I'm a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto, studying Political Science & History. Lover of bow ties, good design and political comedies. Design editor of The Varsity.
I am responsible for the design of The Varsity newspaper, Canada's largest student newspaper, with a weekly circulation of 20,000. I ensure the visual consistency of the publication, and oversee a team of paginators who lay out the sections.
May
2011 - Present
Student Life Ambassador / University of Toronto
As an active member of the University of Toronto community, I provide advice and guidance to first-year students who are new to the post secondary experience.
Apr
2011 -
Oct
2011
Chief Operating Officer / Varsity Publications Inc.
Varsity Publications Inc. is the publisher of Canada's largest student newspaper. Founded in 1880, The Varsity has a circulation of 20,000 copies per week at the University of Toronto.
As Chief Operating Officer, I am responsible for oversight of the day-to-day business operations of the corporation.
Jun
2011 -
Aug
2011
Intern / Rogers Consumer Publishing and Digital Media Group
Oct
2010 -
Mar
2011
Editorial Assistant / The Mark News
• Analyzed news sources to find elements for coverage
• Created article pitches for potential contributors
• Managed communication and deadlines
• Organized submissions for editing
• Appointed 'Special Editor' during 2010 Egyptian Revolution, was responsible for curating content
May
2009 -
Oct
2009
Marketing Assistant / DAS Canada Legal Protection Limited
Education
2008
-
2012
University of Toronto - University College
H.B.A.
in
Political Science and History
Activities: Editor-in-Chief, The Toronto Globalist; University Affairs Co-ordinator, LGBTOUT; Editor-in-Chief, Urbane Magazine; Candidate, StudentsFirst; Staff, The Varsity.
2004
-
2008
Richview Collegiate Institute
Additional Information
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Honors:
Top 100 Canadian Student Leaders, 2010
2nd place, DECA Ontario Finals, 2008