About me
Hello! My name is Sara Guo and I am an incoming student at Queen's University for the Smith Bachelor of Commerce program.
Work history
Book AuthorAmazon
Toronto, CanadaFreelance
- Wrote, graphically designed and self-published "One Point in Time: To All East Asian youth"
- Highest rank on Amazon - #25 in Asian Literature
- 5+ features; interviews, guest on "The Bright-Eyed Podcast" and "Asian Advocates: Asians in the Spotlight"
- Featured on CBC Toronto and OMNI Television
- Book Author Panellist at Detester Magazine's first-ever book club event and featured speaker on TorontoNews, a media company sharing Chinese and Canadian stories/news
- SYNOPSIS: “One Point in Time“ was created amidst the global pandemic of 2020, which saw a rise in xenophobia and discrimination towards the East Asian population. Hence, this book features a compilation of free-verse poems depicting the shared experiences of East Asian youth growing up in a Westernized country. From dumplings to the Model Minority Myth, this book is the perfect read for East Asian youth who may be feeling disconnected from their roots.
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Digital Marketing Content CreatorVAVA Toronto
Toronto, CanadaInternship
- Initiated VAVA Toronto's first-ever Instagram contest to increase customer engagement and brand exposure
- Worked alongside the Creative Director to create Instagram posts/descriptions, an original hashtag and an articulate marketing plan
- Conducted marketing research (including SWOT Analysis) prior to contest launch to ensure both the originality and effectiveness of the contest.
- Increased Instagram following and brand exposure by 20%
- VAVA Toronto is a local business aiming to bring the best claw machine experience to Toronto
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Skills
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Website Creation
- Social Media Marketing
Education
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Bachelors of CommerceQueen's University
Kingston, ON, Canada
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OSSDMonarch Park Collegiate Institute
- Toronto, Canada
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Awards
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Global Citizen AwardMonarch Park Collegiate Institute
Awarded this scholarship presented at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2021M
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International Baccalaureate Legacy ScholarshipMonarch Park Collegiate Institute
Awarded this scholarship presented at the commencement ceremony as an International Baccalaureate graduate of the class of 2021+ Show more