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About me
Western Environmental Science and Varsity Rower | CWSF ‘21, ‘22
Education

Northeast Kings Education Centre
2019 - 202312Activities and Societies: Cross-Country, Soccer, Downhill Skiing, Badminton, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee Captain and Founder, Floorball, Environmental Club chair, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Media Club, Decarbonize Club, Skills Canada Baking challenge, Peer tutoring, International Student Ambassador, Yearbook photographer, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Acadia Youth Band French Immersion and AP Capstone student

Western University
2023 - 2027Bachelor of Science - BS Environmental ScienceActivities and Societies: Varsity Rowing Team, Mustangs Athletics Student Council Awards: Academic All-Canadian 2023-24

Université Sainte-Anne
2022 - 2022Continuing education French StudiesActivities and Societies: Atelier des sports 5-week Immersion programÉtudes au niveau Avancé 1 / Advanced 1 level of studyTest de placement de perfectionnement / Placement test of perfection
Experience

Self-employed
Jul 2016 - Aug 2023LandscaperFor seven years, I maintained seven lawns and driveways throughout each season and the maintenance required. I painted decks and fences with staining.

Coastal Action
Feb 2020 - Feb 2022Nova Action Cohort MemberI pursued an environmental issue that led to a project on Blue Mussels being used as a bioindicator of Plastic Contamination.

Phinney's
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020Data Entry ClerkI went through the inventory of a clothing store and entered it into a new system

Cineplex
Jun 2021 - Jul 2023Cineplex Cast MemberFollowed company policies, procedures and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention. Provided customer service to guests to ensure satisfaction with food and entertainment.Employee of the month: Sept. 2022

STEM Fellowship
Aug 2021 - Feb 2023Interviewing potential Outreach Coordinators, creating meeting agendas and leading meetings, spearheading regional projects and initiatives, as well as attending meetings with other Regional Lead Ambassadors across Canada on a biweekly basis. I participated in monthly skill development workshops and shared STEM opportunities to youth in the maritimes.
Community Engagement Maritimes Regional Co-Lead
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023Outreach Ambassador
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Élections Canada | Elections Canada
Sept 2021 - Sept 2021Deputy Returning Officer - Federal Election- Verified electors' ID and enforced ID policy- Issued the ballot to the elector and provided bilingual instructions to follow- Completed the appropriate paperwork to record that an elector has voted- Ensured that electors and candidates' representatives followed all safety guidelines and procedures- Managed the custody of ballots and ballot boxes in my district- Accurately counted the ballots

Université Sainte-Anne
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023AnimatorI was in charge of a residence of 15 students during a 5-week French Immersion camp on a university campus. The entirety of the camp was in French. I presented in the daily information sessions, created daily schedules for the residence, led weekly residence meetings, and led daily activities for students.

City of London, Canada
May 2024 - Aug 2024Wastewater Operations LabourerWorking at the principal wastewater treatment plant in London and accomplishing any daily, weekly, or urgent tasks.
Licenses & Certifications

Award Leader Training Level One
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - CanadaMar 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada (Silver)
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - CanadaAug 2021- View certificate

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
LinkedInOct 2022 
French Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) - Superior level
ACTFLJan 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada (Bronze)
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - CanadaJun 2020
Level 9 Piano
The Royal Conservatory of MusicAug 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Oliver BakerSingle Sculls National University Champion Canadian University Rowing Association Nov 2025 I won the open 1x at the Canadian University Rowing Championships in Montreal
- Awarded to Oliver Baker4th place National Concours d’art oratoire Canadian Parents for French Jun 2023 Came fourth place for my speech titled: Pourquoi n’avez-vous pas peur: l’état du changement climatique
- Awarded to Oliver BakerAP Capstone Diploma Collegeboard Jun 2023 Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerAP Scholar with Distinction Collegeboard Jun 2023 Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerLoran Scholar Semi-Finalist and Provincial Winner Loran Scholar Foundation Jun 2023 1 of 266 semi-finalists and received a $2000 provincial scholarship
- Awarded to Oliver BakerQueen Elizabeth II Medal Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2023 Awarded to a student who demonstrated a superior achievement in school studies in all three years of high school; has achieved an outstanding record in all aspects of school and community involvement; and is graduated having satisfied the requirements for a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerConcours d'Art Oratoire Provincial Champion x5 Canadian Parents for French May 2023 I won 1st place in the provincial French-speaking competition in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for my speeches on the topics of the Genocide of Rwanda, Child Soldiers, Plastic PLU Stickers, Human Trafficking, and Climate Change, respectively. I was the runner-up in 2016.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerWestern Scholarship of Excellence University of Western Ontario Apr 2023 Awarded to the 250 incoming students with the highest average
- Awarded to Oliver Baker1st Trumpet - Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble - Feb 2023 I was accepted into NSYWE for the 2020-2021 season, played for the '21-'22 and '22-'23 season playing 1st trumpet.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerTD Community Leadership Scholarship Finalist TD Feb 2023 1 of 50 finalists out of 2700 applicants
- Awarded to Oliver BakerCOP27 Green Zone Delegate United Nations Nov 2022 I travelled to Sharm El Sheikh to attend COY17 and COP27 with the #Decarbonize group.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerCast Member of the Month - Sep 2022 Employee of the month
- Awarded to Oliver BakerAP Scholar with Honor Award College Board Jul 2022 Recognizes exemplary college-level achievement, for attaining anaverage score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higheron four or more exams.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerAP Seminar and Research Certificate College Board Jul 2022 For successfully completing AP Seminar and AP Research with scores of three or higher.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 11 Highest Overall Average Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2022 Average of 99.75 over all 8 courses
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 11 Outstanding Student Staff at Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2022 The staff select a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and an excellent citizen of the school and community.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 11 Subject Awards x3 Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2022 Subjects: Histoire du Canada 11, AP French and Culture 12, Pre-calculus 11
- Awarded to Oliver BakerNational Finalist Concours d’art oratoire Canadian Parents for French Jun 2022 I attended the virtual national concours with my speech on human trafficking
- Awarded to Oliver BakerSenior Sportsperson of the Year Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2022 A student-athlete who participates in two or more sports and shows qualities of leadership in sport, academics, and citizenship.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerAdventure in Citizenship Program Attendee Rotary Club of Canada May 2022 I was one of two students selected to participate in a virtual four-day webinar hosted by the Rotary Club of Canada.I listened to past and present speakers of the Rotary and Rotaract clubs, such as the Right Honorable Joe Clark, about topics of Citizenship in Canada.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerCanada-Wide Science Fair Silver Excellency Award Youth Science Canada May 2022 I received a silver medal from the national science fair for my project, A Baseline Assessment of Marine Water Entering Freshwater Waterways near Dykes.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerLieutenant Governor's Education Medal Recipient Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia Apr 2022 Awarded to Grade 11 students who have achieved high academic performance and demonstrated the qualities of leadership and service in their school and community
- Awarded to Oliver BakerNational Mathematics Contests Awards University of Waterloo Mar 2022 2022 Fermat Contest Certificate of Distinction, School Champion, 14th in Nova Scotia2021 Cayley Contest Certificate of Distinction, School Champion 2020 Pascal Contest Certificate of Distinction, School Champion
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 10 Highest Overall Average Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2021 Average of 98.86 over all seven courses
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 10 Outstanding Student Award Staff at Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2021 The staff select a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and an excellent citizen of the school and community.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 10 Subject Awards x5 Northeast Kings Education Centre Jun 2021 Subjects: AP Geography, AP Seminar, Math 10, Français Immersion 10, and Biology 11
- Awarded to Oliver BakerBronze Excellency Award - Canada Wide Science Fair Youth Science Canada/Sciences jeunesse Canada May 2021 I received a bronze medal for my project entitled: Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis) as Bioindicators of Plastic Contamination
- Awarded to Oliver BakerGrade 9 Subject Awards x5 - Jun 2020 Subjects: Science 9, Math 9, Music 9, English 9, and Physical Education 9
- Awarded to Oliver BakerJunior Sportsperson of the Year - Jun 2020
- Awarded to Oliver BakerTrumpet Section Leader Nova Scotia Junior Wind Ensemble (NSJWE) 2020 I was part of NSJWE for 3 years and was the section leader for the 2019 and 2020 season.
- Awarded to Oliver BakerLieutenant Governor's Respectful Citizenship Award Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc May 2019
- Awarded to Oliver BakerSpeaker at WE Day Halifax ME to WE Foundation Oct 2018 Spoke on environmentalism and my experiences in middle in front of 1000 youth.
Volunteer Experience
Member
Issued by Mustangs Athletic Student Council on Jan 2024
Associated with Oliver BakerCaptain
Issued by Movember on Nov 2024
Associated with Oliver BakerCanadian Youth Ambassador
Issued by EF Education First on Mar 2019
Associated with Oliver BakerMember
Issued by Kings Hants Youth Constituency Council on Jun 2021
Associated with Oliver BakerVolunteer
Issued by Evergreen Home for Special Care on Dec 2019
Associated with Oliver BakerFounder
Issued by 10 in 10 Cleanup on Aug 2018
Associated with Oliver BakerStudent Member
Issued by Gulf of Maine Institute on Aug 2018
Associated with Oliver BakerFood Donation Collector
Issued by WE To ME Foundation on Oct 2015
Associated with Oliver Baker
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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