Jade Rainone

A highly motivated, independent, and dynamic student with a passion for leadership, marketing and event planning. Experienced in organizing large-scale events, fundraising campaigns, and leading teams. Driven by a desire to take on new challenges and make meaningful contributions to organizations and missions. Always eager to innovate, collaborate, and create impactful experiences.

Toronto Montessori Schools - Head Girl

04/2023 - 05/2024

• Led a group of 20 members to execute events within the school, including planning, budgeting, marketing, and organization of roles
• Spoke weekly at assemblies, giving updates to the student body on announcements, upcoming events, etc.
• Hosted and performed as MC at events like Formal, Halloween Week, and Spirit Week

Warm Hearts Knitting Club - Club Leader

09/2022 - 05/2024

• Developed and ran a knitting club with 40 members, meeting and creating weekly
• Donated to multiple causes, including sending blankets to animal shelters and dolls to children in war
• Created presentations to teach beginners basic projects to learn knitting effectively
• Documented each members' progress and attendance through spreadsheets and photos
• Monitored budgets for all activities, ensuring enough material was provided

Toronto Montessori Schools - Community Service Chair

04/2022 -05/2023

• Led the campaign for The Terry Fox Foundation, raising $13,000 across the school
• Ran assemblies and presentations to promote awareness for cancer research and monitored in-person and online donations everyday
• Ran an initiative that created over 500 cards for hospitalized children in our area
• Created and conducted a workshop for other students on how to fundraise and run initiatives within their own schools at a THRIVE conference

University of Toronto - UofT Global Citizenship Course 

07/2023 - 08/2023

• Engaged in workshops led by a UofT instructor that focused on identifying root causes and potential solutions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Connected with hundreds of international students, gaining perspective on worldly issues
• Developed a podcast episode and presentation to discuss the environmental impacts of stubble burning in Delhi, India

York University - Schulich Innovation & Entrepreneurial Experience 

12/2021 - 07/2022

• Participated in a series of workshops that developed entrepreneurial, marketing, and fundraising skills led by Schulich instructors and real-life entrepreneurs
• Created a conceptual plan for a non-profit organization called Safe Homes 4 Women that placed domestic abuse victims into foster homes
• Formulated our services, budget, mission statement, and promotion
• Presented our organization to a board of entrepreneurs, gaining insightful feedback and learning opportunities
• Became an ambassador for the program, speaking at events to encourage potential participants