Thomas Henry Trimble
Bologna
Summary
Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in [Area of expertise] and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Processing Agent
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Assessed electronic and paper-based permanent residency applications for completeness and adherence to program requirements
- Made decisions on issues of criminality and final approvals of permanent residency applications
- Conducted primary research into migration trends and developed briefing notes for senior management
- Interpreted and applied legislation relevant to immigration and customs in conjunction with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada departmental policies and procedures
- Wrote briefing notes and detailed explanations on specific cases as well as trends within the context of immigration to Canada
Program Assistant
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated all administrative tasks relevant to Canadian permanent residency applications
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Assisted in the development of online services for continuous program delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tour Guide
University of Toronto
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Acted as primary client-facing recruitment officer
- Developed excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Provided information and answered questions in an engaging manner.
General Support Clerk
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted in cataloguing and managing thousands of files
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Supported office manager with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
Student Ambassador
University of Toronto
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Utilized high level customer service and interpersonal skills as a representative of an internationally recognized institution
- Fielded questions concerning the application process and program details in person, via phone, and through email
- Gained experience with international education curricula, qualifications, and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy06.2025
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada06.2019
Ontario Secondary School Degree -
Humberside Collegiate Institute
Toronto, Canada08.2015
Skills
- Database management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- ArcGIS
- Statistical analysis tools: R, R-Studio, STATA, and SPSS (through training in the social sciences)
Research Interests
- Climate refugees and migration policy
- Institutional responses to climate change
Languages
English
French
Relevant Courses
- POL222H1 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning I
- POL232H1 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning II
- POL207Y1 Politics in Europe
- POL200Y1 Political Theory
- CDN267H1 Canadian Nationalisms
- POL314H1 Public Opinion & Voting
- POL320Y1 Modern Political Thought
- POL385H1 Issues in Contemporary Greece
- POL324H1 European Politics
- POL349H1 Globalization & Urban Politics
- POL317H1 Comparative Public Policy
- CDN355H1 Digital Media, Digital Makers
- POL467H1 Politics of Immigration
- POL464H1 Urban Policy and Policymaking
Volunteer Experience
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Canada, 10/01/2017, 06/10/2018
- Created and controlled the budget for a student-run theatre company, including all aspects of bookkeeping and administration.
- Developed excellent administrative and organizational skills by keeping track of income and expenditures.
Orientation Leader, Toronto, Canada, 09/04/2016, 09/07/2016
- Assisted in conducting the college's Summer and Fall Orientations.
- Conducted campus tours and informational sessions.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovation and creative problem-solving.
Projects
Hidden Histories: Labour to Lofts, 2018
A digital mapping project researching the impacts of globalization, urban zoning policy, and migration on the de-industrialization of factories and export of manufacturing jobs in Toronto, Canada in the 20th and 21st centuries.
https://www.utoronto.ca/news/factory-condo-u-t-students-explore-hidden-histories-toronto-lofts-other-real-estateprojects
Little Portugal In Transition, 2017
A census and primary research-based analysis of the change in the demographic and economic makeup of Toronto's Little Portugal neighborhood, with conclusions drawn that forces of property value growth and changes in migration patterns and birth rates can lead to 'gentrification' and the homogenization of post-industrial cities in the context of globalization.
Timeline
Case Processing Agent
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
06.2021 - 09.2023
Program Assistant
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
09.2019 - 06.2021
Student Ambassador
University of Toronto
01.2017 - 07.2018
Tour Guide
University of Toronto
05.2016 - 09.2019
General Support Clerk
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Government of Canada)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Bologna
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Toronto
Ontario Secondary School Degree -
Humberside Collegiate Institute
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