Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Community Service
References
Extra Curricular Activities
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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Whitney Taylor

Scarborough,ON

Summary

A diligent and driven student willing to contribute their knowledge and abilities to improve business success. Demonstrates excellent performance in both individual and team environments, exhibiting an experienced work ethic to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while giving priority to vital tasks. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, as well as the ability to manage complicated paperwork and data input. Familiar with the MS Office Suite and other office software.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader - Project Management

Permits TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Built effective teams by organizing team building activities and creating conducive environment for growth and development.
  • Developed processes to improve team productivity and collaboration while managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Identified plans and provided resources required to meet project goals and objectives by expected deadline.
  • Identified areas of improvement in permit processing data and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Maintained positive attitude towards customer's issues while striving for continuous improvement in customer satisfaction levels.

Student Researcher

Focus on Youth Toronto
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify key research topics and trends in field of study
  • Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
  • Implemented creative methods to collect primary data through various quantitative and qualitative means.
  • Prepared reports and presentations summarizing research findings
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports using Microsoft Software.
  • Collaborated with other student research colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as teen homelessness rate in Scarborough and Drug abuse in Toronto.

Camp Counselor

Black Student Summer Leadership Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated excellent communication abilities while resolving conflicts between campers in professional manner
  • Provided guidance to campers on how to stay safe and healthy during their stay at camp
  • Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans that incorporated various educational topics into recreational activities
  • Encouraged camper involvement in outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, hiking and other sports related activities.
  • Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2027

High School Diploma -

West Hill CI
Toronto, ON
06.2023

JJ Bowlen Jr High School
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Permit Processing

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, High School, Scarborough, ON, 01/01/23, 02/01/23, Developed creative ideas for enhancing guest experiences across various types of gatherings or occasions., Provided leadership support to volunteers during events by assigning tasks and addressing any issues that arose., Analyzed data from past events to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in future events., Researched potential venues for events based on criteria such as cost, capacity, location, services offered.
  • Summer Camp Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club East Scarborough, Scarborough, ON, 08/01/22, 08/01/22, Enforced safety regulations while supervising outdoor activities., Demonstrated excellent communication abilities when working with parents, staff, and campers., Recognized potential hazards and took appropriate action to minimize risks., Assisted counselors in implementing daily routines for campers.
  • Volunteer, Center Of Excellence For Black Student Achievement, Toronto, ON, 06/01/22, 06/01/22, While offering guests with customer service at the volunteer center, I strengthened my communication skills., Gained the ability to carry out specific duties without direct supervision., Committed to achieving the organization's opening ceremonial objectives.

Community Service

  • Student Ambassador, Newcomer Youth Engagement Program, Toronto, ON, 11/01/22, 05/01/23, Gained experience in public speaking through leading workshops and presentations for new students towards the program., Implemented social campaigns designed to increase awareness of Student focused programs across the city among peers., Assisted students with accessing various program and counseling resources., Coordinated arrangements for visiting speakers who were invited by me., Conducted new student orientations to facilitate retention and foster positive attitude towards free counseling, mental health and good food services offered by Strides Toronto.
  • Street Cleaner, Strides - The Zone, Scarborough, ON, 07/01/22, 08/01/22, Applied excellent customer service skills when responding to inquiries from citizens regarding sanitation issues., Excelled at problem-solving difficult situations encountered during street cleaning activities., Showed expertise in utilizing hand tools such as rakes, hoes, brooms., for clearing away trash from sidewalks., Demonstrated skill in identifying potential hazards on the job site and taking appropriate action accordingly.

References

References available upon request

Extra Curricular Activities

  • Leader of Library Club
  • Vice President Of Black Student Union
  • Secretary of Student Council
  • Leader for Girls' Club
  • Breakfast club team member
  • Wellness Warrior
  • Campaign Team member

Certification

  • WHMIS Certificate
  • Standard First Aid & CPR C with AED.
  • Financial Literacy Course Certificate

Awards

Black Excellence Award 

Ontario Scholar

Timeline

Team Leader - Project Management

Permits TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
06.2023 - 08.2023

Student Researcher

Focus on Youth Toronto
02.2023 - 08.2023

Camp Counselor

Black Student Summer Leadership Program
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

York University

High School Diploma -

West Hill CI

JJ Bowlen Jr High School
Whitney Taylor