Aarya Koppikar

Experience

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  The Mental Unity Group

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  Writer

  - Writing monthly blog posts on mental health related topics such as mental illness, intersectionality, and self-care- Act as a source of information and education to students at UTSC regarding many aspects of mental health and wellness

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  Done Waiting

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  Homeroom Manager

  - Contribute to Done Waiting’s HR department by overseeing the conceptualization, organization, and execution of bi-weekly meetings or “homerooms”, in a way that is efficient and enjoyable- Endorse various progressive policies to voters over the phone and answer any questions they may have, while providing them with factual information, and being personable and polite- Lead multiple groups of phone bankers whom I made hundreds of calls alongside, guiding them through the process, providing assistance when needed, and ensuring a positive and professional experience Exibir menos

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  Psychological Health Society

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  Study Group Executive - Psychology

  - Co-lead the conceptualization, organization, and execution of study groups for one psychology course per semester- Guiding students using lecture material, textbook material, and critical thinking to arriving at correct answers- Facilitating a positive, engaging, and rewarding experience in order to increase students' marks in those courses

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  University of Toronto Scarborough

  Jan 2021 - now

  - Contact prospective University students over email, acting as a resource and support regarding and questions or concerns they may have- Respond to any inquiries they have about the school, student experience, and transitioning to university- Continue an open dialogue with students for the semester

  • Student

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Admissions Student Mentor

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
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  IBM

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  Technical Writing Intern

  - Wrote and edited user manuals, troubleshooting guides, and various other user-related topics that the average user can refer to when using IBM products- Completed work items as they were assigned to me, which included writing topics from scratch or making edits to topics already written

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  Sunnybrook Hospital-Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation

  Jan 2023 - now

  - Efficiently manage 5 concurrent research studies, ensuring timelines and milestones are met, along with ensuring meticulous records are maintained to contribute to the success of ongoing research- Facilitating seamless patient experiences by attending appointments, providing support, and ensuring clear communication regarding study procedures, and effectively liaising between patients and surgeons, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in person and through email/phone correspondence- Maintaining a high level of professionalism and clarity in discussions about surgeries and study procedures, while also utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills to correspond with team members, mentor and train new co-op students, and ensure successful study execution Exibir menos

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Research Co-op Student

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023