ALISSANDRA PARAS
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in legislative research, policy analysis, and advocacy. Strong communication skills to effectively influence stakeholders and support strategic legislative initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in public policy and government relations fosters a collaborative environment focused on driving team success and enhancing service outcomes. Committed to contributing to innovative policy development and impactful community initiatives that create lasting change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Ripley’s Aquarium of Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring team alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Developed training materials to enhance onboarding processes for new team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration by organizing regular meetings, boosting information sharing and project alignment.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Legal Research Intern
Bureau Of Immigration Head Office
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted in-depth legal research to support immigration cases and policy analysis.
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines and deliverables related to legal assignments.
- Collaborated with fellow interns to create comprehensive presentations on complex legal topics for attorney review.
- Gained valuable experience in client interaction by assisting attorneys during client meetings and phone conferences.
SEO Content Writer
BoostZeus
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with marketing team to align content strategies with overall business goals.
- Utilized SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines, improving organic traffic.
- Edited and proofread written materials for clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Monitored industry trends to inform content development strategies and maintain competitive edge.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Studies
York University
Toronto10-2025
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Team Development – Guides teams toward shared goals through mentorship, performance management, and collaboration
- Legal & Policy Research – Conducts in-depth, evidence-based research to support legal accuracy and policy decision-making
- Client Experience Optimization – Improves satisfaction and engagement by refining processes and feedback systems
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation – Resolves challenges with empathy and fairness, ensuring productive outcomes
- Public Speaking & Presentation – Delivers confident, persuasive presentations to diverse audiences
- Policy Analysis & Reporting – Analyzes data and policy outcomes to inform strategic recommendations
- Administrative Support - Maintains data organization, processes invoices, manages appointments and sustains customer and client relations
- Project Coordination – Manages timelines and deliverables to keep projects on schedule and aligned with goals
- Multilingual: English Tagalog French Italian
Certification
- Smart Serve Ontario
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- G1 Driver's license
- IBCCES Autism and Sensory Awareness Certified
- Policy Research and Advocacy Short Course Completion
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Salesforce
- ADP
- Dayforce
- Asana
- Slack
- Notion
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Legal Research Intern
Bureau Of Immigration Head Office
05.2025 - 08.2025
Team Lead
Ripley’s Aquarium of Ontario
01.2024 - Current
SEO Content Writer
BoostZeus
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - International Studies
York University