Summandeep Dass

29 Gayla Street
Thornhill, ON L4J 6W2
Phone: 416-951-7176
Email: neesha_dass@hotmail.com

23 May 2017

Ministry of Children and Youth Services Human Resources

Attention: Hiring Manager
Division: Feathers of Hope Project

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am interested in joining the ministry of Youth and Child Services as a Junior Policy Analyst. I
believe that my diverse set of skills along with my previous work and volunteer experience will
make me an ideal candidate for this position. If you need someone with excellent
communication skills, technical knowledge and passion I would love an opportunity to meet with
you. The resume attached reflects my academic background alongside my professional and
volunteer experience that best describes someone with a strong passion and interest in working
with people from many different backgrounds.

My previous experience highlights deeply on fundamental skills such as written and oral skills,
research analytics and computer skills that are keen areas of responsibility for the junior analyst
position. This will ensure that the services and tasks are completed in a professional and timely
manner. Achieving a BA at York University in Political Science allows me to have knowledge on
areas such as preparing briefing notes and policy and program development. This will allow me
to be a strong asset to the company.

Despite the lack of experience as a policy analyst, I have acquired a strong understanding of
policy development and analysis techniques that is transferable to my work in the public sector.

Being a volunteer with children and youths for many years, I would be very excited to be apart
of The Feathers of Hope Project. I admire that fact that a voice is given to hundreds of youths
about real life issues such as mental health, and cultural identity.

This issue is very dear to my heart because in 2016, I volunteered with an organization called
CRY India, where I assisted with the development and implementation of schools and education
in poverty stricken areas in India. I also helped with many fundraisers and charity events that
helped raise money for families and children and provide them with food and shelter. This really
opened my eyes because I realized how important it was to raise awareness of issues such as
abuse, poverty, mental health and education and help give a voice to those who feel as though
there voices will never be heard. I gained leadership and team building skills that helped me
create a safer and healthier community for children.

I would be honoured to be a part of the Feathers of Hope project because it stands for so many
things that I believe in and the motto it runs by Lets make hope real is something that I
passionately say to those who feel that all hope is lost. My previous experience has enabled me
to have a great understand how to talk with children, conduct thorough research about problems
revolving around youth issues as well collect information to support policy and program
development. More importantly it allowed me to participate in an initiative that I truly believe in,
and the Feathers of Hope is one that I would love to be apart of.

Being a policy analyst for the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and working for the
Feather of Hope initiative will allow to be affectively implement my skills, passion and knowledge
successfully into the organization. My ability to inquire knowledge and research will allow me to
conduct thorough information and knowledge about Aboriginal social issues and organizations
and programs and will benefit me to create professional spreadsheets, evaluate date as well as
discuss and exchange information with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and
friendly manner.

My educational and professional background has also strongly allowed me to gain an

understanding of policies, social issues and research techniques. Pursuing a BA in Political
Science at York University has given me a broad understanding of political movements, policies
and governmental insight, something that I can use in my professional tasks. I have taken
various courses in my third and fourth year such as the Political Economy of Canada and a
course on Public Administration that have revolved around public administration and the political
economy and has given me an understanding of how policy is developed and implemented, the
manner in which public administration has developed and key components in the public sector.
This included a prime focus on organizations, budgeting and research analysis. These are key
components that I can take and implement in my professional life as a Junior Analyst.

Knowing that a key component of the Feathers of Hope Project is the recommendation given by
the youth that focuses on the unity of the Provincial and Federal Government and First Nations
leadership to take immediate action and meet the needs and challenges faced by youth. My
previous knowledge in politics and administration gives be a great understanding of how these
changes can be made and how the Government and Governmental workers operate. I can take
my understanding and reflect it in the tasks that I am given, and also assist others in there
inquiries. I would be able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders in an effective manner
and also help them with the concerns they are having as well as discuss research findings and
information. I would love to be a part of this initiative and would love the opportunity to be the
Junior Policy Analyst for The Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

I look forward to discussing my application with you in further detail.

Thank you very much.

In Confidence,

Summandeep Dass

Resume Attached
Summandeep Dass
29 Gayla Street, Thornhill, ON L4J 6W2
Phone number: 416-951-7176
Email: neesha_dass@hotmail.com
Web: http://sxmanpa.weebly.com

EDUCATION

BA in Political Science - York University, Toronto

graduating this August

Focused on emerging issues in the Canadian political economy and explored competing
theories of Canadian political development. Also focused on policy making and public
administration as well as the role of the government.
GPA: B average overall, B+ for fourth year courses
Wrote an 8 page paper on the causes and impacts of the global economic crisis that erupted in
2008 and the Great Recession in my fourth year that earned a grade of B+ (the professor
wrote this is an insightful paper with well rounded ideas and research)

WORK EXPERIENCE

SALES ASSOCIATE (part-time 25 hours per week)

Blink Blank Boutique, Thornhill 2012-2014

In change of merchandising the entire store

Lead a team of 10 employees and conducted several team building seminars.
Handled the cash and computers
Assisted customers with there inquiries and concerns
Since this was also a children's store, I assisted parents with making there kids feel
comfortable and safe while being in the store.
In charge of closing and opening procedures

RECEPTIONIST (part-time 20 hours per week)

Auto Show Place, Toronto 2014-2016

Responsible for following department procedures to fulfill customer needs and orders;
involved working in a fast-paced environment
Ensured that all customer were assisted correctly and within time limits
Ensured customers were happy with service and quickly resolved any issues that arose
Responsible for answering phone calls and customs concerns or questions
Responsible for making appointments
In charge of working on computers with many softwares such as Microsoft and Photoshop
 Kept my station tidy and organized at all times
RECEPTIONIST/CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT (part time, 30 hours per week)
Life Tree Chiropractic, Thornhill 2014-2017

Responsible for keeping the patient room and equipment neat and tidy at all times
Kept all machinery and tools clean and sterilized at all times
Maintaining the records and paperwork of the patients
Maintaining a strong and effective communication with the Chiropractors at all times in case
of emergency and for regular duties
Answered phone calls and customs questions and concerns
Worked on the computer with softwares such as Microsoft, Photoshop and PMP

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Amnesty International (Volunteered for the month of June)

Collaborative Project June 2015

Designed social media awareness campaign for petition to repeal Bill C-24
Organized poetry event with high profile politicians and speakers
Organized information booths at York with brochures and ribbon campaign
Organize, plan and execute as part of a team and as a leader to meet our goal of getting
petition more awareness

CRY India (Volunteered for the months of June-August)

Punjab India, 2016

Responsible for helping build orphanages in poverty stricken areas in Punjab

Helped raise money for children and mothers to supply them with food and shelter
Helped raise awareness of many issues such as mental health and abuse in India
Assisted in raising money for education for children between the ages of 5-12 years old
Assisted with conducting research and spreadsheets
Discussed with many governmental workers about issues revolving the children and youth

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Technical knowledge involving many different softwares also used to conduct research
Ability to speak 3 languages which are English, French and Punjabi
Strong keyboarding skills, able to type 70 works per minute
Strong written and visual skills and the ability to create spreadsheets and graphs
Strong knowledge with softwares such as Microsoft, Excel and Photoshop