Joseph Nanda

JOSEPH NANDA

jnanda@redeemer.ca                                                                                                   

(613) 875-7250

 

EDUCATION
 

Accounting Honours Major – Redeemer University, Ancaster, ON                                             2018-2023

École de français Explore Program – Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup, QC                                   Spring 2019

Kingfisher Project Impact Training – Skopolos, Greece                                                          Spring 2018

Extended French Program – Canterbury High School, Ottawa, ON                                     2013-2017

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS
 

SunLight Foundation Leadership Scholarship                                                                                      2020

Westbrook Group Scholarship                                                                                                                  2020

Redeemer University Dean’s Honour List                                                                                    2018-2019

Redeemer University Leadership Scholarship                                                                                    2018

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

Student Staff Accountant                                                                                             January 2021-present

WBM Partners LLP – Burlington, ON        

 

·       Developed effective planning and organizing skills in order to manage multiple files for different clients

·       Maintained independence in the workplace through effective self management systems

·       Gained improved problem solving skills from working on challenging tasks

·       Further improved my proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as various accounting specific software

Resident Advisor (RA)                                                                                  September 2020-April 2021

Redeemer University Student Life Department – Ancaster, ON        

 

·       Assisting six first year students to make a successful transition to university life

·       Fostering community while ensuring Covid-19 controls are followed

·       Offering support on academics and personal life, helping them find external support when needed

 

Warehouse Worker                                                                                                     June 2020-August 2020

Farm Boy Central Warehouse – Ottawa, ON        

 

·       Assembled dairy, deli, and meat orders for Farm Boy stores throughout Ontario

·       Developed excellent independent work and organizational skills

·       Gained valuable experience with an inventory management system

 

Tour Guide and Student Worker                                                                 September 2019-March 2020

Redeemer University Financial Aid and Admissions Departments – Ancaster, ON        

 

·       Evaluated future students’ eligibility for bursaries 

·       Led Redeemer tours for up to 25 potential students/parents resulting in increased interest in coming to the University

 

Landscaper and Crew Leader

Strathmore Landscape Management – Ottawa, ON                                        June 2019-August 2019

CSL Group Landscaping – Ottawa, ON                                                       September 2017-August 2018 

·       Managed crews of up to six people, keeping walkways and stairs snow free on Parliament Hill resulting in safe paths for tourists, the PM, cabinet, and other politicians

·       Maintained flower beds and planted tens of thousands of tulip bulbs resulting in Parliament Hill being a place of pride for visiting Canadians and tourists

Camp Counsellor                                                                        

Wesley Acres Camp – Bloomfield, ON                                                                                     Summer 2017

RA Centre – Ottawa, ON                                                                                                      Summer 2015-2016

 

·       Helped kids aged 5-16 to have fun through activities (swimming, outdoor games, archery)  while ensuring their continual safety

 

 

VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
 

Redeemer University – Ancaster, ON                                                              September 2018-present

 

Business Program Mentoring Program

·       Mentoring a first-year Business student, meeting with them throughout the semester to provide advice and support for a successful university career

 

Redeemer Hiking Club

·       Founder of a monthly hiking club allowing Redeemer students to explore the natural beauty that Hamilton has to offer

 

Senate Finance Committee

·       Helped Redeemer’s Student Senate to make important policy and budget decisions

 

Senate Student Affairs Committee

·       Participated in monthly meetings seeking to improve the student experience

 

Seniors Visiting Club

·       Participated in weekly outreach to disadvantaged seniors

 

Ottawa, ON                                                                                                   September 2013-August 2019

 

Team Member of church mission trip group in Baja California, Mexico        

·       Received the GEM award for being a positive influence in the group

 

Junior Achievement Company

·       President of school entrepreneurship organization; sold product at JA sales event

·       Nominated for President of the Year

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

Languages: Fluent in French (oral and written)

Technical Skills and Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Slate Admissions

Interests and Hobbies: Current Events, Politics, Business, Choir, Rock Climbing, Architecture