Thacylla Da Silva

Led 13 community, mental health, and cultural workshops/events plus the International Mentor Program, engaging 100+ students per event and increasing overall student engagement compared to previous years.

Managed a combined portfolio budget of over $5,000 while coordinating with staff, students, and multiple student groups to deliver inclusive, accessible programming that addressed culture shock and built campus belonging.

Designed and executed interactive events that strengthened participant connection, resulting in higher reported confidence and sense of community among international students.

Participated in a 4-month Work Integrated Learning project in collaboration with MacEwan University Design Faculty and Telus World of Science, aimed at developing a functional exploration AR/VR app prototype with a grant of $3600.

Led a team of three through all project phases, including conception, research, strategy, UX/UI design, feedback integration, and final project report.

Achieved distinction as one of only two teams recognized by Telus World of Science and faculty as having strong potential for future adaptation.

Delivered a project presentation at MacEwan Research Day, which won the Audience Choice Award for excellence and impact.

Supported 4 major performances (including Symphony Under the Sky and Symphony in the Square) with ~2,000 attendees per event and 5 sponsorship nights, managing registration, hosting, on-site coordination, and donor engagement for smooth, high-quality experiences.

Contributed to sponsor campaigns (tiers, cold calling, patron outreach, and emails) and philanthropy initiatives, delivering positive event flow and strong patron reviews.

Supervised coordination of procurement logistics and deliveries, facilitating uninterrupted operational flow.

Collaborated with suppliers and project teams.

Managed equipment dispatch.

Independently created and launched two new monthly event series (SAMU-Maker Series and SAMU-Game Cafe) that continue running today due to strong sustainability; each event attracted 100+ students (increased from post-COVID lows of ~20 attendees).

Independently created 10 events and supported 5 large-scale events (200–1,000+ attendees, including Fall Fest), managing full cycles with a $3,000 budget, volunteer supervision (up to 10 per event), vendor/partner coordination, setup/teardown, greenroom, and ticket operations.

Built long-lasting partnerships with 5 student clubs and facilitated collaboration to deliver high-impact programming for the MacEwan student body.

Supervised 20+ volunteers and 15+ contractors simultaneously for Taste of Edmonton VIP & Special Performance Area, managing layout, greenroom, talent, sponsor, and vendor operations for a festival attended by 300,000+ people.

Hosted 100+ sponsors in the VIP area and supported setup/teardown for 50+ vendors, ensuring seamless day-of execution, conflict resolution, and high-quality attendee experiences.

Assisted residents and guests with check-in and check-out processes. Supported sign-in procedures for incoming visitors. Managed cash floats and performed daily cash reconciliations. Executed opening and closing operational tasks. Processed transactions using point-of-sale systems. Addressed customer service inquiries and resolved complaints. Completed daily operational responsibilities.