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BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE PROGRAM ANALYSTVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

Amelie Carrier-LessardINDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Worked in international organizations that are recognized worldwide

• Experienced different fields of engineering such as aerospace and consumer goods manufacturing

• Collaborated with other professionals such as engineers and accountants; learned to work with and motivate unionized employees

• Applied theoretical concepts from school into real life situations

• Improved leadership, communication, time management and multi-tasking skills

• Experienced different work positions and assessed other types of jobs available to industrial engineers

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op Mentorship Program

• Work in your field of study and meet potential employers through internships

• Alternate between school and work to simultaneously develop technical and practical skills

• Learn to manage your time efficiently while juggling studies and work

• Understand what you like and dislike at work, find your career path and the industry you want to work in

• Receive guidance and support from your Program Coordinator; get professional help through the different workshops available

• Meet other professionals, students and develop your own network

• Responsible for benchmark analysis study of the various challenges and issues at the supply chain and technological level of three different new aircraft development programs: CSeries, Boeing Dreamliner and Airbus A380

• Optimized supply chain operations by implementing new communication processes to facilitate the transfer of information and minimize miscommunication between world-wide suppliers including China, India, Mexico and England

• Project leader for the analysis and redesign of the shipping fixture for the CSeries forward fuselage to improve health & safety and efficiency attributes

L’ORÉAL CANADAPRODUCTION ENGINEERVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

• Responsible for implementing LEAN manufacturing initiatives to packaging lines to enhance operations and reduce waste while increasing productivity

• Optimized changeover time of a saturated multi-format spray bottle packaging line through the SMED; setup time reduction of more than 30% and increased production uptime significantly

• Developed a 5S storing system for more than 400 equipment parts

• Monitored defect levels at each machine station through the implementation of a software and visual management tool to identify improvement opportunities

L’ORÉAL CANADAPROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEERVille St-Laurent, QC, Canada

• Responsible for optimizing packaging samples in the warehouse by implementing new work processes between departments, minimizing movements by segregating pallets based on their frequency of use and developing a visual management tool to easily extract sample locations

• Led continuous improvement workshops to develop a Kaizen culture across all levels of the organization to enhance operations

• Created a new performance indicator for Packaging Optimization Line Engineers to track formats harmonization by compiling all the packaging formats of the Montreal plant into an easy to use Excel tool

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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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CARNOT RÉFRIGÉRATIONSERVICE DESK ENGINEERTrois-Rivières, QC, Canada

Ann-Sophie Hamel-BoisvertBUILDING ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Work terms gave me incredible confidence in myself and further

developed my work ethic

• Gained a better ability to deal with pressure and tight deadlines

• Learned to let go of little details and stop being a perfectionist

• Adapted to different and sometimes challenging personality styles

• Developed ability to work independently, but also ask questions

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Helps you get started with the job search process

• Provides direction and insight into specific opportunities available within the industry

• Being able to try different things to see what you enjoy and what you don’t, what you want and don’t want in a job and company

• The contacts you make during your work terms will influence your professional reputation

• A lot of technical skills are acquired on the job, not in the classroom

• Responsible for troubleshooting the refrigeration systems remotely to prevent major system failures within critical equipment

• Commissioned the existing systems to optimize different components included in the system

• Supervised various professionals on site for the start up and repair of equipment

• Educated clients and answered questions regarding their systems

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYINCIDENT MANAGEMENT INTERN Montréal, QC, Canada

• Planned systematic approaches to different incident possibilities in the university buildings; prepared a report and presentation for important stakeholders

• Determined the co-existence of interlocking mechanical systems and their influences over one another in case of an incident

OLYMBECQUALITY AND CONTROL INSPECTOR Montréal, QC, Canada

• Supervised various construction sites making sure projects were done according to technical specs and drawings

• Performed inspections of building envelopes and reported their conditions and deficiencies

• Surveyed layout of roof equipment of various buildings and drew the plans on AutoCAD

• Investigated water leaks and their causes in order to dispatch appropriate manpower to the sites

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GROUPE SM INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN

Laval, QC, Canada

Bassam GeageaCIVIL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Exponential knowledge growth about the construction industry

• Understood relations between consultants, contractors and clients

• Experienced different fields in the construction industry, as well as public versus private sector

• Learned engineering and technical concepts that are not presented in classes

• Dealt with clients, engineers, architects, superintendents and project managers

• Gained confidence

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Best way to get a “Practical Experience”!

• Allowed me to apply for full-time jobs with confidence in what I have to offer

• Developed great communication and leadership skills

• Built a network of professional contacts

• Understood what field and type of work is best for me

• Supervised pavement, sidewalk and urban infrastructure rehabilitation projects

• Supervised construction process of water, sewer and drainage pipes

• Checked drawings and plans to ensure accuracy to the specifications

• Coordinated on-site work of contractors

• Participated in land surveying using total station

• Verified material quantities and performed daily man-count

PCL CONSTRUCTION FIELD ENGINEER INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Worked on construction of the Deloitte Tower project, a 28 floor high rise building

• Coordinated and supervised sub-trade work

• Conducted structural and architectural deficiency walks

• Inputted and updated deficiency logs using specialized software (BIM 360 Field)

• Assisted architects with site inspections before the handover of the floor to the client

• Participated in weekly sub-trades and team meetings

• Assisted the superintendent and the project engineer with various tasks

MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE BUILDING MAINTENANCE INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Played a key role in managing facilities at the historical monument of the former Royal Victoria Hospital

• Managed and delegated tasks to a local maintenance team consisting of electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and movers

• Prepared the workers’ schedule, tasks and requests for next day

• Worked closely with planning department

• Coordinated and implemented renovation projects

• Contacted contractors to get cost estimates

• Supervised contractors’ on-site work

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MÉDIMABS RESEARCH ASSISTANTMontréal, QC, Canada

Daniel ModafferiBIOCHEMISTRY

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Built my confidence and initiative in a laboratory setting and

improved my contributions to a team

• Experienced life in a foreign country through an internship abroad, gained independence and developed basic German language skills

• Learned and perfected more scientific laboratory techniques, which improved my creative ability to design experiments for testing and troubleshooting

• Maintaining a positive attitude ensured great relationships with supervisors and coworkers throughout all my work terms

• Improved my adaptability and ability to learn

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Gave me opportunities for valuable research experience in several

different laboratory settings

• Intensified my interest and passion for scientific research in general

• Provided insight on different potential research interests for graduate school

• Allowed me to learn hands on from experienced supervisors and coworkers

• Expanded my knowledge of biotechnology as well as popular research topics in industry

• Developed useful resume, cover letter writing and interview skills

• Performed immunological assays such as ELISA and Western Blot and executed general laboratory tasks involved in the production of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies from hybridoma cells or serum

• Worked under a sterile environment in cell culture techniques

• Acquired and practiced animal handling techniques and minor operations on rabbits and mice, mainly intraperitoneal injections

• Designed and performed experiments to optimize protocols for laboratory procedures

ALETHIA BIOTHERAPEUTICSRESEARCH ASSISTANTMontréal, QC, Canada

• Worked with a team seeking to develop new antibody therapeutics against HIV

• Helped develop a successful protein purification protocol using molecular cloning in bacteria for the production of peptides to be used in inoculation

• Worked on the purification of polyclonal antibodies from blood serum

• Performed flow cytometry (FCM) and immunoassays (ELISA, Western Blot) to qualify and quantify purified polyclonal antibodies

• Presented the research performed by the HIV team summarizing the results obtained to the company

LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITY HANNOVERRISE SCHOLARSHIP INTERN (RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING) Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

• Worked with a multidisciplinary team in biophysics to develop several optogenetic cell lines to be used as cochlear implants

• Designed and executed molecular cloning and cell transfection experiments

• Learned and practiced the patch clamping technique for measuring ion currents in individual cells

• Presented on the field of optogenetics and on the project as a whole to students in biophysics

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CO-OP LE MILIEU PROGRAM COORDINATOR Montreal, QC, Canada

Devon Phelps ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Able to try a multitude of different genres of work to find what I

liked best

• Helped to streamline my career path by understanding my strengths

• Consistently reflected on experiences to understand what I did well and what I need to improve

• Identified aspects of my internships I liked and disliked

• Gave me a head start on my professional career even before I finished my degree

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Able to learn about different career areas to understand what

was best suited to my skills

• Gained extensive knowledge about application and interviewing processes including how to avoid common errors

• Assisted in expanding my network in professional circles

• Helped me to understand the different possibilities in the job market and what my degree could really do

• Organized multiple volunteers to recreate and rebuild the public store

• Implemented a new, more efficient design for the “Art Material Thrift Store”

• Attended many children’s day festivals with activities to educate and promote Co-op Le Milieu

• Created innovative and ecologically friendly pieces for public store with upcycled materials

• Assisted with Les Filles Qui Poussent, an urban agriculture day camp for young girls

TRANSPORT CANADA COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Ottawa, ON, Canada

• Reformatted and updated policy manuals to fit Transport Canada’s style

• Assisted in canada.ca re-vamp of the Marine Transport webpage content and style

• Took initiative in calling other branches to find answers to finish coordination projects

• Completed data entry for different Marine Transport Vessel Reports

• Assisted in marketing and communication efforts to assist Aboriginal communities across Canada in having more comprehensive compliance programs that speak to multiple groups of Canadians

EAT IT UP MEDIA SALES AND CLIENT RELATIONS INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Assisted in client relations with different restaurants, enhancing their onboarding experience and communicating with them should an issue arise

• Organized and followed through with a creative campaign with WIND Mobile

• Completed prospecting with different agencies in Canada and organized meetings with executives from respective agencies

• Utilized and taught clients about cutting-edge technology (beacons) to enhance user and restaurant owner experience

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TRANSPORT CANADA SURFACE POLICY TRANSPORTATION INTERN Ottawa, ON, Canada

Dimitri AyoubMASTER OF ARTS, ECONOMICS

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Excel skills: document organization, creating links, managing

errors, useful formulas, keyboard shortcuts

• PowerPoint skills: color matching, information presentation, slide reduction, space management

• Writing skills: brevity, formatting, headlining, referencing, simplicity

• Research skills: data sources, source assessment, source identification, secondary sources, simultaneous topics and relating concepts

• Organizational skills: note-taking, to-do lists, computer document filing, e-mail and appointment management

• Personal growth: punctuality, attitude, concentration, self-expression, perseverance

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Strong and experienced support team helps inexperienced

students with resume-polishing, cover letters, and what-if scenarios

• Extended network provides students with many employment options in their own field

• Difficult to break into the job market after graduating without relevant experience

• Centralized COMPASS system allows for a more enjoyable and productive job application process including clear deadlines

• Provides employers with replacement options every term and potential full-time hires

• Alternating between school and work allows students to focus on one or the other which improves overall professional and academic performance

• Conducted extensive research into grain transportation by rail in various areas of the United States

• Manipulated data sets of varying types and sizes using Excel and presented this information through visually appealing charts, graphs and tables

• Provided analytical support to senior economic policy analysts on a variety of projects

• Condensed large articles and academic papers into briefing notes

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA STRATEGIC INITIATIVES INTERN Longueuil, QC, Canada

• Researched and documented potential mega trends benefitting the aviation industry in developing nations under the direct supervision of a VP

• Assisted a consultant through various stages of a detailed and data-heavy strategic assessment

• Compressed substantial information into senior management level PowerPoint presentations

• Provided support for colleagues in a variety of smaller tasks, ranging from note-taking to document organization and manipulation

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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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ROLLS-ROYCEREPAIR AND OVERHAUL ENGINEERING INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

Jacob Biernat MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Improved language and social skills through leading

meetings, participating in professional conversations and preparing presentations

• Gained confidence in interview and job search techniques

• Significantly increased my knowledge of technical drawings and documents

• Became familiar with multiple industry standards and their applications

• Gained an appreciation for the kind of results expected in a professional environment

• Improved teamwork and communication working on inter-departmental projects

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Motivation to pursue internships and gain experience in the job

search process

• Understand how companies operate and the processes involved

• Training and guidance in professional etiquette, resume writing and interview techniques

• Teaches responsibility and determination with respect to professional life and career

• Graduate with one year of relevant work experience

• Exposure to industry and the day-to-day lifestyle

• Revise repair instructions while interfacing with Welding and Heat Treatment shop floor teams

• Support and prepare for a NUCAP quality audit within the Welding and Heat Treatment departments

• Establish a repair document organization and creation system

• Develop a local document management website to organize and distribute engineering documents between engineering teams and shop floor technicians

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA PRODUCT CENTER ENGINEERING INTERN Longueuil, QC, Canada

• Perform fit & assembly analysis on turbine engine sub-assemblies to evaluate manufacturing defects

• Project management, delegation and research for multiple interdepartmental projects

• Perform and present failure analysis study based on possible assembly error and suggest changes to assembly procedure based on results

• Prepare multiple repair plans for compressor and turbine disks

CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Revise and update piping and instrumentation for multiple on board fluid systems based on efficiency project specifications

• Communicate with vessel engineers on a daily basis to confirm project configurations and validate information

• Organize fleet drawing collection and maintain a cloud based drawing sharing system

• Assist in the planning of energy reduction projects

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PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA TRANSLATOR INTERNOttawa, ON, Canada

Jean-Philippe ThériaultTRANSLATION, ENGLISH TO FRENCH

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Improved my translation methodology and knowledge and

increased productivity and quality

• Discovered the distinctive features of the public and private sectors and identified my preferred work environment

• Improved my collaboration skills while working with a team of experts and with fellow translators, especially on complex projects

• Developed better organizational skills to meet deadlines and follow work protocol

• Improved my versatility and adaptability thanks to many different types of projects and changing circumstances

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allows students to discover jobs and work environments related

to their field of study and to make sure they truly like working in that field

• Offers students endless networking opportunities for the future, as well as potentially finding a job right after graduation

• Teaches students skills and concepts pertaining to their field of study not taught in an academic environment

• Permits students to travel and discover new cities

• Gives students the opportunity to earn income while in school

• Worked on French translation of a new application’s interface and back-end

• Translated biosafety releases, PowerPoint presentations and training modules from English to French

• Proofread French documents

• Maintained and updated a translation memory software

LIONBRIDGE MONTREAL TRANSLATOR INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Translated documents from many types of companies and domains (technology, marketing, retail services, human resources, etc.)

• Used a variety of translation software based on clients’ preferences

• Organized a social activity for coworkers

• Gave constructive comments about the company’s internship program

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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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DICOM EXPRESS PROGRAMMERDorval, QC, Canada

Megan BrownCOMPUTER SCIENCE

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Enhanced my programming and development skills by working

with various languages and standards

• Focused on my own interests and passions within the industry by gaining experience in different work environments and projects

• Improved my communication skills, both in documentation and in meetings

• Gained confidence in my skills and abilities

• Gained experience working in a team and interacting with customers

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allows you to network with professionals in industry

• Provides invaluable work experience, giving you a potential edge over your peers after graduation

• Gives you access to resources such as resume writing and interview seminars, removing some of the intimidation that comes with applying and interviewing for jobs

• Gives you the opportunity to explore different types of jobs within your industry, allowing you to identify the kind of company and position you’re interested in

• Provides an opportunity to earn a competitive income during your studies

• Developed a new feature for existing shipping software using C#

• Monitored database servers (MS SQL Servers)

• Maintained my own and existing software and web applications

CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN Saint-Hubert, QC, Canada

• Developed a new version of a Ground Support Tools software application

• Worked in Java with NASA software to create updated data files for testing Canadarm2 and Dextre

• Participated in customer meetings

• Documented all aspects of project including planning, development, implementation and maintenance

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERN Redmond, Washington, United States

• Developed a Windows Universal application for a remote control car to be controlled by any Windows 10 device, using AllJoyn

• Participated in team scrum and planning meetings

• Participated in internal Windows 10 pre-release testing on desktop and mobile

• Worked in Visual Studio 2015 using XAML, C# and AllJoyn APIs

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TC TRANSCONTINENTAL O’KEEFE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Montreal, QC, Canada

Megan Cao ECONOMICS

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Refined organization, time management and efficiency skills within

the context of various fast-paced environments

• Expanded my professional network and acquired valuable advice from industry professionals

• Gained more confidence and familiarity with the job application process, specifically interviews

• Developed an array of technical skills including programming in Python

• Experienced a wide range of industries and career options related to my field of study: administration, contract management and data analysis

• Identified professional areas of improvement and enhanced my abilities pertaining to those areas

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Provides you with endless tools for managing your career

including interview preparation, cover letter and resume writing

• The competitive advantage of a full year of relevant work experience in your field prior to obtaining a degree

• Helps you develop and enhance professional and soft skills by exposing you to multiple unfamiliar environments

• Allows you to apply theoretical knowledge from courses to real world situations and vice versa

• A wide variety of seminars to help you develop practical skills, namely in Microsoft Excel and interview skills

• Endless opportunities for networking through work terms and professional events

• Processed and tracked order inquiries for multiple customer accounts

• Created, maintained and entered information in new and existing client databases

• Cooperated with warehouse production and shipping departments for inventory management

• Assisted in the creation and maintenance of a new client database

• Conducted administrative maintenance on the web portal and the company’s ERP system

• Aided project coordinators in routine duties such as invoicing, freight check and order processing

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INTERN Longueuil, QC, Canada

• Managed the lifecycles of effective contracts with multiple clients

• Drafted and revised contracts such as non-disclosure agreements, loan agreements and contract amendments

• Updated and improved work procedures using continuous improvement practices such as graph analysis, identifying recurring issues and initiating follow up action

• Collaborated on an interdepartmental project for the purpose of lost engine recovery

• Reviewed and updated contract templates to remove language discrepancies and implement clause changes

EXAGENS DATA ANALYST INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Compiled statistics from customer access records using object-oriented programming in Python

• Prepared comprehensive written reports, graphs, tables and charts based on the research and analysis of intelligence data

• Conducted analysis of customer response data, identified relationships, correlations and trends as well as factors affecting research results

• Created plans, test files and scripts for the analysis of intelligence data

• Developed software applications using Python for statistical modeling and graph analysis

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UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT FOR THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

Michael TwiggPOLITICAL SCIENCE

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Allowed me to experience and develop skills associated with

international program management

• Provided me with the opportunity to analyze and evaluate international and national public policy

• Allowed me to develop substantial professional skills associated with relationship, risk and time management

• Applied my political science academic training in a marketing context by promoting Government of Canada programs across Canada

• Allowed me to develop a transnational professional network

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Work closely with experts in my field to develop the professional

skills integral for future success

• Receive support in navigating the job application process for your specific field of work

• Gives you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of professional opportunities

• Allows you to apply your academic skills across a wide variety of professional opportunities

• Develop and maintain valuable professional networks

• Researched mental and physical benefits of urban green infrastructure

• Worked on implementation of the Aichi Biodiversity targets

• Reported on local government initiatives to meet the Aichi Biodiversity targets

• Supported the United Nations general plenary on biodiversity issues

• Created a database of empirical ecosystem services research

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA POLICY ANALYST Gatineau, QC, Canada

• Reported on financial performance of Government of Canada income security and social development programs

• Performed stakeholder engagement to support Government of Canada programs

• Exhibited Government of Canada programs at conferences across Canada

• Evaluated performance measurement strategies for Government of Canada programs

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA PROGRAM ANALYST Gatineau, QC, Canada

• Produced briefing documents for the Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada

• Supported the Minister of State at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners Conference in Vancouver

• Evaluated the performance of contracted organizations in support of Government of Canada programs

• Developed reporting tools to evaluate program performance

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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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KRONOS CANADIAN SYSTEMS INC. QUALITY ANALYSTMontreal, QC, Canada

Nabil AhmedELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Obtained first exposure to the numerous testing techniques used

in the industry

• Enhanced understanding of the mechanism of various types of Turbine engines, such as Turboprop, Turbofan, Turbojet and Turboshaft

• Learned various software such as SAP, eCates, Eclipse and Jview

• Developed communication and interpersonal skills coordinating between multiple departments

• Strengthened leadership qualities by leading trial fits and managing internal and external stakeholders

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Provides the means to gain work experience while pursuing your

university degree

• Assists you in getting that first work term, paving your way through to the real world

• Molds your interpersonal skills and increases your professionalism

• Broadens your horizons beyond the theoretical knowledge acquired in school and allows you to gain practical experience

• Enhances your time-management skills and improves your multitasking abilities

• Assists you in building a solid resume with various work experiences by the time you graduate

• Conducted software tests using touch, smoke and regression techniques

• Produced and updated testing documents to reflect current version of the software

• Ensured testing documents included tests to encompass all functional requirements of the product

• Actively participated in meetings, identifying software bugs and suggesting possible solutions

• Contributed to group relationship and effectiveness

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADADEVELOPMENT ENGINEERLongueuil, QC, Canada

• Researched engine parts’ dimensions using mechanical designs in Jview

• Investigated the requirements of the trial fit, wrote engine strip and built instructions for assemblers using eCates

• Used SAP to order and manage engine, its parts and sub-assembly from development store

• Performed trial fits to substantiate new parts in engines, documented procedure and wrote validation reports

• Coordinated multiple departments and identified physical location to meet project objectives, preventing company from incurring high additional costs

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MONTREAL FAMILIES JOURNALISM INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

Nathalie Laflamme JOURNALISM

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Vastly improved my basic journalism skills like interviewing,

transcribing and writing

• Gaining work experience increased confidence in my own abilities

• Excel when working under pressure

• Learned the importance of constructive criticism and feedback from superiors

• More comfortable working in French and English interchangeably

• Met experienced reporters and learned tricks of the trade

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Helps students prepare job applications and prepare for interviews

• Gives you an idea of how different companies function and what type of company you would like to work for

• Ability to apply many skills learned in class

• Allows you to meet many professionals and network

• Work experience gives students a competitive advantage over non co-op students

• Learned the magazine’s style and wrote content both in print and online

• Copy-edited and fact-checked articles

• Worked with Editor-in-Chief on new ideas such as video, photo and audio projects

• Learned how to update and post on the website

MONTREAL GAZETTE REPORTER INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Wrote city-related articles for the newspaper on a daily basis

• Learned what makes a good story and pitched story ideas to editors

• Learned to write web hits for breaking news from various locations

• Improved interview skills, both in person and over the phone

CEDARS CANCER FOUNDATION INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Worked on specific campaigns from conception, like The “Bell” Fund

• Collaborated with supervisor on a plan to revamp the website

• Served as the volunteer coordinator for large events, like the ‘Rain or Shine’ Dragon Boat Race & Festival

• Wrote thank you letters

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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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JOHN MOLSON EXECUTIVE CENTRE PROJECT ASSISTANT, DATA ANALYTICS Montreal, QC, Canada

Piratheep NavaratnamACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Improved ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner,

both in English and French

• Developed time management skills and flexibility to quickly shift focus to most important tasks at hand

• Confirmed preference for the general insurance industry after learning about the current challenges the industry faces with the advancements in technology (autonomous vehicles, Usage-based Insurance, etc.)

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Gained one year of relevant work experience which is a major

advantage heading into the job market

• Opportunity to explore different industries and identify the type of company that will be the best fit after university

• Provided me with excellent resources (workshops, mentors, etc.) to perfect my cover letter and resume writing skills along with interview preparation

• Helped grow my professional network

• Provided opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to real-world problems at work

• Gained the confidence to sell my talents to potential employers at networking and recruitment events and leave a strong, positive impression

• Implemented the first steps for a data analytics project

• Identified key variables required for profiling in consultation with marketing and business development

• Organized and updated client database

• Gathered data through phone and online surveys

• Created initial recency, frequency, monetary (RFM) analyses and calculated customer lifetime value in order to identify best clients

AON HEWITT PENSION PLAN ADMINISTRATOR Montreal, QC, Canada

• Calculated pension adjustments (PA) and pension adjustment reversals (PAR) for year-end activities

• Worked under tight deadlines to produce annual statements in accordance with regulations and procedures established in each pension plan

• Contributed to the overall improvement in efficiency of tasks

• Validated personal and financial data and updated pension plan information in database

TD INSURANCE ACTUARIAL PRICING ANALYST Montreal, QC, Canada

• Investigated pricing issues of various auto and residential insurance policies

• Researched new pricing variables to improve the rating structure of an existing residential insurance product

• Performed premium validations with RADAR and company rating engine following recent rate changes

• Completed ad-hoc data analysis using SAS and Excel to support team

• Improved technical competencies while learning important software tools used in industry such as RADAR and SAS

• Learned the importance of being resourceful and taking initiative in day-to-day tasks

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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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MCCORD MUSEUM FOUNDATION ASSISTANT TO DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Montreal, QC, Canada

Shany Engelhardt ART HISTORY

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Gained confidence working in an office environment

• Learned how to take initiative and share ideas during group projects

• Learned how to communicate professionally in-person, over the phone and by e-mail

• Developed an understanding of administration side of non-profit organizations

• Learned how to balance academic and professional responsibilities

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op Mentorship

Program

• Experiencing many facets of the non-profit sector in order to determine the type of career I wish to pursue

• Forging professional contacts and relationships

• Gaining practical experience and learning about the realities of the art industry

• Support Co-op gives both during the placement process and throughout the internship

• Provides a competitive edge when all future employers expect a level of experience from their new employees

• Updated and maintained a database

• Assembled thank you letters and tax receipts

• Performed administrative work for the entire department

• Conducted research assignments to ensure the Foundation effectively connects with the public

• Translated letters and documents from French to English

SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTSDEVELOPMENT INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Organized and executed gala’s silent auction

• Created thank you booklet in collaboration with a graphic designer

• Coordinated with the financial department to produce tax receipts

• Processed and deposited transactions while keeping detailed accounting records for a musical fundraiser

BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP MARKETING ASSISTANT Montreal, QC, Canada

• Planned and executed an event celebrating the theatre company’s 45th birthday

• Solicited donations and sponsorships for annual Vision Gala Celebration

• Recorded interviews of founding members and then edited the videos

• Updated and maintained database, website and social media presence

• Launched fall membership campaign

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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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ERICSSON CANADA JAVA SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

Tyler ArgoSOFTWARE ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Learned web development and deployment best practices and

used them in the field

• Gained the opportunity to try different areas of software development and find my niche

• Made many new connections in the industry and got the opportunity to travel abroad

• Learned how to develop software on small and large scales and in different workplace environments

• Gave me a better understanding of what it means to be an engineer and how my work can affect the lives of others

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allowed me to get my foot in the door at great companies

• Prepared me for the challenges of the job search process

• Offered lots of resources and support when applying to different positions

• Experienced many different types of software engineering

• Gave me the confidence I needed to apply for my dream job

• Worked on an internal tool to configure telecommunication nodes

• Learned and executed best practices surrounding continuous integration and agile software development

• Updated the user interface of an application to align with Ericsson branding guidelines

• Practiced Test Driven Development while implementing new features and bug fixes

YELP FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER San Francisco, California, United States

• Worked on development of front-end user-facing components for yelp.com, which serves 150 million unique users every month

• Updated design of older pages to follow the Yelp style guide, making them more consistent with the rest of the website and more mobile-friendly

• Executed redesign of profile management pages and the event page

• Helped fix bugs and other visual discrepancies that were found on different devices throughout the site

GLOBE ELECTRIC FULL-STACK WEB DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

• Replaced an existing online store with a responsively designed storefront

• Led the front-end development of an online store’s re-design to adapt to different devices such as phones and tablets

• New responsive store increased traffic by 50% and boosted mobile sales

• Managed a database of hundreds of products

• Gathered analytics and other business intelligence to improve website sales performance

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CAE INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE ENGINEER Montreal, QC, Canada

Vincent BilodeauCOMPUTER ENGINEERING

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH• Gained understanding of aircraft simulation, natural language

processing and audio signal processing technologies

• Experienced team collaboration and communication within a software development environment with daily SCRUM and product life cycle planning

• Greatly improved my coding skills by learning multiple programming languages

• Acquired experience in embedded systems design, lower level system optimization along with security and environmental compliance

• Built strong international professional connections

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Allows students to gain practical and diversified real world

experience in various work environments

• Provides excellent networking and career building opportunities

• Allows students to identify their interests and abilities for specific jobs

• Improves students’ resourcefulness, lifelong learning and communications skills

• Gives students the advantage of varied professional experience in today’s competitive job market

• Provides students with learning opportunities that complement class theory and improve overall understanding of engineering concepts

• Helped in the migration and set up of an Integrated Procedure Trainer laboratory

• Proposed a time saving hard drive imaging procedure to allow quick migration of aircraft environment within the customer support laboratories

• Provided support to clients using manufacturers’ data to improve the simulation accuracy in full flight simulators

• Performed remote software updates to flight simulators in the field

NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Montreal, QC, Canada

• Identified optimization methods in data processing for embedded voice recognition software

• Assisted the quality assurance team in improving the software testing methods in a continuous deployment environment

• Participated in web application software development for natural language processing in Java, JavaScript and Python

• Migrated a database schema from a prototype environment to a staging production environment

• Helped the team integrate and improve services across departments

FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Performed hardware performance profiling to identify possible optimization schemes in embedded ARM applications

• Proposed an improved mathematical approach to real time computation for digital audio processing

• Optimized over thirty audio effects with performance gains ranging from 10% to 70%

• Completed a proof of concept prototype of a new feature on the next generation guitar amplifiers using the Linux operating system

• Participated in code review sessions to streamline existing code and suggest optimization ideas