Emma Ashworth

Experience

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  The Royal Conservatory of Music

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2017

  Piano Student
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  Little Caesars Pizza

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Crew Member

  Crew MemberLittle Caesar’s, 1500 Upper Middle Rd Unit #8, Burlington, ON L7P 3P5July 2016 - June 2017Duties: Operating cash, interacting with customers, taking orders, production under pressure, food production, working with a group of people to complete tasks under specific deadlines

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  CISS Canada - Canadian International Student Services

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Camp Counsellor and Lifeguard

  Lifeguard/Camp Counsellor CISS Swallowdale Camp, 1967 Bright St, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0June 27 2017 - August 5 2017Duties: -Watching the different waterfronts (Boating dock, swimming beach, fishing dock) and ensuring safety-Teaching activities to campers such as Survival, Land Sports, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Kayaking, and Swimming-Taking photos of campers in activities -Creating lesson plans for the activities taught -Controlling and supervising a cabin of young girls as their counsellor-Interacting with other lifeguards and counsellors to solve problems at hand whilst working together in a team setting Show less

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  The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2020

  Member
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  City of Burlington

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2018

  Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

  Swim Instructor / LifeguardCity of BurlingtonDecember 2017 - June 2018Duties: • Planning and teaching the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program to people of all ages including infants, children, teens, and adults.• Ensuring a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment for patrons during programming including public swims, swim meets, instructional programming, and training programs.• Providing first aid to patrons as required

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  IKEA Group

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

  Ballroom Coworker/Greeter

  Ballroom Coworker/GreeterIKEA Burlington, 1065 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7T 4K1December 2017 - August 2019Duties:-Providing customers with service in a positive, respectful manner-Ensuring safety within the ballroom as well as making sure that all children behave according to the rules within the ballroom -Interacting with children ages 2 - 10 years old -Greeting customers and directing them where to go in the store for further assistance

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  CISS Canada - Canadian International Student Services

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Camp Counsellor and Lifeguard

  Lifeguard/Camp Counsellor CISS Swallowdale Camp, 1967 Bright St, Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0July 8th 2018 - July 29th 2018 Duties: Watching the different waterfronts (Boating dock, swimming beach, fishing dock) and ensuring safetyTeaching activities to campers such as Survival, Land Sports, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Kayaking, and SwimmingTaking photos of campers in activities Creating lesson plans for the activities taught Controlling a cabin of young girls as their counsellorInteracting with other lifeguards and counsellors to solve problems at hand whilst working together in a team setting Show less

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  United Student Body (USB)

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Director of the United Student Body

  Location: M.M Robinson High SchoolDuties:Facilitation of USB meetings and discussionSet agenda (taken from subcouncils, students)Speak on behalf of the school (assemblies, parent council, etc.)Uphold USB and MMR values Liaise (collaborate) with USB, Councils and Clubs, Students, School Administrators & Staff AdvisorsQualifications: Leadership skillsPublic speaking skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizationEmpathy, Positivity Show less

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  Canadian Cancer Society

  Mar 2019 - May 2019

  Finance Officer (Relay For Life School Event)

  Collaborating in a team-based environment to strategize the best methods in order to meet a fundraising goal ($30 000 cad)In addition to..Assisting in Relay For Life 2019 at M.M Robinson High School with the following duties:• Recruiting a team of 10-15 members.• Attending weekly meetings/meetings as required and liaising with large groups to successfully complete a goal and the pertinent logistics • Attending the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life RelayU event.• Setting a fundraising goal for the team. • Recognizing cancer survivors on the team and participating in the survivorship celebrations at the event. • Distributing participant collection envelopes and other American Cancer Society fundraising tools to all team members.• Coaching and motivating the team to success using all available forms of communication to generate enthusiasm and participation for the event (i.e., email, phone calls, Facebook, newsletters).• Coordinating creative fundraisers to help the team raise money.• Attending Canadian Cancer Society planned team captain meetings and all team captain meetingsplanned for Relay.• Recognizing team members for their commitment to the fight against cancer. Show less

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  Camp Kidstown

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Senior Camp Counsellor - STEM (Summer 2019)

  STEM (3D Printing, Lego We Do, Game Design, Robotics, Engineering)-Supervises and participates in activities with campers from ages 5.5-12.5 years old.-Plans, organizes, implements and leads a specialty camp program area that is age appropriate. (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math sector)-Experience and evidence of a passion for their speciality programs.-Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.-Directs/assists Counsellors In Training to complete certain tasks at hand with campers.-Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills. Show less

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  Queen's Hyperloop Design Team

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2022

  The Sponsorship and Operations Director acts as a direct link to industry. In charge of understanding the value of Queen's Hyperloop Design Team (QHDT) and presenting this to potential partners. Duties include: - Administration and oversight of QHDT, implementing and spearheading strategic developmental processes across the team- Hiring new members for the team, marketing the team through various channels to attract new members- Restructuring team to aim in growth of headcount as well as member retention- Formulating technical reports and monitoring team budget, outlining areas of risk, implementing time and financial contingencies to reduce associated risk- Leading business managers as well as a group of sponsorship coordinators to target business goals for the team- Ensuring smooth operations across all areas of the team Show less Sponsorship Coordinator at the Queen's Hyperloop Design Team.The Queen's Hyperloop Design Team (QHDT) is a design team composed of over 50 students from engineering, commerce, and science. The team was selected amongst the top 20 teams in the 2019 Hyperloop Pod SpaceX competition. After joining the design team in fall 2019, I switched into the non-technical business side of the team in efforts to amplify and evolve my communication and teamwork skills in a different area of the design team.Duties include: - Communicating with corporations in efforts to obtain partnerships- Attending regular team meetings- Spreading general knowledge about the design team - Communicating with a specific sub-team manager in efforts to ensure that specific components for the Hyperloop Pod can be obtained via partnerships Show less Suspension (As a team): The suspension sub-team is responsible for all alignment of the wheels and suspension systems. Some major relevant tasks include:- Designing the wheel system for alignment (top, bottom, and side)- Determining the forces between the wheels and the surface in contact- Ensuring that all components of the Hyperloop pod fit on the l-beam- Designing the overall suspension system- Utilizing CAD systems such as SolidWorks- Working together in a group environment to engineer the pod based upon safety testing and analysisAbout the Queen's Hyperloop Design Team (QHDT):In the 2018-2019 season, the team placed amongst the top 9% of the 1500 competing universities and schools. The team competed at the Hyperloop Competition at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, California. Show less

  • Director of Sponsorship & Operations

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Sponsorship Coordinator

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Technical Team Member/Junior Engineer (Suspension)

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Engineering Society of Queen's University

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2022

  Engineering Review Board Member

  Two year member position on the Engineering Review Board of the Engineering Society at Queen’s University. The Engineering Review Board is a neutral third party of whom is deemed responsible for investigating and providing recommendations on grievances about the policies, procedures, and activities of the Engineering Society.

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  WestRock Company

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Production Summer Student

  As a Production Summer Student at WestRock, some duties include: - Quality testing and quality assurance of product created (ex: starch bond quality checks with iodine solution)- Working in a team and communicating with others- Troubleshooting should any technical issues arise- Learning about whole production process of corrugated boxes- Learning about chemical and mechanical processes involved through corrugation- Learning about and operating pertinent control systems used in the plant- Learning about how machinery performance has effect upon all aspects of production and the business- Offering insights regarding potential process improvements to implement in the manufacturing plant Show less

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  QMIND

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  QMIND is Canada's largest undergraduate AI and machine learning organization. As a Professional Development (PD) Coordinator, some duties include:- Attending weekly meetings- Communicating and working with Professional Development and QMIND members- Reaching out to people, businesses, and organizations with the goal to aid in allowing QMIND members to learn more about career paths and industrial knowledge pertinent to the field of tech- Aiding in the development and execution of specific deliverables set by the team Show less

  • Director of Finance

    May 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Professional Development Coordinator

    May 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Lubecore International Inc.

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Assembly Technician (Summer)

  Lubecore specializes in automated lubrication systems, providing solutions to various industries.-Assembling machined components according to standards set out by the company -Working closely with the project engineering team to optimize assembly processes and reduce waste as well as communicating issues should anything arise-Using hand and power tools to produce durable automated systems of various sizes from initial parts to final products-Learning how components involved within the systems are designed and improved through iterative engineering design Show less

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  Apotex Inc.

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Student Process Engineer, Packaging

  Led Change Control Records (CCRs) in QMS Trackwise, coordinating with QA and departments for decommissioning equipment, validating impact, and implementing process improvements. Managed CCRs and followed up with stakeholders.Conducted Effectiveness Checks for departmental Corrective Action Preventative Actions (CAPAs), ensuring compliance and aiding in CAPA closure.Facilitated and assisted in Installation Qualification Operational Qualification (IQOQ) validation protocols for equipment on various packaging lines, including new packaging line installation, Filler qualification for High Count product, and automated downtime management system (APO-OEE v2).Prepared and delivered slide decks and presentations to Site Leadership, highlighting dosages, batch changeover metrics, downtime data, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculations. Analyzed department data and created graphs for report-outs.Designed a Daily Operating Report (DOR) Microsoft Excel dashboard for the Production Investigations department, enhancing visibility into Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and adherence to targets using Excel formulas and data visualization.Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives recommended by technicians, optimizing processes and enhancing productivity on the packaging floor.Played a key role in three capital projects (> $2MM), from planning to execution, including packaging line qualification and automated downtime tracking system design. Outlined downtime and batch changeover workflow logic, designing downtime codes for automatic alarm capture.Led the Operating Model workstream in Apotex’s Transcend 2.0 initiative, implementing Lean initiatives and developing a data-driven staffing model through Kaizens and technician observations. Achieved significant workload optimization, saving 2 FTE (4160) hours. Created metrics for weekly report-outs and outlined focus areas for continuous improvement to reduce departmental downtime and remain competitive. Show less

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  Queen's Hyperloop Design Team

  Sept 2023 - Jul 2024

  Director of Research and Development

  - Assisted in writing and editing technical reports for submission to Hyperloop Global (HG) in Toronto, Canada and European Hyperloop Week (EHW) 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland, for two projects: developing a conductive casing to protect critical components against electromagnetic interference using a polymer, and creating a hyperloop route optimization algorithm to link city pairings based on socioeconomic and geographic factors. - Supported R&D sub-teams (AI/ML, Materials, Infrastructure, Linear Induction Motor) in their research initiatives. Collaborating with professors and using their knowledge to help design simulations on COMSOL to do FEA on the polymer casing. - Conducted and led meetings to develop testing approaches, validate research, and analyze data, winning the Best Research Paper award at Hyperloop Global 2024. We were also nominated for the Full-Scale Technical Award at EHW, where we also won the award for Socio-Economic Aspects of Hyperloop Development. Our papers are viewable here: https://www.queenshyperloop.ca/our-research.- Outlined and implemented goals for the design team, comprising over 100 students, developed project scopes, and ensured R&D sub-team organization.- Assisted in developing the team budget (>90k). Show less

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  Queen's University - Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Project Manager / Teaching Assistant for APSC 100

  - Mentor and support first year engineering students in their learning for APSC 100 Modules 1 and 3, the first year Engineering Design course at Queen's- Grade and provide feedback on technical reports and assignments throughout the term- Teach students about the Engineering Design process (scope, problem definition, stakeholder analysis) and provide support to them throughout the term- APSC 103 project involves guiding 3 teams of students to develop chemical investigation tests of life on mars for a client, guiding the teams through process and providing project insight Show less

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  Apotex Inc.

  Sept 2024 - now

  Project Leader - Fluid Operations