Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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KARINA DI BIASE

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Facilitator with several years of corporate training experience spanning across all levels and facets of employee development. Meticulous instructor with expertise in staff management, corporate communications, leadership tactics and program management.

Driven professional with strong background in providing conflict resolution. Resourceful in gathering relevant information regarding disputes, providing appropriate documentation and guiding both individuals and groups to reach satisfactory agreements and settle complicated issues. Devoted to adhering to ethical guidelines and laws throughout all casework.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness and Performance Facilitator

Fitness and Performance (UofT)
Toronto, ON, ON
09.2022 - Current

- Facilitate the Athletic Center gym, under the University of Toronto.

- Provide individuals working out with first aid when needed.

- Step in as a performance trainer when needed.

- Analyzed customer data to determine areas where improvements could be made.

Mental Health Research Work Study

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, ON
12.2023 - 05.2024

- Conducted in-depth literature reviews and analyses on current methodologies and treatments for depression and severe anxiety disorders.

- Collaborated with faculty and graduate students to design and implement research studies on the effectiveness of various therapeutic interventions.

- Collected, organized, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using methodologies.

- Assisted in the preparation of research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Assistant

Inesa Buchyn, Epstein Law & Associates
06.2019 - 08.2023

- Assisted a family lawyer in filing and organizing family law files.

- Attended the Superior Court of Justice and Family Court to assist Inesa Buchyn in managing files.

- Observed family court operations and learned about Ontario's family court process.

- Completed additional outside research for the lawyer, for case files.

- Handling sensitive information with discretion and understanding, and addressing client needs.

- Navigate challenges in research design, data collection, and participant engagement.

Associative Assistant and Detailing

Riviera Event Space (Cortel Group)
05.2021 - 04.2022

- Helped plan/organize upcoming events, setting floor plans and menus.

- Managed files and future financial due dates.

- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.

- Took care of policy reinforcement for events and social media.

- Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.

- Answered incoming calls and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.

Education

Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School

Bachelor of Science (BSc) -

University of Toronto, St. George Campus

Skills

  • Fundraising
  • Task Delegation
  • Business Administration
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Interpersonal Skills

Extracurricular Activities

- Attended Junior Olympics in Italy in years 2016 and 2018 for Track and Field

- Volunteered at Muirhead Public School to help in Fundraising and assist children with activities in 2019 

- Ran Varsity Track and Field at the University of Toronto in 2020-2022

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Skiing
  • Running/Fitness
  • Published in creative writing

Languages

Ukrainian - advanced (spoken, understand)

Affiliations

- Treeplanted for company Outland for 3 months

Accomplishments

  • Graduated with honors at the University of Toronto
  • Received Harry Ebbs achievement award

Certification

  • CPR

Languages

Ukrainian
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Research Work Study

University of Toronto
12.2023 - 05.2024

Fitness and Performance Facilitator

Fitness and Performance (UofT)
09.2022 - Current

Associative Assistant and Detailing

Riviera Event Space (Cortel Group)
05.2021 - 04.2022

Personal Assistant

Inesa Buchyn, Epstein Law & Associates
06.2019 - 08.2023

Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School

Bachelor of Science (BSc) -

University of Toronto, St. George Campus
KARINA DI BIASE