Researched the behaviour of western lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla) and eastern black and white colobus (Colobus guereza) at the Calgary Zoo
- Completed an honours project researching Farmers' Markets and Albertan food systems from an anthropological perspective
- Completed three co-op work terms with the Office of Sustainability at the University of Calgary as a Sustainability Coordinator
- Graduated on the Dean's List, for students with a GPA of 3.60 or higher on the preceding Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer courses
International Baccalaureate
Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary
Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary
- Completed IB certificates in World Literature, World History, French, and Visual Arts
- Received the Sir Alexander Rutherford Scholarship and graduated with Honours
- Performed and competed with the Sir Winston Churchill Symphonic Band as a percussionist
Work Experience
Scholars Academy Program Assistant
University of Calgary
University of Calgary
- Assist with program planning and development for high-achieving students at the university or entering the university
- Provide frontline advising and program support for students in the Scholars Academy or First Year Scholars program
- Support communications with participating students and the Scholars Academy Council
- Recruit, train, and mentor peer helps and play a role in volunteer-supported programming within the Student Success Centre
- Ensure participating students are developing strong academic and leadership skills to ensure strong candidacy for national and international scholarships or other honours
- Coordinate and plan events, including managing room bookings and catering, retreats, and Speaker Series
- Update communications channels include website, social media, digital dashboards, news letters and articles
Sustainability Coordinator
University of Calgary Cooperative Education
University of Calgary Cooperative Education
- Develop materials for sustainability-focused group workshops targeted towards faculty and staff of the University
- Participate and design workshops pertaining to the University of Calgary's sustainable operations, academics, and co-curricular programming
- Attend all meetings of the Academic Committee for Sustainability, which includes faculty members and vice-provosts
- Created a simulation program for ranking the university on the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System
- Compile and collate data from workshops and write meeting agendas or memos
- Drafted sections of the 2013-14 Institutional Sustainability Plan
- Completed additional workshop training through the U of C, including Community Helpers Training, Community Building CCEL tiers, Leadership in Sustainability Tier, and others.
Volunteer Resources Assistant
Calgary Zoological Society
Calgary Zoological Society
- Works directly with the Volunteer Resources team
- Building relationships with Calgary Zoo volunteers
- Assisting with event management of volunteers
- Assisting with recruiting volunteers
Manager (Team Captain)
Pet Planet Brentwood
Pet Planet Brentwood
- Hired and trained all new staff members on pet nutrition, pet welfare and animal behaviour
- Chose and ordered new product for the store weekly through several vendors
- Increased profits and drove sales with exceptional customer service, education, and product offerings
- Maximized performance by monitoring a variety of customer, store, and sales metrics
Multi-Channel Sales Assistant
Northland Best Buy
Northland Best Buy
- Balanced several administrative tasks such as filing, customer phone calls, faxing, updating company metrics
- Communicated with all departments to ensure thorough, quality handling of each customer's unique needs
- Participated in a variety of training programs and courses on improving customer experience, increasing product knowledge and enhancing sales growth
- Managed all online orders and In Store Pick-Ups
Customer Service Representative
Northland Best Buy
Northland Best Buy
- Managed cash, credit, and debit transactions; consistently balanced till
- Resolved and met customer's needs while maintaining a friendly attitude and upholding company policy
- Promoted core corporate values through an upbeat attitude and strong work ethic
Animatrice/Counselor
Camp de Jour, Candiac
Camp de Jour, Candiac
- Communicated exclusively in Quebecois french: complete immersion
- Planned and organized activities for francophone children aged 5-12
- Supervised large groups of children for long periods of time, often in public outings
- Chosen as part of the YMCA Student Work Summer Exchange Program
Research Experience
Research Assistant
University of Calgary
University of Calgary
- Working on a project - what does "green" really mean - investigating the credibility of sustainability claims and their potential use in environmental policy
- Developing case studies of organization that are actively working to create standards for what it means to be "sustainable"
- Collecting and analyzing data for a paper
Volunteer Experience
Tool Librarian
Calgary Tool Library
Calgary Tool Library
- Catalogue and receive new tools as they come in
- Create memberships and check tools in and out with database
- Take remote payments using Square, handle payments for memberships
Queen of Green Coach
David Suzuki Foundation
David Suzuki Foundation
- Coach five families on how to adopt greener practices and integrate environmentally-friendly choices into their lifestyle
- Meet online with other coaches to improve coaching techniques, discuss new resources and green living solutions
- Empower people within their own homes to make better choices
Department of Anthropology Student Volunteer
University of Calgary - Anthropology Department
University of Calgary - Anthropology Department
- Proctor registrar-scheduled exam for Anthropology 311
- Mark completed exams for Anthropology 311
- Assisted with the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (AAPA) conference
Outreach and Event Volunteer
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Southern Alberta Chapter
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Southern Alberta Chapter
- Deliver newsletters across Calgary
- Attend and promote CPAWS events
Roots & Shoots - University of Calgary Chapter
University of Calgary
University of Calgary
- Celebrated Jane Goodall's 80th birthday with a palm-oil free bake sale at the University of Calgary
- Participated in a workshop learning how to make raw, vegan chocolate
Journalism Internship
Mongabay.com
Mongabay.com
- Interviewed researchers and authored articles published on the main news site
- Summarized current environmental news events for articles targeted towards children aged 8-18
Ambassador
Calgary Zoological Society
Calgary Zoological Society
- Worked at north and front gates providing information on the Calgary Zoo activities and programs
- Participated in Zoolights events: firepits, distribution of hot chocolate, etc.
- Provided maps and brochures on membership opportunities
- Ongoing training for various posts throughout the zoo including penguin exhibits
Extra-Curricular
Tenor Drummer
Rocky Mountain Pipe Band
Rocky Mountain Pipe Band
- Play and choreograph tenor drum music for the Rocky Mountain Pipe Band
- Compete nationally or internationally
Common Reading Program Facilitator
University of Calgary - Centre for Community-Engaged Learning
University of Calgary - Centre for Community-Engaged Learning
- Lead new students in an intellectual discussion focused on the book chosen for the Common Reading Program
- Act as an ambassador for the university and "first face" for new students
"Ask Me" Volunteer
University of Calgary - Leadership and Student Engagement
University of Calgary - Leadership and Student Engagement
- Act as a resource to first year and transfer students by answering frequently asked questions
- Identify as a volunteer during the first month
G Adventures Advisory Panel
G Adventures
G Adventures
- Help improve tours, marketing materials, and business practices
- Respond to surveys
2137 Calgary Highlanders
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
Royal Canadian Army Cadets
- Member of the CalHigh Pipe Band - Senior Tenor Drummer
- Best Band Cadet - VACSTC Summer Camp
- Best Green Star - 2509 Signals Corps
- Best Red Star - 2509 Signals Corps
Certifications
Speaking Events
Keynote Speaker - Leadership in Sustainability
Leadership and Student Engagement, University of Calgary
Leadership and Student Engagement, University of Calgary
- Student Leadership Tier: "Leadership in Sustainability"