ND Research Toronto, Ontario
Innovation Associate Intern May 2025 – Present
■ Completing a 15-week internship at Toronto-based consumer research firm, working with seed to Series B startups to conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, uncovering insights that help drive product improvements

■ Completing a 16-week internship at a Toronto-based start-up Private Equity firm focused on acquiring SaaS and software businesses that meet specific criteria, including $5-15M in enterprise value with under $10M in revenue
■ Attended and participated in various meetings with investment bankers and executives of prospective sellers.

■ Finishing a 12-week intern at a Venture Capital firm (~$20M AUM) working in the Startup Incubator Program
■ Conducted due diligence on various prospective seed-stage investments; analyzed pitch decks and business plans
■ Selection Transaction Experience
-Recommended a “Reject” Decision on Prospective Startup Investment – Agritech Farm to Table SAAS
-Evaluated a startup's business plan, identified unrealistic financial projections, a limited market strategy, scalability challenges, unseasoned management, and critical risks in the business model

-Analyzed data across various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and trucking to assist with the production of detailed reports and financial statements for over 15 companies.
-Learned and used QuickBooks efficiently to input data, create financial statements and conduct bank reconciliations.
-Utilized Cliffox to enhance time management skills, thus optimizing workflow to meet deadlines and execute tasks with precision.
-Handled confidential and complex data while ensuring the information was sorted into the appropriate online folders while managing a tight deadline.
-Provided confidential customer support by ensuring privacy and security of sensitive information, which upheld the standards learned in the organization’s specialized training.

-Designed 5 display projects, and managed 10+ staff during the implementation process to execute the library’s goal of creating seasonal children display sections.
-Researched and implemented design ideas which led to a 200% increase in interest while actively utilizing Google and social media to ensure the designs remained relevant.
-Demonstrated excellent customer service by successfully assisting 300+ patrons by actively listening to their issues that ranged from locating materials, filling out forms, and library services.
-Managed the circulation desk by creating library cards, assisting with patron questions, handling the circulation of books, and locating books to place on the holds shelf.
-Assisted with 50+ library programs by setting up and helping run events, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for participants which maintained our 100% attendance rate.
-Led and coordinated the logistics of a “Leading to Reading” session to ensure its success.