University of Toronto - Victoria University Alumni

Adam Hewson

London, United Kingdom
Head of Book Buying at Royal Horticultural Society
Retail

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Experience
Royal Horticultural Society   July 2012 - Present
Royal Horticultural Society Wisley   January 2010 - September 2012
Borders   2001 - December 2009
The British Museum   2000 - 2001
Waterstones   1998 - 2001
Waterstones   1995 - 1996

Skills
Group Buying, Recruiting, Retail, Catering, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Museums, people management, senior management, cocktail bar management, Computer Proficiency, Team Building, Management, Training, Change Management, Responsible Service of..., Human Resources, Executive Management, Event Management, New Business Development, retail shows management, publishing consultancy, Merchandising, Books, Coaching, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service

Adrienne Sweetman

Berlin Area, Germany
Candidate MSc in International Health at Charité
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2005 — 2010
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Visual Studies

Experience
Charité - Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health   September 2011 - Present
The Olive Branch for Children   September 2012 - December 2014
LOFT Community Services, John Gibson House   June 2012 - September 2012
University of Toronto   October 2010 - August 2011
Toronto Public Library   July 2005 - August 2011

Skills
Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, International Health, Qualitative Research, Policy, Statistics, Healthcare, Global Health, Research, English, Public Health, Health Program Planning, Health Policy, Microsoft Office, Epidemiology

Alexandra Raposo

Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom
MSc. Candidate, Imperial College
Higher Education

Education
Imperial College London   2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biodiversity & Conservation Biology

Experience
University of Toronto   September 2012 - Present
City of Toronto   September 2009 - Present
University of Toronto Panhellenic Association   February 2014 - Present
Delta Delta Delta - Canada Alpha   January 2014 - Present
Serengetee LLC   September 2014 - December 2014
Oceans Campus   May 2014 - June 2014
Delta Delta Delta - Canada Alpha   January 2013 - December 2013
Club Monaco   April 2012 - April 2013
Delta Delta Delta - Canada Alpha   January 2012 - December 2012
The Boulevard Club   March 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Dreamweaver, Public Relations, ArcGIS, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Research, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Editing, Telemetry, Portuguese, Lifeguarding, Time Management, English, Fundraising, Leadership, Event Planning, Communication, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Cpr Certified, Facebook, Marine Mammal Resuce, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking

Amy Verner

Paris Area, France
Journalist, writer, observer
Newspapers

Education
New York University   2000 — 2002
BA, Media Criticism

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1999 — 2000
Media

University of Pennsylvania   1998 — 1999
Communications

Branksome Hall   1995 — 1998

Bishop Strachan School   1984 — 1995

Experience
Web site, bio, brand materials   March 2013 - Present
Self-employed writer   April 2003 - Present
The Globe and Mail   March 2007 - April 2014

Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Digital Media, News Writing, Content Management, Feature Articles, Blogging

Ana María TEZNA MENDOZA

Paris Area, France
S&OP Project Coordinator at Nissan Europe SAS
Automotive

Education
Edinburgh Napier University Business School   2009 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Business Administration and Management, General

Institut d'Administration des Entreprises   2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), International management - Marketing and sales

Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics & Management

Licée Francais Paul Valéry   2001 — 2004
Baccalauréat, Économique et Social

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2001 — 2001
CISS, English as a Second Language

Experience
Nissan Europe SAS   June 2015 - Present
Nissan Europe SAS   September 2013 - May 2015
Nissan Europe SAS   January 2013 - May 2015
Nissan Europe SAS   October 2010 - August 2013
Nissan WEST Europe SAS   April 2010 - September 2010
Groupe Volkswagen France   July 2009 - March 2010
WORLD EXPRESS CARGO & CIA LTDA   July 2008 - September 2008
BSN Medical   July 2007 - September 2007
MTA   February 2007 - June 2007

Anna Linda Siddall

Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Production Coordinator
Entertainment

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2000 — 2008
Hon. B.A., Russian Language and Literature

Experience
Electric Sky   October 2011 - June 2012
Cineflix   September 2009 - June 2010
Cineflix Productions   March 2009 - August 2009
NextFilm   August 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Television, Post Production, Video Production, Media Production, Broadcast Television, Reality, Broadcast

Anne Beveridge

Dresden Area, Germany
Elementary Principal Dresden International School
Education Management

Education
Queen's University   1995 — 1997
MEd, Education - Curriculum and Instruction/\Special Education

University of Toronto   1991 — 1992
BEd, Primary/Junior Education

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1987 — 1991
BA (Hons), English and History

Experience
Home   August 2012 - June 2014
Dresden International School   2014 - 2014
Branksome Hall   August 2007 - July 2010

Skills
ESL, K-12, Technology Integration, International Education, Differentiated..., Educational Leadership

Brian Rahn

York, United Kingdom
Archaeological Survey/IT Consultant
Higher Education

Education
University of York   2002 — 2007
PhD, Archaeology

University of Manitoba   1997 — 2002
MA, Anthropology / Archaeology

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1992 — 1997
Hon.B.Sc, Physics, Anthropology

Experience
Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture   May 2011 - July 2013
UHI Millennium Institute   2007 - 2008

Skills
Higher Education, Archaeology, Science, Database Design, History, GIS, Web Design, Research, Qualitative Research, Editing, Lecturing, Report Writing, University Teaching, Statistics, Teaching, Data Analysis, ArcGIS

Candice Rogers

France
Logistics Manager chez Christie's
Fine Art

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1992 — 1996
Honours B.A., English Language and Literature/Letters, Honours Bachelor of Arts

Ryerson University   1997 — 1998
Certificat d’études de photographie commerciale, Commercial Photography, Equivalent BTS

Experience
Christie's   May 2015 - Present
Musée du quai Branly   December 2009 - May 2015
Musée du quai Branly   October 2006 - October 2009
France Connection   May 2006 - October 2006
Colloquium   November 2003 - May 2006
Phoenix Associates   January 2001 - April 2002
Nova japan   December 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Exhibitions, Museums, Expositions, Budgets, Adobe Illustrator, Project Management, English, Negotiation, Édition, Anglophone, Anglais, Photoshop, English mother tongue, Research, Editing, Customer Service

Christopher Tidey

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Communication Specialist
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Guelph   2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, Political Science & Collaborative International Development Studies

University of Toronto   2000 — 2004
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Criminology

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Experience
UNICEF   2010 - Present
UNICEF Canada   2009 - 2010
Ministry of Community and Social Services   2008 - 2009
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care   2008 - 2008

Christopher Wojciechowski

London, United Kingdom
Senior Marketing & PR Executive at Cara Hotel Marketing
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2004 — 2008
Hon. B.A., Specialist German, Min Spanish

RDCA   1998 — 2004
Black Belt, RDCA Mixed Martial Arts

Experience
Cara Hotel Marketing   June 2010 - Present
ICG Commerce   March 2009 - August 2010
University of Toronto   September 2004 - June 2008

Skills
Email Marketing, Key Account Management, SAP, Sales, Public Relations, Marketing, Product Management, Procurement, Account Management, Analysis, Project Management, Digital Marketing

Cristina Micheletti

Turin Area, Italy
Visual Designer
Design

Education
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) / University of Lugano   1997 — 2002
Laurea in Scienze della Comunicazione, Visual Communication, Semiotics, Sociology

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2000 — 2000
semiotics

Experience
Micheletti Giuseppe snc   2004 - Present
Creative Effect   2012 - Present
Cheeky Monkeys VJ   September 2010 - Present
Diageo   November 2003 - November 2004

Skills
Progettazione grafica, Photography, Art Direction, Logo Design, Web Design, Progettazione logo, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Editing, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Visual Communication, Visual communication, Editing video, Web design, Illustration, Typography, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, After Effects, InDesign

David Jermyn

London, United Kingdom
DV Director at October Films
Motion Pictures and Film

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2001 — 2005
B.A., Film Studies, History, Political Science

Experience
October Films   July 2015 - Present
Wall to Wall Media   January 2015 - June 2015
Peacock Alley Entertainment   October 2012 - December 2014
Distraction Inc   September 2011 - December 2013
Gaysian Productions   December 2012 - February 2013
Wall to Wall Media   August 2012 - October 2012
Lumanity Pictures   August 2012 - September 2012
Castlewood Productions Inc.   October 2009 - July 2012
Castlewood Productions   May 2008 - September 2009
Nuclear Blubber Productions   August 2007 - January 2009

Skills
Avid Media Composer, Producing, Film, Screenwriting, Music Videos, New Media, Comedy, Pre-production, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films, Post Production, Reality, Video Production, Directing, Broadcast, Television, After Effects, Video Editing, Documentaries, Short Films, Assistant Directing, Entertainment, Drama, Line Producing, Video, Media Production, Storytelling, Field Producing, Casting, Broadcast Television

David Rising

Berlin Area, Germany
The Associated Press
Newspapers

Education
Boston University   1994 — 1995
M.S., Journalism

University of Toronto   1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science/History

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1987 — 1991
BA, History/Political Science

Experience
The Associated Press   2001 - Present
The Associated Press, Rhode Island   1999 - 2001
The Standard Times   1996 - 1999
The Telegraph Journal   1995 - 1996

Skills
Newspapers, Digital Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Web Content, Media Relations, Sports Writing, New Media, Journalists, Business Journalism, Political Reporting, Current Affairs, Ap Style, Multimedia, Blogging, ENPS, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photojournalism, Journalism, Headline Writing, Online News, Politics, News Writing, Business News, Video Journalism, AP Style, Breaking News, Fact-checking, Press Releases, Editorial, Investigative Reporting

Dimitris Dimitrakakis

Greece
Realtor at Easy Properties
Real Estate

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1988 — 1990
Pre Meds

Sir John A. Macdonald   1983 — 1988
Graduate grade 13, Mathematics and Physics

Experience
Easy Properties   February 2013 - Present
Golden Realtors Hellas   January 2009 - January 2013
Remax Hellas   October 2004 - December 2008

Skills
Waterfront, New Home Sales, Selling, Real Estate Financing, Commercial Real Estate, Luxury, REO, Apartments, Landlords, Corporate Real Estate, Sales Management, Short Sales, HUD, Real Estate Development, Real Estate, Investors, Relocation Buyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, 1031 Exchanges, Real Estate Economics, International Real..., SFR, Shopping Centers, Condos, Real Property, Residential Homes, Land Acquisition, Listing Homes, ABR, Referrals, Property, Buyers, Tenant, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Real Estate Transactions, Sellers, Appraisals, Property Management, Single Family Homes, Brokerage, Listings, Buyer Representation, Vacation Homes, Relocation, Townhomes, Income Properties, New Homes, Leases

Don Sparling

District Brno-City, Czech Republic
Lead Consultant at Brno Expat Centre
Education Management

Education
University of Oxford - Lincoln College   1966 — 1968
English literature

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1961 — 1966

Experience
Brno Expat Centre   January 2012 - Present
Brno Expat Centre   October 2010 - December 2011
Masaryk University   May 2000 - August 2009

Elaine Graham

Reading, United Kingdom
Senior PR Consultant at EG Communications
Information Technology and Services

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing   1986 — 1987
Marketing

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1976 — 1980
Hons BA, English, Philosophy, Journalism

Experience
EG Communications   October 1996 - Present
EG Communications   1996 - 2013

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Publishing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, B2B, Marketing

Emily BERNARD-LIEVENS

Rhone-Alpes, France
Black Diamond Equipment Sales Agent
Sports

Education
   1986 — 1990
Honours, Political Science, French

University of Toronto Victoria College   1986 — 1990
BA Honours, Political Science, French Literature

Experience
Black Diamond Equipment AG   November 2010 - Present
Peakpowder   November 2006 - Present
Micro Brasserie de Chamonix   December 2000 - April 2006
Peak Performance   December 1998 - June 2000
Patagonia   June 1994 - October 1998

Emma Salomon

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at London School of Economics and Political Science
International Trade and Development

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Population and Development

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Near and Mid Eastern Civilizations

Experience
Collective for Research and Training on Development - Action   March 2012 - August 2012
UNRWA   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Office Administration, Editing, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Writing, Translation, Research

Gavin Stanley

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
People and Talent Manager at BCG Digital Ventures
Internet

Education
University of Cambridge   2003 — 2007
PhD, History

University of Cambridge   2003 — 2004
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), History, High Distinction

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1999 — 2003
BA, International Relations

Experience
BCG Digital Ventures   April 2015 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group   June 2013 - March 2015
The Boston Consulting Group   July 2010 - May 2013
The Boston Consulting Group   October 2007 - June 2010

Skills
Due Diligence, Organizational Design, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Acquisition Integration, Management Consulting, Market Entry, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Strategic Consulting, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Strategy, Business Transformation, Project Management, Management, Corporate Development, Valuation, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning

Greg Beres

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Associate at Slaughter and May
Law Practice

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2008 — 2009
Master of Science (MSc), European Studies

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2004 — 2008
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA), International Relations

Experience
Slaughter and May   September 2013 - Present
Slaughter and May   September 2011 - September 2013

Helen Chimirri-Russell

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Director, North East England Cultural Observatory at Culture North East
Public Policy

Education
Goldsmiths, University of London   2001 — 2002

University of Toronto - Victoria University

Experience
Culture North East   research associatenorthumbria university2005 - 2008
Northumbria University   May 2005 - May 2006
English Heritage   January 2003 - May 2005

Ian Gilchrist

London, United Kingdom
Salvo Label Manager at Union Square Music
Entertainment

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1984 — 1988
BA, English Literature & Cinema Studies

Experience
Union Square Music   December 2013 - Present
Ian Gilchrist Entertainment Professional   August 2012 - December 2013
Delta Leisure Group   August 2011 - August 2012
IG Enterprises   September 2009 - August 2011
Peace Arch Home Entertainment   June 2008 - September 2009
Rounder Records Group   February 2001 - January 2008
Palm Pictures   November 1999 - November 2000
Rykodisc/Ryko Palm   January 1998 - November 2000
Milan Records   1994 - 1996
Pioneer LDCE   1992 - 1994

Skills
Entertainment, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Feature Films, Press Releases, Television, Music Industry, Producing, Publishing, Music Production, Sound, Video, Marketing Strategy, Film, Music Publishing, A&R, Editing, Record Labels, Film Production, Music

Janet MacNeil Vroomen

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
AMC
Research

Education
Universiteit van Amsterdam   2010 — 2014
PHD, Medicine

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam   2008 — 2010
Masters of Science, Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences, Cum laude

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Life Sciences, Psychology

Experience
AMC   August 2010 - Present
EMGO+   February 2010 - June 2010
ViroClinics B.V.   February 2009 - June 2009
Sozialökonomischen Instituts (SOI) SOI, University of Zurich, Switzerland   April 2008 - August 2008
CM Group, Neuchâtel, Switzerland   April 2007 - December 2007
Medical Outcomes in Research Economics (MORE) Research Group, Toronto, Canada   November 2004 - June 2006
Neuropsychopharmacology, Sunnybrook health sciences centre, Toronto, Canada   November 2004 - June 2006
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre   2004 - 2006

Skills
Medical Research, Clinical Research, Economic evaluations, R, Science, Medical Statistics, Caregivers, SPSS, Clinical Trials, Dementia, Neuroscience, Stata, Scientific Writing, Epidemiology, SAS, Geriatrics

Jason Cowley

Oxford, United Kingdom
Solicitor at Lee Chadwick & Company LLP
Legal Services

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1986 — 1991
BA, Economics

Experience
Lee Chadwick & Company LLP   September 2007 - Present
Everyman Legal Ltd   2008 - 2009

Skills
Litigation, Powers of Attorney, Compromise Agreements, Legal Assistance, Conveyancing, Private Client, Wills, Trusts, Restrictive Covenants, Legal Advice, Dispute, Professional Negligence, Employment Law

Jason Mercer

London, United Kingdom
Executive Product Manager BBC News
Internet

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1993 — 1995
B.Sc., Computer Science

University of Toronto   1990 — 1993
Honours Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science

Experience
ITV   September 2011 - February 2014
PhotoBox   June 2011 - September 2011
4D Interactive   March 2009 - May 2011
Wildnet   September 2008 - March 2009
Passado Ltd / wasabi.com   July 2006 - March 2008
IMD   February 2004 - July 2006
Whoosh Group Ltd.   April 2003 - February 2004
Spaced UK Ltd   December 2000 - November 2002
Ketchum Ltd.   December 1999 - December 2000
IBM Canada Ltd.   May 1991 - June 1999

Skills
Mobile Applications, JIRA, Technical Product..., Mobile, Agile, Team Management, Scrum, Feature Prioritization, E-commerce, Lean Thinking, Mobile Devices, Product Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, User Experience, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Digital Media, OOP, Requirements Analysis, Social Media, Software Development, User Stories, Product Management

Jason Neely

London, United Kingdom
Specialist Desk Editor, Energy & Commodities, Thomson Reuters
Writing and Editing

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1984 — 1989
BA, English & Philosophy

Experience
Thomson Reuters   January 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters   February 2011 - January 2015
Thomson Reuters   2002 - 2007
Thomson Reuters   2000 - 2002
Thomson Reuters   1999 - 2000
Thomson Reuters   1998 - 1999
United Press International   1996 - 1998
United Press International   1995 - 1996
Tokyo Time Out   1993 - 1995
Asahi Shimbun   1991 - 1992

Skills
Breaking News, Social Media, Interviewing, Content Management, Reputation Management, Newspapers, News Writing, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Energy, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Business Journalism, Editing, Copywriting, Writing, Japanese, Customer Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Editorial

Jennifer MacLeod

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Project Management
Entertainment

Education
Ryerson University
BAA, Radio & Television

University of Toronto - Victoria University
BA, English

Experience
Side Street Post Production   September 2010 - December 2013
Cookie Jar Entertainment   October 2007 - July 2010
UberPost   May 2004 - October 2007
Alliance Atlantis   January 1998 - May 2004

Skills
Television, Broadcast, Commercials, Photoshop, Sound Design, Post Production, Avid, Reality, Illustrator, Sound, Feature Films, Video Production, Animation, HTML5, Video Editing, Film, Music Videos, Film Production, Video, Audio Post Production, Visual Effects, Avid Media Composer, Project Management, Audio Editing, Final Cut Pro, CSS, HD Video, Documentaries

Jesse Sperling

London, United Kingdom
Action/2015 Grant Manager at Save the Children UK
International Trade and Development

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Global Politics

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), International Relations, European Studies, Spanish, High Distinction

Universidad de Salamanca   2007 — 2008
International exchange year

L'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières   2007 — 2007
Summer French-language (Advanced) Program

Experience
Save the Children UK   April 2015 - Present

Skills
NGOs, Program Management, Globalization, Politics, Spanish, Political Science, English, Analysis, Interpersonal Skill, French, Non-profit..., Human Rights, Latin America, Writing, Research, Teamwork, International Relations, Nonprofits, Editing, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, International..., Foreign Policy, Event Planning, Methodology..., Policy Analysis, Report Writing, International NGOs

Jill Wilkinson

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Kwartiermaker at Landelijke Meldkamer Organisatie (Nationale Politie)
Executive Office

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   1989 — 1992
MBA, Strategy and Organisation

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1981 — 1985
Honours B.A., German and Linguistics

The University of Freiburg   1983 — 1984
Germanistik

Experience
Landelijke Meldkamer Organisatie (Nationale Politie)   January 2014 - Present
Capgemini Consulting   September 2006 - December 2013
Nederlands bureau brandweerexamens   October 2011 - December 2012
Netherlands Institute for Safety NIFV   May 2011 - June 2012
Siemens Nederland N.V.   June 2002 - August 2006
Jill Wilkinson Consultancy Diensten   January 2002 - December 2004
Siemens Nederland N.V.   April 2000 - June 2002
Siemens Business Services/Siemens Nixdorf Nederland   June 1997 - March 2000
Siemens Business Services co&OHG   July 1995 - June 1997
Siemens i-center   July 1993 - July 1995

Skills
Project Portfolio..., Program Management, Risk Management, Innovation Management, Leadership, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Outsourcing, Knowledge Management, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Change Management, IT Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Business Process..., Public Sector, Workshop Facilitation, Project Management, Business Strategy, Management Development, Business Analysis

Kate Sturgess

Berlin Area, Germany
Programme Coordinator at Transparency International
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1998 — 2002

Katharine (Hamer) Rooney

Twyford, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Media Relations Manager at Peter Brett Associates
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1988 — 1991
BA programme, Literary Studies

National Union of Journalists
Writing for the Web

Experience
Peter Brett Associates   April 2015 - Present
The Literary Paramedic   2009 - Present
Keynoir.com   2011 - 2011
Lucent Strategies   October 2007 - February 2009
Jewish Independent   April 2005 - October 2007
CBC News   August 2003 - April 2005
North Shore News   January 1999 - November 2003

Skills
Journalism, Web Content, Advertising, Media Skills Training, Corporate Communications, Newspapers, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Publications, Copywriting, Project Coordination, Publishing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Proofreading, Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing

Kathryn Elmer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lecturer at University of Glasgow
Research

Education
Queen's University   2001 — 2006
PhD, Evolutionary Biology

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1996 — 2000
Honours BA, Zoology, Environmental Studies, Philosophy

Experience
University of Glasgow   2012 - Present
University of Konstanz   2011 - 2012
University of Konstanz   2007 - 2011

Skills
Lifesciences, PCR, Research, Cell, Computational Biology, Proteomics, Genomics, Pharmacology, Qualitative Research, University Teaching, Policy Analysis, Biology, Statistics, DNA, Ecology, Drug Discovery, R, Bioinformatics, In Vitro, Western Blotting

Keith Spicer

Paris Area, France
Writer and journalist
Publishing

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1952 — 1960
B.A. + Ph.D., Modern languages & literatures + political science

Institut d'Études Politiques - Paris   1956 — 1958
M.A. (Diplôme), International realations

Experience
Spicer Media Group   September 1996 - Present
Canadian Radio-television and Telecomunications Commission (CRTC)   September 1989 - July 1996

Keith Spicer

Paris Area, France
Education Management Consultant and Contractor
Education Management

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University

Lisa Duval

London, United Kingdom
Insurance

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics & Political Science

Georgetown District High School   1980 — 1985

Experience
HDI-Gerling Industrial Insurance - London   January 2014 - Present
RSA Canada   2006 - 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Teaching, Outlook, Windows, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, HTML, C++, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Budgets, English, C, Editing, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Java, Photoshop, Research, Microsoft Word

Liz Mackenzie-Barrett

London, United Kingdom
available now for freelance copy and concepting gigs
Marketing and Advertising

Education
University of Leicester   2004 — 2007
MA with merit, Mass Communications

Humber College   1999 — 2000
PostGrad Diploma, Copywriting

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1994 — 1999
BA Hons., Semiotics, Cinema Studies, English

Experience
Freelance   February 2014 - Present
Blast Radius   March 2011 - February 2014
wherearelizandadrian.blogspot.com   March 2009 - August 2010
TAXI Advertising & Design   May 2005 - March 2009
Foote, Cone & Belding   June 2002 - May 2005
Lowe RMP   December 2000 - June 2002

Skills
Television, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Art Direction, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising

Lucia Ferrer

London, United Kingdom
Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance LLP
Legal Services

Education
Queen Mary, U. of London   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

University of Amsterdam   2010 — 2011
MSc, Conflict Resolution and International Law

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2006 — 2010
Hons. BA, International Relations Specialist

University of Law
Legal Practice Course, Clifford Chance - Accelerated 7 month Programme

Experience
Clifford Chance LLP   February 2015 - Present

Skills
Recruiting, Qualitative Research, Common Law, EU Law, Company Law, Managerial, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation

Lucille Liang

Lancaster, United Kingdom
Passionate Psychology of Advertising Masters Graduate Pursuing Marketing and PR Opportunities
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Lancaster University   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Psychology of Advertising

University of Oxford   2014 — 2014
Intensive Exchange Program , Criminology: Canadian and UK Laws and Legislations

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology, Distinction

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières   2010 — 2010
French Immersion (Level B2), French Language and Literature

Experience
Lancaster Korean Food   January 2015 - Present
iamsick.ca   April 2014 - September 2014
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto   2013 - September 2014
Fashion Flowers   2007 - September 2014
Inkblot: The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology   2013 - May 2014
Social Psychology Lab, University of Toronto   October 2013 - April 2014
University of Toronto Psychology Students' Association   September 2012 - April 2013
OISE   2012 - 2013
University of Toronto Psychology Students' Association   2012 - 2013
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Literature Reviews, Program Evaluation, Cash Management, Market Research, YouTube, Qualitative Research, Research, Video Editing, Restaurant Reviews, Report Writing, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Customer Service, Data Coding, Microsoft Excel, Qualtrics, SPSS, Clinical Research, Quantitative Research

Lynn Robertson

Paris Area, France
Policy Analyst at Competition Policy Division Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD OCDE
International Affairs

Education
University of the South Pacific   1989 — 1990
Post Graduate Diploma, Sociology

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1982 — 1986
BA Hons, International Relations and Economics

Elmwood

Experience
Competition Policy Division - Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD - OCDE   April 2015 - Present
Anti-Corruption Division, Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, OECD - OCDE   March 2014 - April 2015
OECD - Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs   March 2008 - March 2014
G8/G20 Information Centre University of Toronto   1989 - 2011
OECD/Africa Partnership Forum   October 2007 - March 2008
OECD - Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members   April 1999 - September 2007
Globe Foundation   1996 - 1999

Skills
Diplomacy, Public Policy, International Relations, Capacity Building, European Union, Policy Analysis, Politics, International..., Foreign Policy, NGOs, International..., Human Rights

Mark Lapinski

Barcelona Area, Spain
English Teacher, Writer, Translator, Interpreter
Translation and Localization

Education
George Brown College   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Journalism

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2002 — 2007
Hon. B.Sc., Specialist in Human Behavioural Biology, Minor in Psychology

Experience
STP GROUP   November 2014 - Present
AAprendre idiomes   September 2014 - Present
Freelance   March 2012 - Present
various agencies   October 2011 - Present
Freelance   April 2011 - Present
LaREZ   February 2014 - August 2014
Babylangues   April 2014 - July 2014
Immersus Language School   May 2012 - December 2013
Daily Bread Food Bank   February 2010 - October 2011
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada   November 2007 - February 2010

Skills
Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Editing, Event Marketing, Special Events, Event Planning, Writing, New Business Development, Management, Journalism, Project Planning, Event Management, Community Development, Fundraising, Writing Skills, Sponsorship

Martin Croot

Berlin Area, Germany
Information Technology and Services

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
MBA, Business

Ecole supérieure des Sciences commerciales d'Angers
Mastere, International Trade

University of Toronto - Victoria University
Honours BA, Politics

Experience
Euronet Worldwide   June 2014 - Present

Skills
Wireless, Acquiring, Electronic Payments, Payment Systems, Start-ups, Payments, Management, Mobile Payments, Payment Industry, Strategic Partnerships, Outsourcing, NFC, Consulting, Strategy, P&L Management, Business Development, E-commerce, Payment Gateways, Mobile Commerce, Telecommunications, Payment Card Processing, Debit Cards, Channel Partners, Credit Cards, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Smart Cards, EMV, Sales Management, POS, Product Development

María del Pilar Álvarez Martín

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Area, Spain
Traductora / Intérprete (Freelance)
Translation and Localization

Education
Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology   1984 — 1985
Psicología Administrativa

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1984 — 1985
Psicología Administrativa

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1984 — 1985
Auxiliar Conversacional (Departamento Español y Portugués)

Durham College of Applied Arts & Technology   1980 — 1983
Administración Empresarial: Contabilidad y Finanzas, B.B.A.

Ajax High School   1979 — 1980
Ontario Secondary School Honour Graduating Diploma

Ajax High School   1975 — 1979
Ontario Secondary School Graduating Diploma

Experience
Cambridge Institute Spain   October 2015 - Present
BitComet (China)   June 2006 - Present
Freelance   2004 - Present
Freelance   1984 - Present
Dagasa Apoyo Escolar   March 2010 - June 2015
Atlantic - Pacific S.A.   2000 - 2011
A.E.N.A.   June 1997 - October 1999
Iberia L.A.E.   January 1998 - December 1998
Pharma Plus/Kent Drugs Ltd.   June 1980 - April 1995
Azor International Ltd.   1984 - 1993

Skills
English, Public Speaking, Teaching English as a..., Proofreading, Human Development, Editing, Sales Management, Teaching, Customer Service, Language Teaching, Spanish, Public Relations, Translation, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, Foreign Languages, Intercultural..., ESL, Business Administration, Consecutive..., Microsoft Office, Research

Matthew Fraser

Paris Area, France
Author, University Professor, Social Media Strategist
Online Media

Education
Sciences Po   1990 — 1994
PhD

University of Oxford   1992 — 1993
Doctoral studies

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   1992 — 1992
Doctoral programme

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   1991 — 1992
post-grad studies

Sciences Po   1988 — 1990
DEA (post-graduate degree)

Carleton University   1983 — 1984
MA

Ryerson University   1981 — 1983
BA

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1977 — 1981
BA

Experience
American University of Paris   January 2009 - Present
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (SciencesPo)   2007 - Present
MWF Consulting   2007 - Present
INSEAD   2007 - 2009
National Post   2003 - 2005
Ryerson University   September 1997 - May 2003
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation   2002 - 2003
National Post   1998 - 2003
Montreal Gazette   September 1989 - September 1994
Globe and Mail   1983 - 1988

Skills
International Relations, Television, Copy Editing, Web 2.0, Media Relations, Editing, Government, Journalism, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, New Media, Organizational..., Research, Blogging, Speech Writing, Strategy, Social Media, Change Management, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Newspapers, Politics, French, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Publishing, Teaching, Content Management, Press Releases, Enterprise 2.0, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Intercultural..., Management, Editorial, Content Strategy

Nana-Kofi Appiah

London, United Kingdom
Founder Director of Aspecks Ltd.
Public Relations and Communications

Education
University of Southampton   2005 — 2006
MSc, Global Politics

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2000 — 2004
HBa, Political Science, History, Economics

Ghana International School

Experience
Aspecks Ltd.   January 2007 - Present
Cogitamus ltd   January 2008 - Present
United Way of Greater Toronto   2004 - 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Politics, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Policy, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Research, Blogging, Public Relations, Non-profits

Pat Venditti

London, United Kingdom
Deputy Programme Director at Greenpeace UK
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1988 — 1993
B.A. Honours, History/English Literature

Denis Morris High School, St. Catharines, Ontario   1983 — 1988

Experience
Greenpeace UK   April 2015 - Present
Greenpeace International   April 2007 - March 2015
Greenpeace UK   September 2004 - March 2007
Greenpeace Canada   September 2001 - September 2004
Forest Action Network   September 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Natural Resources, Politics, NGOs, Program Management, Campaign Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Sustainable Development, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Leadership, Corporate Social..., Research, Project Management, Community Outreach, Management, Policy, Climate Change

Patrick Kavanagh

Ireland
Managing Director at Thailand VIP Services
Hospital & Health Care

Education
London Business School   1995 — 1997

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Business/Managerial Economics

Experience
Thailand VIP Services   July 2011 - Present
kyotek Limited   January 1989 - October 1999
Heidelberg   1985 - 1988

Skills
Marketing, Photoshop, Business Planning, English, Budgets, Windows, Microsoft Word, Entrepreneurship, Outlook, Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, HTML, Team Building, Research, Microsoft Office, Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Customer Service

Pavan Gill

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Student at King's College London

Education
King's College London   2015 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural & Creative Industries

Queen Mary, U. of London   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law (Graduate Entry), 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours)

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, Semiotics and Communication Theory, History, 3.5+ CGPA with High Distinction, Dean's List

Università degli Studi di Siena   2011 — 2011
Summer University Course - A Social History of Renaissance Italy, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Grade: A

Experience
New Media Law LLP   June 2015 - July 2015
LawWorks   September 2014 - March 2015
Norton Rose Fulbright   January 2015 - January 2015
SDI Marketing   July 2013 - September 2014

Skills
Communication, Copyright Law, Public Law, Intellectual Property, Social Media, Teamwork, Academic Research

Rahu Thava

Reading, United Kingdom
Datawarehosuing cosultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1988 — 1995
B.Sc Computer Science, B.sc Actuarial Science,B.sc Mathematics

University of Toronto   1989 — 1994
B.Sc, Computer Science And MAthematics

Experience
Danone Baby Nutrition   2009 - Present
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals   June 2004 - Present
Hutchison 3G   May 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Agile Methodologies, Data Warehousing, Cognos, Data Modeling, Data Integration, ETL, Business Objects, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehouse..., Master Data Management, PL/SQL, Solution Architecture, EAI, Business Intelligence

Reta Robinson

London, United Kingdom
Senior Major Donor Manager, Ambitious about Autism
Fund-Raising

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2002 — 2005
Honours BA, History, Philosophy, English

University of King's College   2001 — 2002
Foundation Year Programme

Experience
Ambitious about Autism   October 2013 - Present
Harbourfront Centre   June 2011 - June 2013
Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation   September 2008 - March 2011
The Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund   July 2007 - June 2008
Irish Cancer Society   May 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Community Development, Grants, Annual Giving, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Event Management, Non-profits

Ruby Kazmi

London, United Kingdom
Senior Technical Recruiter
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   2005 — 2010
Honours of Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Employment Relations

Experience
TalentNet Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Tundra Technical Solutions   October 2013 - August 2015
Abercrombie & Fitch   July 2013 - October 2013
TD   June 2012 - March 2013
TD Canada Trust   October 2010 - August 2012
TD Canada Trust   May 2008 - October 2010

Skills
Mutual Funds, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Lines Of Credit, Customer Experience, Residential Mortgages, Equities, Wealth Management, Sourcing, Technology Recruitment, Training, Boolean Searching, Customer Service, Asset Allocation, Finance, Applicant Tracking..., Banking, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Loans, Investment Advisory, SDLC, Mortgage Lending, Sales, Credit, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Teamwork, Management, Fixed Income, Screening Resumes, Credit Cards, Investment Strategies, IT Recruitment, Investments, Retirement Planning, Retail Banking, Investment Banking

Sammy Halabi

London, United Kingdom
CoFounder at Global Risk Insights, EntrepreneurinResidence at Giraffe 360
International Affairs

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), International Political Economy

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2008 — 2012
Honours Bachelor of Arts (High Distinction), International Relations & Economics

American International School of Kuwait   2006 — 2008
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Experience
Giraffe360   May 2015 - Present
Global Risk Insights   July 2013 - Present
HLD Partners   January 2014 - July 2015
Victoria College Athletic Association   August 2011 - August 2012
Internationalized Course Module, University of Toronto   February 2012 - February 2012
G8 Research Group   September 2010 - June 2011
Academic Exchange in Southeastern Europe   May 2010 - June 2010
The Strand   September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Analysis, Political Science, Enthusiastic..., International Economics, International Relations, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Policy, Skilled Relationship..., Business Development, Leadership, Economic Growth, Public Policy, Entrepreneurship, International Political..., International..., European Union, International Trade, Economics, Strategy, Research, Policy Analysis, Politics, Monetary Economics, Foreign Affairs, Monetary Policy

Sara Saab

London, United Kingdom
Product Owner at Transport for London
Information Technology and Services

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2006 — 2007
MSc, Philosophy: Mind, Language, and Embodied Cognition, 1st Class Honours

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2002 — 2006
HonBSc, Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, High Distinction

Experience
Transport for London   November 2013 - Present
State   February 2013 - October 2013
Meltwater Group   September 2011 - September 2012
Meltwater Group   April 2010 - September 2011
Meltwater News   May 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Idea Generation, Sales Process, Management, Social Listening, SaaS, Wireframes, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Media Monitoring, Agile Methodologies, Competitive Analysis, Release Management, Finite State Machines, Strategic Partnerships, Internet Technologies, Sales Management, Disruptive Technologies, Transport Systems, Business Development, User Experience, Ticketing Software, Contract Negotiation, CRM, User-centered Design, Business Intelligence, Product Management, Agile Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, B2B, Social Media, Public Transport, IT Solutions, Product Requirements, New Business Development, Back Office Systems, Project Management

Sarah Edmonds

Baar, Kanton Zug, Switzerland
Asset Owner, Reuters News
Media Production

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1986 — 1990
BA, History and English, Combined Specialist

Experience
Thomson Reuters Global Resources   July 2015 - Present
Reuters News Agency   August 2013 - June 2014
Reuters News Agency   May 2011 - August 2013
Reuters News Agency   July 2010 - May 2011
Reuters News Agency   July 2008 - July 2010
Reuters   August 2006 - July 2008
Reuters   August 2000 - August 2006
Reuters   June 1998 - August 2000
Reuters   February 1996 - February 1998
Reuters   February 1992 - February 1996

Skills
News Writing, Talent Management, Writing Skills, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Editors, Editorial, Multimedia Journalism, Publishing, Editorial Strategy, Internal Communications, Strategy, Content Management, Text Editing, Collaborative Problem..., Content Development, Publications, Journalism, New Media, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Media Management, Online Publishing, Media Relations, Change Management, Writing, Editing, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Stories, Television, Newspapers, Breaking News, Business Journalism, Books, Multimedia, Proofreading, Broadcast, Content Creation, Newspaper, Management Coaching, Feature Articles, Corporate Communications

Sheraz Khan

Berlin Area, Germany
Urban Planner and Digital Media Specialist
Architecture & Planning

Education
University of Toronto   2011 — 2013
MScPl, Urban Planning

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2006 — 2011
Hon. BSc, Chemistry, Forestry

Experience
Canadian Urban Institute (CUI)   September 2014 - December 2014
Freelancing   October 2013 - May 2014
Canadian Urban Institute   September 2012 - February 2013
Cities Centre   September 2011 - September 2012
Cities Centre   September 2010 - September 2011
University of Toronto   January 2010 - September 2010
Victoria University   December 2008 - December 2009
University of Toronto Department of Chemistry - Biological   2008 - 2009

Skills
Excel, Data Analysis, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Spatial Analysis, Urban Planning, Qualitative Research, Social Media, ArcGIS, Research, Sustainability, GIS, Cartography, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Development

Susan Hopkinson

Brussels Area, Belgium
Yoga teacher and therapist at Inspiration Yoga Centre
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Univeriste Libre de Bruxelles   1992 — 1993
MA, International Politics

University of Toronto - Victoria University   1985 — 1990
B.A., International Relations

Experience
Inspiration Yoga Centre   October 2014 - Present
Self-Employed   September 2007 - Present
Inspiration asbl   May 1998 - Present
Spirit of India yoga holidays   March 2009 - December 2014
European Commission   September 1994 - September 1997

Skills
Lifestyle, Chakra Balancing, Ayurveda, Teaching, Meditation, Mindfulness, Astrology, Wellness Coaching, Yoga, Lactation, Therapists, Nada Yoga, Evolutionary Astrology, Reconnective Healing..., Mindfulness for Teens, Mantra, Healing, Hatha Yoga, Energy Healing, Stress Management, Holistic Health, Back Pain, Yoga teacher, Yoga for Teens, Wellbeing, Yoga Therapist, Fitness, Workshops, Wellness, Relaxation

Tania Botticella

Pavia Area, Italy
Founder at La Dolce Canadiana

Education
University of Toronto   2005 — 2006
Master of Arts, English Literature

University of Toronto - Victoria University   2000 — 2005
H.B.A. With High Distinction, English Literature

Experience
La Dolce Canadiana   May 2014 - Present
The Language Grid   September 2011 - Present
University of Toronto   September 2004 - December 2009

Skills
Training, Teaching, Management Consulting, Public Speaking

Ulrike Nitschke

Pulheim, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Transport Coordinator at Log4Chem GmbH
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Experience
Log4Chem GmbH   January 2015 - Present
Yingli Green Energy Europe GmbH   January 2013 - December 2014
Energiebau Solarstromsysteme GmbH   October 2008 - December 2012
Schenker Deutschland AG   December 2006 - September 2008
Dachser GmbH & Co. KG   July 2002 - November 2006

aimee emerson

United Kingdom
Attended University of Toronto Victoria University

Education
University of Toronto - Victoria University   1995 — 2007