Aila Narimani

San Francisco, CA +1 (647) 327-1685 ailanarimani82@gmail.com

English & Farsi (native), French (professional)

Psychology graduate with experience across audience growth, customer and sales analysis, partnerships, events, and university governance. Built an audience of 200,000+, worked in marketing and data analysis at Chemline, and represented students at York. Currently at Corgi, building partner operations, campaign materials, and new initiatives. Interested in strategy and operations, special projects, and partnerships.

Current Experience

Community, Partnerships, Investor Relations & Experiential Marketing — Corgi

Aug 2026 – Present

Built a master partner tracker covering sleeve and drink-design status, missing materials, follow-ups, and launch readiness.
Created reusable campaign decks, ownership guides, and activation materials to support partner pitching and onboarding.
Developed partner visits, welcome displays, merchandise, and gifting, carrying creative work through sourcing, samples, and production coordination.
Proposed investor-engagement and community initiatives beyond my original remit, gaining senior-leadership recognition and support for broader ideas.

Audience & Content

Social Media Content Creator — Independent (Instagram)

Nov 2017 – Sep 2021

Built an audience from 0 to 200,000+ followers in four years through psychology-based quizzes, interactive story series, and book and film content
Tested topics and formats against audience response, using sharing and participation patterns to refine content and grow reach organically
Monetized the platform through brand collaborations and sponsored giveaways with independent businesses, managing each partnership from outreach and concept development through campaign delivery

Community & Events Experience

Marketing Assistant & Data Analyst — Chemline Plastics

Apr 2024 – Jul 2026

Represented Chemline at three industry trade shows, introducing product capabilities to prospective customers and converting in-person conversations into qualified leads for continued outreach
Built and maintained detailed Salesforce profiles covering customer interests, preferred communication methods, and outreach history, creating an organized foundation for personalized follow-up
Produced reports and trend analyses that improved the visibility and accuracy of customer data across the sales and marketing process
Translated recurring customer questions into catalogue improvements, updating product descriptions and coordinating changes with the social media team

Head of Communications — Ontario Mock Trial Association

Aug 2023 – Sep 2024

Produced 6–8 competitions and networking events, each connecting approximately 50 students with 12–20 judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals
Created sponsorship packages and secured 2–3 sponsors per event through targeted outreach to approximately 50 organizations, helping fund and expand event programming
Led event promotion and student recruitment, maintaining strong attendance across both competitive and professional-networking programming

Event Coordinator Executive — Atlantis Dental Society

Sep 2024 – Dec 2025

Planned and delivered five professional-development events and 8–10 networking dinners for students pursuing dentistry, managing speakers, venues, sponsorships, attendee outreach, and day-of operations
Co-developed a volunteer matching program that connected approximately 80% of eligible attendees with available opportunities, turning event participation into continued community involvement

Social Committee — Calumet College Council, York University

Sep 2021 – Apr 2022

Coordinated multiple events per week for Calumet, York’s largest college community, from Frosh Week and Frost Week through a 100+ attendee annual formal

Education & Honours

Honours BA, Psychology — York University, Toronto

Murray G. Ross Award — awarded to one graduating student university-wide for scholarship and contributions to student life

Nominated, Top 30 Alumni Under 30 — nominated by faculty in senior year for what is typically achieved post-graduation

Gold Medal for Academic Excellence & Outstanding Leadership · Richard Goranson Award for Critical Thinking in Psychology · Koenig Psychology Undergraduate Award of Excellence · President’s Honour Roll ×2 · Dean’s Honour Roll ×4 · York University Undergraduate Bursary

Additional Experience

Dental Shadowing — North York dental clinic (2024 – 2026) — Guided and prepared patients for procedures; educated on preventative care

Supervisor — Royal City Soccer Club (2022) — Led daily operations, staff, and the administrative paperwork behind them; supervised large match-day events

Piano & Painting Teacher — Independent (Mar 2019 – Sep 2024) — Tailored music and art instruction for children and adults

Published Author & Translator (Mar – Sep 2021) — Mes Rêves Ne Sont Pas Impossibles

Retail Customer Service (2021) — Assisted customers with purchases and inquiries

Research Articles & Certificates

“Long-Time Preservation of Mushrooms Using Nanotechnology” (2018 – 2019)

“Production of Chewing Gum with Apnea to Help with Breathing Issues due to Air Pollution” (2017 – 2018)

Keynote speaker (English), 17th Congress of Science and Technology, Roshangaran Institute (2019); article presenter (2017 – 2019)

Emerging Leadership Training Certificate (2021) · Professional Development Webinar Series: Food Insecurity in Canada (2021)

Campus & Community Leadership

Chair, Student Outreach Working Group, Student Senate Caucus (2025)

Faculty of Health Student Senator, York University (Sep 2023 – Apr 2025)

Senate Appeals Committee Student Senator (2023 – 2025)

Senate Student Handbook Writing Group (2024 – 2025)

Student Senate Caucus (2023 – 2025)

Advocacy Executive, UNICEF at York University (2022 – 2026)

Also: Peer Note Sharing Services (2022 – 2026) · Blankets for Toronto (2023 – 2026) · Operation Smile (2024 – 2026) · Model UN (2022 – 2025) · Amnesty International (2022 – 2026)