Jay Thakar

About

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto, expected to graduate in 2024, I have a strong foundation in health and wellness from my high school education at Mississauga Secondary School and Chinguacousy Secondary School. My professional journey includes a role as a Communications Intern at the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, where I contribute to communication strategies and community engagement. I am the Founder and Creative Director of JT Media Management, where I oversee creative projects and marketing strategies. Additionally, I serve as the Creative Director at DND Apparel, focusing on creative direction and photography. My experience as Marketing Director for the Cancer Awareness Student Organization involved developing campaigns to raise cancer awareness. I have also interned under Hon. Michael Parsa, gaining experience in stakeholder relations and policy advising.

Experience

• Communications Intern · Children, Community and Social Services | Services à l'enfance et Services sociaux et communautaires05-01-2024

  As a Communications Intern, likely contributed to developing communication strategies, assisting in public relations efforts, and supporting community engagement initiatives.

• Founder | Creative Director & Marketing Specialist · JT Media Management11-01-2023

  As the Founder, Creative Director, and Marketing Specialist, responsible for overseeing creative projects, developing marketing strategies, and managing client relationships.

• Creative Director · DND Apparel05-01-2023

  Creative direction and photo work for DND Apparel.

• Marketing Director · Cancer Awareness Student Organization (CASO)09-01-2022 – 05-01-2024

  As Marketing Director, likely responsible for developing marketing campaigns, raising awareness about cancer, and engaging with the student community.

• Intern · Children, Community and Social Services | Services à l'enfance et Services sociaux et communautaires05-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  Summer internship working under the leadership of Hon. Michael Parsa. Involved in stakeholder relations and management, and served as a policy advisor.

Education

• University of TorontoBachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Life Sciences
• Mississauga Secondary SchoolHigh School Diploma, SHSM Health & Wellness
• Chinguacousy Secondary SchoolHigh School Diploma, Sci-Tech Regional Program | SHSM Health & Wellness

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