TAYLOR JAEHRLING
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience in international education and cross-cultural collaboration. Adept at providing strategic leadership and direction for international mobility programs, fostering connections with global partners, and enhancing the international profile of educational institutions. Proven track record in project management, partnership development, and cross-cultural communication. Strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in global education initiatives. Dedicated to driving positive outcomes for students, faculty, and staff through innovative program development and strategic engagement with international stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Committee Member – Communications and Events Sub-Committee
Downtown Association
01.2019
- Responsible for organizing and facilitating large-scale community events
- Solicit feedback from Downtown membership
- Assist in gathering funding for Downtown Events and Activities
- Assist in website development and maintenance and the building of advertising campaigns including radio, online, social media.
Volunteer
Global Water Brigades
06.2014
- Team members work with the communities to design sustainable water projects using local materials and appropriate Technologies in conjunction with establishing community leadership
- As a volunteer, we also had the duty to construct (i.e
- Digging, lay piping) and provide education and skills to the community members.
Global Engagement and Mobility Coordinator
Algoma University
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated a wide range of international mobility programs and projects for students, faculty, and staff, aligning with the university's Academic Plan and Internationalization Strategy.
- Managed all aspects of mobility programs, including inquiries, promotions, recruitment, selection, admission, academic advising, registration, and post-entry advising, ensuring a smooth process for participants.
- Led the coordination of over 10 externally funded mobility projects, such as the Global Learning Leadership Skills Development Program, funded through the Global Skills Opportunity Fund, ensuring compliance with project requirements and objectives.
- Assisted in the organization and facilitation of over twelve GSO-funded student group trips in partnership with faculty, staff and students from across various disciplines in a variety of countries globally.
- Organized Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and virtual exchange programs in collaboration with faculty and supporting departments, facilitating global learning experiences for students.
- Developed resources, procedures, and training to support pre-departure and post-entry orientation for mobility program participants, enhancing their preparedness and cultural awareness.
- Provided upper-year academic advising for transfer credit assessment for students returning from study abroad, collaborating with faculty advisors to ensure academic success and continuity.
- Established and maintained relationships with international partners to facilitate program-specific and my synergized mobility opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
- Welcomed and onboarded over 30 incoming exchange students, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the university community.
- Implemented best practices, policies, and procedures in risk management mitigation, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants in mobility programs.
- Facilitated the creation, organization, and tracking of international Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and exchange agreements, supporting global partnership development.
- Organized events and opportunities to promote internationalization, including intercultural competency development and assessment across all three campuses.
- Developed and facilitated training on cultural safety, intercultural competency, and cross-cultural communication for students, faculty, and staff, fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
- Explored and fostered relationships with international partners to further internationalization-at-home initiatives, securing funding and support for global learning experiences.
- Developed and administered international experiential learning opportunities, coordinating support programs and services for students participating in global learning and employment programs.
- Served as the central coordinating contact for students participating in international experiential learning, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
- Grew the International Mobility program from only three students yearly to over sixty-five.
- Collaborated with other units on campus and externally to facilitate successful opportunities for students abroad, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and program objectives.
CityStudio Innovation Hub Coordinator
Algoma University
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Cultivated and expanded relationships with CityStudio, faculty, and staff networks to identify collaboration opportunities.
- Acted as a liaison between City staff and internal and external partners to source and curate project ideas, co-facilitating project development workshops and meetings.
- Orchestrated two major project showcase events annually, ensuring engagement from priority institutions, courses, students, faculty, City staff, alumni, and internal and community partners.
- Systematically collected and organized project deliverables, metrics, and impacts for documentation and reporting purposes.
- Drafted comprehensive partnership summaries and contributed to the development of the annual report.
- Engaged actively in the global network of CityStudios, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices.
Domestic Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Algoma University
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for organizing and executing events for prospective students across Canada
- Developing a strategic plan to meet company enrollment targets for college transfer and highschool pathway students
- Domestic travel throughout primarily Ontario to attract 101 and 105 applicants
- Proficient in G-Suite (Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, Hangouts, etc)
- Manage, organize and facilitate the Algoma University Campus Tour program
- Identify and foster relationships with target schools high schools, colleges, universities and communities across Ontario.
- Streamlined the admissions process for increased efficiency with updated policies and procedures.
- Coordinated orientation activities for incoming students, providing a welcoming environment that encouraged success from day one.
Digital Tourism and Events Coordinator
Downtown Association, Queenstown BIA
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in organizing and planning 14 city-wide events over three months
- Secured sponsorships valued over $20,000
- Developed communications content for Press Releases, Radio Ads, and Speeches
- Facilitated Events and Communication Sub-Committee Meetings.
Recruitment Officer
Algoma University
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for attracting applicants throughout Ontario at post-secondary fairs, independent school visits and through campus tours
- Responsible for independent travel through Ontario (booking flights, renting cars, hotels, etc)
- Fulfilling the tactical objectives set out by the Recruitment team prior to the season
- Organizing data and utilizing the online student management system, OASIS
- Promote current programs, student life and financial assistance to potential applicants.
Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator
Centre for Social Justice and Good Works
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Development of After-School Recreational Program
- Participant of Leadership Skills Training Program.
Youth Outreach Coordinator & Project Assistant
Sault Community Career Centre
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted with grant proposal writing and project management
- Community engagement and event coordination
- Secured $310,000 for youth employment program.
Research Assistant & Workshop Coordinator
Possibilities Group
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Exercise writing through putting together proposals
- I am able to practice with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office as well as Microsoft PowerPoint inputting information
- Alongside research, I was responsible for setting up the logistics for workshops and meetings for my superiors.
Research Assistant
Frank Sarlo
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for secondary research through the Public library records as well as conducting interviews and compiling information for the final book
- Assisted in publishing the book Hound Town: One of the Best Towns Anywhere.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Community Economic Social Development -
Algoma University
Sault Ste Marie, ON01.2017
Study Abroad Program, International Business Administration -
Cesine Centro Universitario
Santander, Spain01.2016
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
White Pines Collegiate & Vocational School
Sault Ste Marie, ON06.2013
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Time Management and Adaptability
- Proficient in G-Suite, Microsoft and other relevant software
- International Experience
Accomplishments Certificates
- Nominee for the STRIVE Young Professionals Awards for Professional Development 2023
- Mental Health First Aid - 2024
- Distracted Driving Certification - 09/2017
- John R. Rhodes Scholarship Recipient - 2013-2017
- Smart Serve Certification - 2014
Community Service
- Committee Member – Communications and Events Sub-Committee, Downtown Association, Sault Ste Marie, ON,
Responsible for organizing and facilitating large-scale community events, Solicit feedback from Downtown membership, Assist in gathering funding for Downtown Events and Activities, Assist in website development and maintenance and the building of advertising campaigns including radio, online, social media
- Volunteer - Global Water Brigades, La Rinconada, Honduras,
Team members work with the communities to design sustainable water projects using local materials and appropriate Technologies in conjunction with establishing community leadership. As a volunteer, we also had the duty to construct (i.e. digging, lay piping) and provide education and skills to the community members.
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Global Engagement and Mobility Coordinator
Algoma University
10.2022 - Current
CityStudio Innovation Hub Coordinator
Algoma University
06.2021 - 10.2022
Committee Member – Communications and Events Sub-Committee
Downtown Association
01.2019
Domestic Recruitment and Admissions Officer
Algoma University
08.2018 - 06.2021
Digital Tourism and Events Coordinator
Downtown Association, Queenstown BIA
03.2018 - 08.2018
Recruitment Officer
Algoma University
08.2017 - 12.2017
Youth Outreach Coordinator & Project Assistant
Sault Community Career Centre
05.2016 - 12.2016
Research Assistant
Frank Sarlo
06.2015 - 08.2015
Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator
Centre for Social Justice and Good Works
01.2015 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Global Water Brigades
06.2014
Research Assistant & Workshop Coordinator
Possibilities Group
01.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Community Economic Social Development -
Algoma University
Study Abroad Program, International Business Administration -
Cesine Centro Universitario
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
White Pines Collegiate & Vocational School
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