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Vyana Patel

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Writer

Her Campus at Toronto Metropolitan University
08.2024 - Current
  • Wrote high-quality articles for HER Campus TMU, a student-run online magazine, covering a range of topics, including student life, culture, entertainment, and lifestyle.
  • Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
  • Written Articles: 5 Female-Led Films That Rightfully Stole the Spotlight at TIFF 2024, A Deep Dive Into The Scream Franchise: Final Girls, Meta Horror & Female Naivety, Deconstructing The Misogyny Behind The ‘RBF’, ‘The Worst Person In The World’: Does Sexual Submission Undermine Feminism?

Sales Associate

Sobr Market
08.2024 - Current
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Mentor & Volunteer

BeaYOUtiful Foundation
03.2024 - Current
  • Providing mentorship and leading activities for girls that participate in the BeaYOUtiful programs, notably the "Inspired By HER Conference (IBH)"
  • Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
  • Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
  • Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
  • Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.

Social Media Manager/Administrator

Healing Voices Psychotherapy
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed content across multiple platforms, leading to a 40% increase in online engagement and a 25% growth in follower count within six months.
  • Developed and executed targeted social media campaigns that boosted outreach, resulting in a 30% increase in client inquiries and bookings.
  • Implemented a consistent posting schedule, increasing brand visibility and improving website traffic from social media channels.
  • Designed empathetic posts, tailored to the needs of the counseling service's audience, effectively raising awareness of mental health resources and services.
  • Collaborated with the counseling team to highlight client success stories and promote new services, further strengthening the service's reputation and client trust.

Online Marketing Intern

Mind4Youth
12.2023 - 01.2024

Supported the development and execution of marketing campaigns that increased program enrollment by 20%, expanding Mind4Youth's reach within their local community.


Assisted in the design and distribution of promotional materials,

contributing to an increase in event attendance and workshop

participation.


Collaborated with the marketing team to conduct market research, identifying key trends and audience preferences that informed targeted outreach strategies.


Engaged with community partners and schools to strengthen

relationships and foster collaborative efforts, supporting Mind4Youth's mission to promote mental health among young people.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
06-2025

Diploma of Higher Education - International Baccalaureate

Aga Khan Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
05-2021

GCSE's -

Aga Khan Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
06-2019

Skills

  • LivingWorks START (02/2024)
  • SafeTALK Suicide Assessment and Suicide Prevention (02/2024)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working

Certification

  • LivingWorks START (02/2024)
  • SafeTALK Suicide Assessment and Suicide Prevention (02/2024)

Timeline

Writer

Her Campus at Toronto Metropolitan University
08.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Sobr Market
08.2024 - Current

Mentor & Volunteer

BeaYOUtiful Foundation
03.2024 - Current

Online Marketing Intern

Mind4Youth
12.2023 - 01.2024

Social Media Manager/Administrator

Healing Voices Psychotherapy
12.2022 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Toronto Metropolitan University

Diploma of Higher Education - International Baccalaureate

Aga Khan Academy

GCSE's -

Aga Khan Academy
Vyana Patel