Sabrina Michael

Committed to community building. 

CURRENT POSITION

Toronto ACORN, Community Organizer                                                                                                  Aug 2022 - Present

• Performed reception duties by answering the office telephone and screening incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate staff members, providing referrals to appropriate services, and taking messages
• Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of ACORN’s campaigns, programs, and events to ensure easy access to information for referral purposes
• Arranged meetings, workshops, and events, including typing and preparing minutes to distribute appropriately, room bookings at community centres, and general event coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Assisted with the maintenance and upkeep of social media accounts and website database 
• Provided orientation, training, development, evaluation and supervision of new staff and volunteers as needed

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Freelance, Creative Copywriter                                                                                                                Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

• Managed projects for 10+ clients, including implementation, administration and financial management

Freelance, Journalist                                                                                                                           March 2021 - Aug 2022

• Excellent verbal and written skills. Please see a selection of publications below:
  • Food justice and community mutual aid in conversation with FoodShare Toronto’s Director of Advocacy and Programs, Katie German Climate Justice Toronto
  • Toronto gig workers continue to organize despite COVID-19 complications The Pigeon
  • Behind the app: Rethinking automated labour THIS Magazine [print only, copy upon request]

Tokyo Smoke, Keyholder                                                                                                                        Oct 2021 - April 2022

• Maintained petty cash fund and cash float, including revenue deposits and the maintenance of an accurate system of internal sales transaction records
• Processed cash and card transactions, documenting all payments made in-store and assisting with reconciliations as needed
• Received inventory orders and checked invoice prices and quantities to reconcile with the purchase orders, forwarding this information to senior management 
• Developed and maintained all files and inventory records accurately in-store

Mama Earth Organics, Warehouse Team Member                                                                               Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

• Lifted over 25 pounds 
• Ensured that the workspace was kept neat, clean, orderly, and safe

Junior Project Officer Canada Border Services Agency                                               May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Planned and organized office workflow on assigned projects
• Operated photocopier, computer terminals, and printers, cleaning and adjusting equipment as needed
• Implemented and maintained an efficient new computer filing system

RELATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 

Toronto ACORN, Community Member                                                                                                   Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

• Prepared deputations for city council and press coverage advocating for inclusionary zoning policy that would expand affordable housing for low-income people in Toronto, resulting in amplified visibility
• Delivered agendas at 10+ monthly chapter meetings, engaging 500+ community members to participate in discussions on policy initiatives and legislation, contributing to municipal bylaw changes 
• Conducted research on special reports and policy pieces that outlined complex policy issues concerning affordable housing using accessible language, delivered to internal stakeholders and the public                                                                        

Athabasca University, Bachelor of Arts                                                                                     Graduation Date: Jun 2022