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Tess Shields

Tess Shields

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager at Naylor and Associates

  • Education

    • Havergal College

      2012 - 2018
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Clubs and Spirit Prefect (2017-2018), Varsity Rowing Team (2014-2018), Senior Choir (2014-2018), One Act Play Festival (2018), Havergal Docudramas (2017) House Executive Council (2015-2017)

    • Queen's University

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA HISTORY

    • Queen's University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) - BAH with Distinction History & Global Development Studies

  • Experience

    • Upper Canada College

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Enthusiastically supervised and organized activities including art, science, music, and sports

    • The Mabin School

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Successfully organized, led, and supervised on-site activities and multiple field trips

    • Women in International Security Canada Inc.

      Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
      Second Year Representative (Queen's University Chapter)

      - Promoted hiring and events through class talks, email blasts, and social media- Organized and executed events such as high tea, speaker series, and a conference

    • The T1 Agency

      May 2019 - Apr 2021
      Brand Ambassador

      - Attracted hundreds of consumers with key messaging and experiences at high-impact events- Amplified brand recognition and product awareness for prominent clients such as OLG

    • CRUEL

      May 2019 - Apr 2020

      - Successfully recruited 10+ potential brand ambassadors through social media campaigns- Elevated agency recognition and visibility by orchestrating and promoting on-campus events - Connected hundreds of consumers per day to new products at activations and events - Increased sales through effectively highlighting products through sampling - Skillfully communicated key brand messages, elevating brand and product awareness

      • Campus Ambassador

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

      • Brand Ambassador

        May 2019 - Sept 2019

    • Young Liberals of Canada | Jeunes libéraux du Canada

      Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

      - Responsible for recording minutes of each executive meeting and AGM - Influenced and connected with potential voters during national Days of Action - Contributed to a successful nomination through campaigning and phone banking

      • Secretary, Queen's University Liberal Association

        Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

      • General Director, Queen's University Liberal Association

        Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

    • Queen's Female Leadership In Politics

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
      Delegates Director

      - Planned, organized, and successfully executed a two-day conference for over 150 delegates- Created the High School Liaison program aimed at marginalized and first generation students - Managed and collaborated with the Delegates Team and QFLIP Brand Ambassadors

    • SPINCO

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Energy Exchange

      - Enthusiastically facilitated smooth check-in procedures and equipment setup- Actively contributed to fostering a vibrant, safe, and encouraging community for riders

    • The Distillery Restaurants Corp.

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Host

      - Managed front-of-house operations, while orchestrating seamless guest flow, seating, and reservations using OpenTable software- Engaged with hundreds of guests each day, creating a safe and positive dining experience

    • Naylor and Associates

      May 2022 - now

      - Coordinated the successful planning and execution of events such as the Munk Debates while effectively communicating with speakers, guests, sponsors, and event personnel- Skillfully created and edited communications distributed to thousands of members and subscribers- Created engaging social media content and website design for a variety of high-profile clients- Successfully utilized platforms and software such as Mailchimp, Kentico, Microsoft Excel etc.

      • Project Manager

        Apr 2024 - now

      • Event Coordinator

        May 2022 - Apr 2024

    • Queen's University

      Sept 2022 - May 2023
      Teaching Assistant

      - Creatively designed and led collaborative and engaging tutorials for 20+ university students - Enhanced students’ writing skills and academic growth through tutorials and one-on-one meetings- Efficiently assessed dozens of papers and exams, providing constructive feedback throughout

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Smart Serve

      Smart Serve Ontario
      May 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tess Shields
      James Robertson Carruthers Prize in History Department of History, Queen's University Sep 2022 Awarded to Master’s level students enrolled in Department of History in the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs with the highest academic standings at the end of their first term of registration.
    • Awarded to Tess Shields
      Alexander MacLachlan Peace Prize Department of History, Queen's University May 2022 Awarded annually to the student making the highest standing in a history course pertaining to Canadian politics or Canadian foreign relations.
    • Awarded to Tess Shields
      Queen's University Excellence Scholarship Queen's University Sep 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sponsor Receptions Volunteer

      Issued by Munk Debates
      Munk DebatesAssociated with Tess Shields

    • Advancement and Alumni Affairs Committee Member

      Issued by The Mabin School on Sept 2024
      The Mabin SchoolAssociated with Tess Shields