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TC TRANSCONTINENTAL O’KEEFE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Montreal, QC, Canada
Nicholas ChinACCOUNTANCY
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Grew and developed into a young professional
• Gained great confidence in interviews
• Vastly improved my networking skills
• Improved my technical skills
• Work term experiences helped me do better in my courses
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op
Mentorship Program
• Experienced all aspects of accounting
• Obtained job experience related to my field
• Helped me discover and realize what I like and dislike about my field
• Determined the career path I want to take
• Benefited from all the networking opportunities Co-op provided and grew my network
• Prepared invoices due for items purchased or services rendered using PeopleSoft Invoicing
• Obtained customers’ billing information, product numbers and specifications of items to be purchased and sent order forms to the fulfillment department
• Created accounts payable, commission and accrual reports to be sent to the controller
• Reviewed time sheets, wage computation and reconciled payroll discrepancies for 30+ employees
RSW ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING JUNIOR AUDITORMontreal, QC, Canada
• Performed multiple on site audits and prepared reports on findings of assigned sections
• Prepared Notice to Readers
• Filed corporate and personal tax returns (as well as T1135)
• Responded to and addressed CRA requests for information
KPMG TAX STAFF ACCOUNTANTMontreal, QC, Canada
• Prepared U.S. and Canadian personal tax returns
• Specialized in Ex-Patriate cross border transactions (Departure Tax, Foreign Reporting of Assets on the U.S. and Canadian side)
• Communicated with U.S. and Canadian tax authorities
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PARKS CANADA SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORMontreal, QC, Canada
Nicholas DobrorukaMARKETING
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Developed personal and professional relationships in a wide range
of industries
• Increased skills in interviewing and human resource management
• Improved time-management skills and learned to prioritize in fast-paced and pressure-filled environments
• Created links between what was taught in class and application in industry, such as various marketing research techniques
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills in bilingual professional environments
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allowed me to develop professional business skills, explore career
options and network with potential employers
• Provided me with the opportunity to evaluate and assess potential career choices before entering the workforce on a full-time basis
• Provided me with a competitive edge over other recent graduates with minimal experience
• Significantly improved my resume and cover letter writing, as well as interviewing skills
• Able to interact professionally with new people and develop interpersonal and communication skills in a bilingual environment
• Assisted in the coordination and logistics of events organized by Parks Canada
• Interacted with the public to generate brand awareness
• Developed and maintained relationships with partners and sponsors
• Advised clients on setup options and types of materials needed to achieve desired results
AEROTEKJUNIOR RECRUITERMontreal, QC, Canada
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates
• Determined and understood customers’ staffing requirements
• Negotiated wage rates and other terms of employment with candidates
• Maintained industry contacts to gain knowledge and obtain sales leads
• Managed and supervised current contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement employees
• Generated sales leads by providing account managers with details of potential clients
MEGA BRANDS BRAND INTERNMontreal, QC, Canada
• Monitored and updated internal product development data
• Developed activation strategies for creating brand awareness
• Presented business intelligence spreadsheets analyzing internal sales data
• Created and maintained an internal dashboard representing sales data for each brand
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YELLOW PAGES GROUP BUSINESS ANALYST Montreal, QC, Canada
Mathieu Gilli BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Communicate professionally in a business environment
• Gain confidence to present in front of senior administration
• Lead discussions in meetings with peers or other clients
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Developing competencies in ACL and VBA software languages
• Recipient of the Co-op Employers’ Choice Award of Excellence
• Exposure to the professional world
• Meeting mentors and developing a network of contacts
• Working in a variety of different environments
• Gaining confidence in self and improving knowledge
• Support of Co-op staff in job search and interview processes
• Create diagrams representing organization’s processes
• Create help files for users and offer training sessions through teleconferences
• Gather requirements from users and modify appropriate documents
• Work according to Agile and Waterfall methods
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLC DATA MANAGEMENT ANALYST Montreal, QC, Canada
• Manage and organize databases containing millions of records
• Write code to import, manipulate and export data
• Organize Excel reports ensuring emphasis on pertinent information
CIBC SENIOR BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYSTToronto, ON, Canada
• Document data movement between systems
• Conduct exhaustive analysis by gathering team performance information
• Present results of performance analysis to senior administration of our division
• Analyze and understand transformation rules of data
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C.A .T. GLOBAL INC. MARKETING STRATEGIST Coteau-du-Lac, QC, Canada
Ravneet KaurMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Co-op has allowed me to explore a variety of career interests and
has helped me to choose the path and future most suited to me
• Gave me exposure to different industries i.e. aerospace and logistics
• I am much more efficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint which are essential tools for any MBA student
• It helped me in networking with employers
• Increased confidence and maturity
• Improved my communication and interpersonal skills
• Helped me in identifying my strengths and weaknesses
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Co-op combines academic study with alternating work terms
giving an opportunity to test skills learned in the classroom
• Working in several industries gives students a competitive edge when going out into the job market
• Improves your résumé and interview skills
• Gives an opportunity to network with employers
• The Co-op program is beneficial in clarifying my career choice
• Helps you attain your dream job
• Created a long term social media strategy and marketing calendar
• Generated reports and analyzed competition, customers and market data
• Measured the effectiveness of marketing, advertising and communications programs and strategies
• Designed surveys and evaluated data
• Designed marketing brochures and posters for the company’s health and wellness campaign, which were well received by top management
BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada
• Contributed to the development of tools and processes to evaluate and monitor IT risks
• Worked with project teams to identify risks and monitor ongoing progression of risk management plans
• Defined and developed Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and metrics
• Improved and updated the IT Risk Management team’s operational processes, procedures, templates and deliverables
• Conducted the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) within the Risk Assessment team
• Produced detailed project documentation and status reports/communications on a regular basis
• Completed Assessment of Evidences with IT Compliance Coordinator
• Assisted the security awareness training initiatives
• Managed and updated Statement of Sensitivity for the new IT projects
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BAYARD CANADA ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INTERNMontreal, QC, Canada
Miranda Mezzapelle HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Learned how to collaborate with different types of personalities
• Significantly improved my communication and leadership skills in professional environments
• Improved time management skills and how to prioritize my academic and professional work in fast-paced environments
• Learned and experienced aspects of the hiring process and benchmarking within a company
• Gained insight and understanding into policies and procedures from different industries
• Developed results-oriented approach autonomously or within a team
• Applied compensation and benefits academic knowledge to perform job evaluations
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Networking
• Many resources offered to help with the hiring process
• Learned to create an effective and attractive résumé
• Improved my communications skills and how to prepare efficiently for a telephone or in-person interview
• Allows you to bring your academic knowledge to your professional experience and vice versa
• Enables you to have a better understanding of the industry you would like to work in
• Helps you understand and develop your personal and professional skills
• Cashed/encoded company’s deposits and made sure they balanced with the cash register
• Reconciled banks in CDN-US-EURO currencies
• Prepared journal entries
• Verified company’s procedures
• Contacted clients and ensured they paid within specific term dates
• Trained an employee to take over responsibilities after the work term finished
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADATALENT ACQUISITION INTERNLongueuil, QC, Canada
• Prepared, organized and presented on-boarding session for new permanent employees
• Supported the Continual Improvement Process (ACE)
• Managed the Mentorship Program
• Completed benchmarking tasks for Reverse Mentorship Program
• Organized and hosted an industrial visit for high school students
• Prepared, communicated and supported career fairs
• Transferred folders from Lotus Notes to SharePoint
PHARMASCIENCE TALENT MINING ACQUISITION INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada
• Posted vacancies on recruitment websites
• Pre-selected résumés and performed telephone interviews
• Coordinated reference checks and scheduled appointments
• Booked candidates’ interviews with hiring managers and participated in interviews
• Prepared letters of offer and coordinated with the hiring process
• Organized and managed the Next Generation Leaders Summer Internship Program
• Assisted the compensation manager with job evaluations
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NATIONAL LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL RISK SERVICES AND INTERNAL AUDITING INTERN Montpelier, Vermont, United States
Esther Peterson FINANCE
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Became significantly more comfortable in the interview setting
• Acquired business etiquette and professionalism earlier in life
• Expanded my network to individuals involved in areas other than finance
• Developed ability to mentor others on how to grow professionally and personally
• Learned to take initiative in professional settings
• Developed a strong understanding of working in a large company
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op Mentorship Program
• Jump started professional and competitive advantage development
• Allowed me to develop many contacts which is valuable as an international student
• Helped with the transition from university to the business world
• Mentoring opportunities allowed for reflection of experiences and passing on of knowledge
• Complements what is learned in the classroom and provides opportunities to apply this in the workplace
• Assisted FORM (Financial Operations and Risk Management) team and the Audit and Risk Services Department with MAR (Model Audit Rule)
• Completed 100 hours of Key Risk Control Testing and developed core understanding of company business areas
• Active leader of the Internal Audit Website Design Project presented to top executives
• Developed strong relationships with employees within different departments
BELL CANADAFINANCIAL DATA ANALYST Montreal, QC, Canada
• Assisted in supporting the activities of the financial data migration project with a major focus on transferring financial processes to SAP BPC
• Obtained the necessary SAP BPC system training to participate in testing and data validation
• Collaborated with employees from many departments and applied corporate structure to my role
BENTLEY LEATHERS JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada
• Prepared quarterly earnings reports
• Analyzed, interpreted, and presented financial and raw data to management
• Verified accuracy of financial data transmitted to internal and external partners
• Modified the SAP Real Estate Module for future ease
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MEDISCA PHARMACEUTIQUEJUNIOR BUYERVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada
Shaumia Suntharalingam SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Developed core technical and soft skills that are necessary as a
business professional
• Obtained greater insight and knowledge of various industries (aerospace, pharmaceutical)
• Significantly improved my leadership and organizational skills
• Learned to communicate effectively in order to produce results
• Increased my overall confidence as a business professional
• Learned to think critically in high pressure environments
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Develop key skills through various workshops and during work terms
• Provides you with a great opportunity to build, develop and secure key professional networks
• Discover different industries, company sizes and gain a better understanding of different work environments and dynamics
• Complete three distinct work terms providing you with a competitive advantage and facilitates employment once you graduate
• Apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom in a more practical context and vice versa
• Placed purchase orders for pharmaceutical devices after detailed Material Requirements Planning (MRP) analysis
• Designed a report to identify back orders and new ready for sale dates
• Resolved all issues related to damaged or missing items during shipment by acting as a mediator between international suppliers and Medisca warehouses in the United States and Canada
• Resolved all receiving issues that delayed reception of items into inventory, as a mediator between supplier and all warehouses in the United States and Canada
• Maintained good communication and relationships with over 20 suppliers
• Placed purchase orders for sundry items
MAAX CORPORATIONSUPPLY CHAIN INTERNLachine, QC, Canada
• Ensured prices for SKUs were updated and revised on SAP
• Designed an automated template for cost saving initiatives using Excel
• Designed a balance scorecard to evaluate suppliers on various Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Calculated cost savings for various commodities on a monthly basis which were used in reports at a higher level
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADACONTRACT MANAGEMENT INTERNLongueuil, QC, Canada
• Identified bottlenecks within the contract approval process and implemented/offered solutions
• Updated the contract life cycle report
• Created multiple process flowcharts to illustrate the various series of tasks within the business unit using Microsoft Visio
• Organized and led various team meetings for contract assignments and quality clinics
• Designed a layout for a new software used for contract approvals
• Worked closely with stakeholders to expedite contract approval processes
• Drafted Non-Disclosure Agreements for customers
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AEROTEK JUNIOR RECRUITERMontreal, QC, Canada
Andrei ZolotuhinINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Gained and developed a wide variety of technical skills
• Polished communication and other soft skills
• Developed many work relationships and friendships
• Learned to manage pressure under tight deadlines
• Obtained valuable experience from different industries and business environments
• Improved self-confidence
• Realized the importance of networking
• Learned how to make the most out of every opportunity
BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Gives the opportunity to test different industries before graduating
• Gets you one step ahead of everyone else in your field of study
• Teaches you the importance of time management and develops a strong sense of commitment
• Graduate with a network full of potential employers
• Provides the opportunity to find and improve your weaknesses and refine your strengths
• Increases your motivation to learn and get the most out of your classes
• Helps you develop confidence in the interview process
• Maintained industry contacts to gain knowledge and obtain sales leads
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates for customers’ requirements
• Achieved 2-3 employment starts per week by providing a customer with most qualified candidates
SUPRATENMARKETING INTERNChisinau, Moldova
• Designed and oversaw a weekly newsletter with MailChimp averaging a 10% click rate
• Evaluated Supraten’s market effectiveness in the paint and plaster industry
• Helped in the optimization of the company web store for a more enjoyable customer experience
• Organized and coordinated a mini soccer tournament for all Supraten partners
BOMBARDIER AEROSPACEMARKET DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATEMontreal, QC, Canada
• Provided in-depth and region specific market reports and dashboards
• Collaborated with a wide range of internal teams on market research requests
• Performed data analysis in the business aircraft industry and effectively presented the results
• Actively participated and collaborated on a new lead generation initiative
• Directly supported the Market Development team of Bombardier Business Aircraft with a range of tasks
• Helped build search strategies with the lead generation team
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