Vicki Chow

3A Year Honors Mathematics, Computer Science, Coop | Student ID: 20471479

5847 Rainberry Drive | Mississauga, ON L5M6S4 | (416) 939 2992 | vechow@uwaterloo.ca

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project management and planning capabilities shown through execution of data consistency project;
Ability to multi-task under pressure in a demanding environment proven through financial, and
medical administrative work as a medical secretary for one year;
Interpersonal and communication skills amongst diverse cultures strengthened by resolving
conflicts as a leader and activity organizer for two children summer camps;
Organizational skills developed through creating customized desserts for private events by
running own dessert catering business during six years of education;
Experience in C, Linux, Python, Java, Rails, SQL, SAP, Linux, Matlab, R, and Maple acquired
from Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics courses, and previous work terms;
Multi-lingual: English/ Cantonese/ Mandarin, intermediate French.

EDUCATION
University of Waterloo

September 2012 August 2017

Candidate for Bachelor of Honors Mathematics, Co-op;

Major in Mathematics, Computer Science with Business Option.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Master Data Analyst
Maple Leaf Foods, Mississauga

August 2014 December 2014

Became proficient in operations of multi-billion dollar consumer products company, gained

understanding of master data function within business and IT processes;
Delivered and improved on robust, sustainable and scalable monthly process to check data consistency
across 4 different platforms to support marketing, logistics, QA, manufacturing and sales functions;
Increased data consistency between two central databases by 30% in four months;
Improved efficiency - Created Visual Basic macros to capture data discrepancies to reduce time
needed from 1 hour to less than 3 minutes;
Worked with senior management and subject matter experts to deliver KPI dashboard for
master data consistency program;
Enhanced and leveraged expertise in SAP Material Master (Finished Goods, Spare Parts), Customer,
and Vendor data objects;
Developed understanding of master data governance principles;
Identified duplicates and obsoletes as defined by Governance by running regular data analyses;
Delivered complex extracts from SAP in combination with expert Excel skills to meet specific business
requirements for multiple projects;
Retained as a Marketing consultant to provide insight into Asian cuisine.

Assistant Loan Analyst

Slimband, Toronto

January 2014 April 2014

Lead and executed data conversion between two Enterprise Resource Planning software;
Coded macros in Visual Basic to revise and reformat 50 fields for conversion;
Analyzed over 2000 loan cases to create monthly reports and report anomalies;
Recognized for efficiency in completing projects accurately within timelines.

Vicki Chow
3A Year Honors Mathematics, Computer Science, Coop | Student ID: 20471479
5847 Rainberry Drive | Mississauga, ON L5M6S4 | (416) 939 2992 | vechow@uwaterloo.ca

2009 present

Dessert caterer for private events and weddings

YKCake, Mississauga

Established, marketed, and runs own dessert business;

Displayed initiative to learn new desserts and baking techniques;
Received positive feedback from customers and readers of blog, ykcake.blogspot.ca;
Showed customer service orientation by creating desserts tailored to each clients taste and event.

Medical Secretary
Dr. Thomas Cheung Medical Clinic, Mississauga

August 2011 August 2012

Excellent verbal and written skills when dealing with queries from patients, clinics, and hospitals;
Carried out all administrative and receptionist duties, independently;
Displayed initiative when preparing for the next days duties and trained new staff;
Commended for excellent customer service towards patients and medical personnel.

Activity Organizer
HEFC Childrens Summer Camp, Mississauga

July 2010, July 2011

Created recipes and demonstrated cooking for over 80 children;

Executed logistic management skills by preparing and facilitating week-long activities;
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when dealing with program changes due to time restraints;
Exercised analytical skills when overseeing daily programs, identifying issues, and presenting
solutions during daily meetings.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Summer Camp Leader
Toronto City Mission, Toronto

Refined leadership skills through coordinating events for a group of over 30 children;
Displayed adaptability by suggesting and successfully implementing alternate activities when the plan
could not be done due to time or weather restrictions;
Showed responsibility when accompanying children in outdoor activities.

Volunteer
Center for Student Missions, Toronto

August 2009, August 2010

Ministered in shelters, soup kitchens, churches, food banks, and neighbourhood centres;
Demonstrated initiative to learn new skills and desire to be challenged by serving in the city;
Applied excellent communication skills when providing information through street conversations.

Volunteer
Kerr Street Ministries, Oakville

July 2011

July 2010 August 2010

Implemented new organizing system in food pantry;

Facilitated the organization and distribution of the food in the stock room;
Worked efficiently independently, and performed better in a team by completing more tasks than of
which was asked.

ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS
University of Waterloo Presidents Scholarship
Recipient

Awarded to scholars with admission average of 90% or higher.

Henry Taub Memorial Scholarship

Recipient

2012

Awarded to scholars with outstanding academics and extracurricular activities.

2012

Vicki Chow
3A Year Honors Mathematics, Computer Science, Coop | Student ID: 20471479
5847 Rainberry Drive | Mississauga, ON L5M6S4 | (416) 939 2992 | vechow@uwaterloo.ca

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Completed

2012

An academically challenging curriculum with final assessments marked and moderated externally.

HOBBIES
Blogger
Ykcake.blogspot.ca

September 2012 Present

Designs layout using Paintshop, CSS, and HTML to update look and attractiveness to readers;
Writes food blog dedicated to providing recipes and local restaurant experiences.