Indigenous Business - Consulting, training, workshops & mentorship

Takoda Consulting is an Indigenous female-owned consultancy that focuses on working with male-dominated industries on how to better recruit, retain and support women. I am grateful to have a dual MBA Cornell & Queens - Graduating in 2023 and officially launched Takoda Consulting in the fall of 2023. While we're thrilled with the influx of opportunities, we're facing challenges in critical areas where additional support could be invaluable: 1. Leveraging AI: Exploring AI applications for both Takoda Consulting and our clientele to optimize operations and outcomes. 2. Streamlining Inquiry Management: Developing a structured system to manage inquiries from various channels effectively, including our website, email, and personal networks. 3. Enhancing Scheduling Efficiency: Improving our scheduling system to ensure seamless client communication and appointment booking processes. Recently paid for Motion APP and need help and accountability to get going. 4. Research on First Nations across Canada: Understanding what resource extraction and development projects impact the nations in their regions. Gain clarity on the structure of the Nation and its operations as well as demographics and historical challenges. 5 .Create and build a simple structure for financial business tracking. Annual calendar and steps to ensure nothing is missed due to overwhelm by other tasks. We're eager to collaborate with students to gain fresh perspectives and support in: - Reviewing and refining our company vision and promotion strategies. - Simplifying intake management processes and harnessing innovative ideas. - Engaging in market analysis to identify niche opportunities and competitor landscapes. -Building out our mentorship program and launching the initial pilot program. We'll align tasks with students' passions and strengths upon finding suitable matches to maximize their impact and satisfaction within our collaborative environment.

Prospect List Creation for AIempower Education

The main goal of the project is to create a comprehensive list of potential prospects for AIempower Education. The target customer is leadership teams in the faculty of Arts and Social Sciences within Canadian universities. The list should include basic info about individuals, budgets, and the number of departments under their leadership. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Researching Canadian universities and their Arts and Social Sciences faculties. - Identifying leadership teams within each faculty. - Gathering basic information about individuals, budgets, and the number of departments under their leadership. - Compiling the information into a comprehensive list.

DOCUMENTARY DATA LOGGING-TRANSCRIPTION-RESEARCH

The main project goal is to facilitate the organization and accessibility of background material for documentary and book-related projects, particularly in logging film footage/photos, transcribing interviews, conducting marketing and PR research to further the productivity of the company. This requires detailed scrutiny, knowledge of excel spreadsheets, in-depth research skills, curiosity, adaptability to the needs of various projects, creativity and critical thinking, and the possibility of writing material for website promotion.

Marketing Strategy Campaign

Why Should You Join?  This project is designed to let students like you use their knowledge of marketing strategies, digital tools, and consumer behavior to help a dynamic company expand its reach. You’ll be working directly with  Judith Silverthorne , CEO and producer at Silverlight Productions, to enhance the marketing efforts for their books and documentaries. What’s in It for You? Real-World Experience : Apply what you've learned in class to create compelling marketing strategies that drive results. Build Your Portfolio : Create professional marketing materials like social media posts, email templates, and promotional graphics. Team Collaboration : Work alongside fellow marketing students to conduct research and implement outreach strategies. Networking Opportunities : Engage with industry contacts and educational facilities to help Silverlight Productions grow its audience. Presentation Skills : Deliver a final presentation showcasing your research, strategies, and the outcomes of your outreach efforts.