Kate Ram

Digitalized the staff clock-in system, reducing payroll workload and streamlining timesheets for 170+ employees. Coordinated and launched two new programs: a rotating live mural installation with 30 local artists, and crafting workshops with 4 studios that engaged diverse community audiences. Managed 200+ hotel bookings across three departments, resolving conflicts and ensuring smooth logistics operations. Automated data workflows in Excel by building linked spreadsheets to streamline prize tracking for the Garden Show, applying computing skills to improve accuracy and efficiency. Provided cross-departmental support for Sports & Attractions, Agriculture, and Entertainment.

Developed an AI Observer to assess the helpfulness and accuracy of Zafin Copilot by analyzing its entire conversation history, identifying areas for improvement, and evaluating its time-saving capabilities. Contributed to testing and refining the ZIO CLI to enhance its functionality and reliability, supporting efficient user interactions and streamlined operations.

Teaching the Logic for Computer Science course CISC 204 Mentoring and counselling students during office hours. Evaluating assignments and assessments accurately and fairly. Monitoring and responding to course discussion boards. Acting as topic lead for Natural Deduction. Created questions to seed both the assignment and quiz Answered all student questions about Natural Deduction

Planning and coordinating the Student/Start-Up Innovation and Video Game Showcase Interviewing and hiring over 20 Program Attendants and 4 Supervisors Thoroughly screening over 400 job applications Planning and coordinating the Artificial Intelligence Ask Lounge Creating the scheduling for all seasonal employees Provide support for all Gaming Garage programs

Teaching the Intro to Python course CISC 101 Mentoring and counselling students during office hours. Evaluating assignments and assessments accurately and fairly. Monitoring and responding to course discussion boards.

Enthusiastically engaged with customers during busy periods. Building beverages to the Starbucks standard. Listened to customer’s needs and desires to recommend optimal products. Created customer connections to encourage long-term sales. Maintaining the highest standards of service and conduct to provide a positive customer experience. Managing multiple bar responsibilities during peak customer periods.

Upgrading website visuals and creative scheme. Designed updates for all information and graphics. Developed ongoing website bug-testing. Managing upload of YouTube tutorial videos. Tutoring students from Grades 6-12.

Rotations in the Leadership Diabetes Research Centre, the Pharmacy, the MRI unit, Surgical Skills Lab, and the Ultrasound Clinic. Calling patients to book and confirm appointments. Setting up glucose meters for a gestational diabetes class. Creating and organizing patient charts for study visits. Preparing medical supplies/bags for study visits. Data entry for patients and printing off forms for charts. Invited to return as a Grade 12 Student Volunteer after the Grade 11 co-op was completed, serving until the onset of COVID.