Aaron Willschick

Aaron Willschick M.A. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Aaron is currently employed at Legal Aid Ontario as a Legal Aid Worker. Previously, they worked at the Law Office of John Christie where they served as a Research Analyst and Operations Manager. In this role, they conducted extensive research on case law, statute law, legal precedent, and legal journals, saving lawyers significant time and increasing efficiency. Aaron also wrote legal memos and factums and successfully initiated a transition towards a paperless practice.

Before that, Aaron worked at Scotiabank in two different roles. First, as an Assistant Manager, Operations Support, they quickly learned systems and processes to drive better security, reporting, and invoicing. Aaron also played a crucial role in identifying and mitigating risks, resulting in a decrease in the bank's security guard budget. Then, as a Senior Security Analyst, they created and maintained threat ratings for countries where Scotiabank operated, prepared threat assessments, and assessed potential risks and liabilities.

Aaron also worked as a Research Analyst at both The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and NATO Association of Canada. In these roles, they contributed to various projects by researching and tracking progress, monitoring potential risks, and providing valuable insights.

Furthermore, Aaron gained experience as a Trade Assistant at the International Trade Administration, where they assisted trade experts in identifying business opportunities for US companies in Toronto by conducting research and preparing briefing materials.

Early in their career, Aaron worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto, conducting primary and secondary research on European political issues, and as a General Research Assistant at York University, where they assisted Professor Heather MacRae in research on European Union policy, coordinated academic panel discussions, and provided administrative support.

Overall, Aaron Willschick M.A.'s work experience showcases their strong research, analytical, and project management skills along with their ability to streamline operations and drive efficiency.

Aaron Willschick M.A. pursued their education in a chronological manner. In 2001, they enrolled in Glendon Campus of York University | Campus Glendon de l’Université York and completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science in 2006. Aaron then proceeded to York University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from 2008 to 2009. Later, Aaron attended the University of Toronto from 2010 to 2012, where they completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.