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- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Bio
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Refer to the following link to access my publications: utoronto.academia.edu/MinahilSyed
Refer to the following link to view my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minahil-syed/
Fourth-year student at the University of Toronto, majoring in Political Science and Philosophy; minoring in Contemporary Asian Studies. Interested primarily in humanitarianism, family, and civil law - searching for a Summer 2025 Legal Assistant position.
- Resume
- Resume - Minahil Syed.docx
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Graphic design Market research Creative writing Law and policy Social justice
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Article Writing
Positions available: up to 65We would like students to help us with creating content that is aligned with our vision, mission, and sector. We will ensure the student has a clear understanding of what these elements are for our organization.During the spring and summer, the Antarctic Institute of Canada runs a program called Sharpen the Quill. The goal of the project is to develop student's writing and publication skills.During March and April, students will be expected to write 4 articles for us. These can be blogs, newspaper, or peer-reviewed articles.We have places to publish the articles for free on peer-reviewed publications.Students will be expected to:Research topicsWrite articles for a specific journalPeer-review articles for other studentsSubmit their articles for approval and revisions before publication
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Book Publication: Phase 1 (Medical/Health) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 1 of this initiative, students will focus on medical health topics.To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will:work with team pod of students to help write two books, one book each weekwrite 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective documentupload documents for publication as books onto research siteskeep with schedule and work as book writing teamThis project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students can apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.
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Book Publication: Phase 2 (History) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 2 of this initiative, students will focus on history topics.To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will:work with team pod of students to help write two books, one book each weekwrite 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective documentupload documents for publication as books onto research siteskeep with schedule and work as book writing teamThis project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students will apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.
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Book Publication: Phase 3 (Human Sciences) FULL
Positions available: up to 200 total students, working in groups of 12We would like students to write and publish books. For phase 3 of this initiative, students will focus on human sciences topics.To accomplish this, we expect the student(s) will:work with a team (pod) of students to help write two books, one book each weekwrite 2200 to 4000 words each week and edit other team (pod) members work on collective documentupload documents for publication as books onto research siteskeep with schedule and work as book writing teamThis project will be ongoing over 8 weeks, with different books being produced in each two-week segment. There will be 4 project postings on Riipen that students will apply for. Each phase will run for two weeks.Book 1 will be submitted to "Milestone 1". Book 2 will be submitted to "Final Submission".
Work experience
Creative Writer
Ora-3D
June 1 - Current
Writers must create relevant blog posts via market research surrounding clinically relevant sites and convert material into email content that can be shared on weekly basis with Ora's community. Platforms such as Klaviyo, Copy.ai, Medium and Shopify must be used in order to promulgate and make accessible the content for Ora-3D's community and audience.
Campus Ambassador
University of Toronto
May 1 - Current
Ancillary Services endeavours to make the University of Toronto experience a great one by delivering a wide variety of cost-effective services to the campus community with an emphasis on customer service. Ancillary Services takes pride in diversity, teamwork, the ability to take on challenges, and seeing clients – students, staff, faculty, alumni and visitors – enjoy the services offered on campus.
The Campus Events team provides aid for flagship events such as Convocation, Alumni Reunion, Science Rendezvous and Orientation. Campus Events provides full-service, customizable conference and event solutions for in-person, hybrid and virtual activities.
Social Media Project Researcher
Coalition for Canadian Police Reform
February 1 - April 1
I created a hashtag for the C-CPR (#ProfessionalizePolicing) so as to provide conversation through various streamlined avenues (via academics, journalists, the general public) so as to mobilize both theory and then praxis. I created various infographics, and separate marketing strategies for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and gave marketing ideas for moving their platform onto YouTube eventually by buying ads (so as to promote their upcoming conference to provide the opportunity for a greater proportion of Canadians to take part of the conversation).
SEO-Based Content Writing + UI/UX Design
Wervv
February 1 - April 1
Blog Content Prioritization includes UI/UX understanding, familiarity with SEO software (Yoast), and the ability to create catered content to the brand ethos that WerRV hopes to serve and maintain. Werrv serves RV owners, offering a wide variety of parts and accessories for Boats, RV's, 5th Wheels, Campers and Trailers; stocking a supply of products for outdoor and watersport enthusiasts.
Team Led
Sharpen the Quill
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
November 1 - February 1
Supervisor: Dr. Austin Mardon, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta
Leading three teams; overseeing 36 writers and post-editing. We aim to produce and professionally publish credible sources of information across various fields of studies from the humanities to the sciences. Team leads guide writers via editing, spearheading meetings, and coordinating administrative tasks.
Author & Editor
Antarctic Institute of Canada
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
January 1 - June 1
• Flexible remote projects; 80-hour assignments performed over a period of 2-8 weeks.
• Funded by the Government of Canada
• Formal project title is “Sharpen the Quill”
• Writers assemble articles and books on chosen and assigned topics; (1 chapter/book)
• Edit and overlook external papers on collective document
Team Member
MedSTEMPoweredD+
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
January 1 - March 1
As a selected participant of the Future M.D.s+ 2021 in STEM National Summer Program, I communicated with a variety of Medical and STEM-Related Professionals: Neurologists & Genetics Fellows, PhD Researchers, M.D. Candidates, BS/MD Researchers, Nurse Practitioners, Cardiologists, Physiatrists, and International Doctors. Participated in hands-on CPR, Mock Diagnosing, Mock Triaging, Medical Debate, as well as Interactive Workshops in Medicine and STEM.
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
January 1 - January 1
• Mentored and trained junior cashiers and new employees
• Received and transported clothing; external/internal transfers; comfortable with POS transactions
• Helped plan and implement new replenishment and floor policies, procedures, and standards
• Identified and maximized sales opportunities resultingly increasing customer retention rates