Madelyn Bardell
Toronto,Ontario
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Project Leader and General Volunteer
StopGap Foundation
05.2017 - Current
- Organized, supervised, and applied for grants for the building of wheelchair ramps for 14 businesses.
- Painted and delivered ramps all over Toronto.
- Hosted awareness booths at various markets and outdoor events to promote accessibility.
- Collaborated on a journalism project with BuzzFeed and Seneca College.
Student Mentor
Humanities for Humanity and Theatre for Thought
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Facilitated discussions between students and community members about humanities texts.
Frye Stream Student Mentor
Vic One Program
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported first-year students in the Frye Stream of the Vic One Program.
- Was available in person and by email for questions related to academics and life at U of T.
Participant
Ideas for the World: Difficult Conversations
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Engaged in conversations about difficult issues over lunch with peers in a respectful atmosphere.
Secretary
Bowles Gandier Residence Council
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Documented key discussions and action items during meetings
First Year Representative
U of T English Students' Union
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized events to engage first-year students in English studies.
- Collaborated with fellow representatives to address student concerns and feedback.
- Participated in meetings to discuss strategies for improving student involvement.
Hostess
Midtown Brewing Company
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, ensuring a friendly atmosphere.
Chair
Relay For Life
09.2019 - 06.2022
- I organized the first Relay for Life event at my high school.
- Organized event logistics, ensuring smooth execution of Relay For Life activities.
- Led school engagement initiatives to raise awareness for cancer research.
Volunteer
'Smile Masks' Project
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Sewed masks to be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that had a clear panel for accessibility reasons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Ethics, Society, and Law
University of Toronto
Skills
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- Team leadership
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students
- ESS Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Rotary Club of Belleville’s Community Involvement “Service Above Self” Scholarship
- Leona Riggs Scholarship
- U of T Book Award
- University of Toronto Scholar at the Faculty of Arts and Science
- Victoria College Regent’s Participation Award
- The Richard Jeffery Maybee Memorial Scholarship
- Education First French A2 certificate
Timeline
Participant
Ideas for the World: Difficult Conversations
11.2024 - 02.2025
Student Mentor
Humanities for Humanity and Theatre for Thought
09.2024 - 04.2025
Frye Stream Student Mentor
Vic One Program
09.2024 - 04.2025
Secretary
Bowles Gandier Residence Council
09.2023 - 05.2024
First Year Representative
U of T English Students' Union
09.2023 - 05.2024
Hostess
Midtown Brewing Company
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
'Smile Masks' Project
04.2020 - 03.2021
Chair
Relay For Life
09.2019 - 06.2022
Ramp Project Leader and General Volunteer
StopGap Foundation
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Ethics, Society, and Law
University of Toronto