Sofia Dela Roca
Sofia Dela Roca
Learner - She / Her
(3)
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Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bio

Hello! Iโ€™m Sofia, a dedicated student at the Schulich School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration. Currently, I work part-time as a Market Research Intern at a software company, where I apply my skills in data analysis and communication. I also bring experience in sales, marketing, and training, showcasing my versatility and adaptability. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, I possess strong technical skills in Excel and Adobe tools, which I leverage to deliver impactful results. Iโ€™m passionate about continuous learning and contributing to innovative projects!

Portals
Categories
Digital marketing Market research Sales strategy Training & development

Skills

Research 4 Blog posts 2 Brand communication 2 Brand identity 2 Branding 2 Customer journey mapping 2 Marketing 2 Purchasing 2 Purchasing process 2 Target market 2 Audio editing 1 Brand style guides 1

Socials

Latest feedback

Abhishek Rao Chennamaneni
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Managing Director
May 22, 2025
Individual endorsement
Target market Blog posts Marketing
Sofia brings creativity on to the table. With minimal instructions, she was able to spearhead the project and was able to reach her deliverables well before the deadlines.
Learner feedback
Target market Blog posts Marketing
Sofia brings creativity on to the table. With minimal instructions, she was able to spearhead the project and was able to reach her deliverables well before the deadlines.
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Level UP: March 2025
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Ambigrad Inc.
Blogging
Ambigrad Inc.
Daniella Addison
Daniella Addison
Owner
May 26, 2025
Individual endorsement
Customer journey mapping Purchasing process Purchasing Research
Sofia created a customer journey map and 3 personas with minimal guidance. She is great at working independently, communicating and meeting deadlines.
Learner feedback
Customer journey mapping Purchasing process Purchasing Research
Great working with you Sofia!
Advance Ontario
Advance Ontario: April 2025 Cohort
Advance Ontario
Ofori
Customer Journey Mapping
Ofori
Flavian DeLima
Flavian DeLima
Publisher & Founder
September 11, 2025
Individual endorsement
Branding Brand identity Research Brand communication Audio editing
Sofia has very strong attention to detail and strong time management skills that consistently get her to the finish line on projects. In a period of rapid change, she has the ability to focus on the fundamentals, which donโ€™t change.
Learner feedback
Branding Brand identity Research Brand style guides Brand communication
Sofia has very strong attention to detail and strong time management skills that consistently get her to the finish line on projects. In a period of rapid change, she has the ability to focus on the fundamentals, which donโ€™t change.
Riipen Level UP ๐Ÿš€
Level UP July 2025 Cohort
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Brand Book & Social Media Content Calendar Creation for a local media company
Brand Book and Social Media Content Calendar
Brand Book & Social Media Content Calendar Creation for a local media company

Achievements

Recent projects

Ofori
Ofori
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Customer Journey Mapping

The main problem we are trying to solve is to improve our understanding of user experiences. We would like to understand our strengths and areas of improvement from a customer perspective. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting background research on customer journey mapping, our products and customers. Analyzing customer responses from surveys and interviews. Defining the phases and touchpoints of the purchasing process. Incorporating user actions, emotions, goals, and pain points in the customer journey map. Proposing solutions to minimize pain points while meeting business goals. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Developing multiple customer journey maps to account for different experiences and paths.

Matches 4
Category Data modelling + 2
Closed
Ambigrad Inc.
Ambigrad Inc.
Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Blogging

Our company advertises thousands of products online. We want to create a blog to strengthen our marketing. We would like to collaborate with students to create blog posts that drive more traffic to our website. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our goals, target market, products and services. Recommending topics for our blog posts. Drafting blog posts relevant to our business. Revising blog posts based on feedback. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending ways to market our blog.

Matches 4
Category Media + 1
Closed
Brand Book & Social Media Content Calendar Creation for a local media company
Brand Book & Social Media Content Calendar Creation for a local media company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Brand Book and Social Media Content Calendar

Spinning Forward seeks two university students to create a brand book and a social media content calendar. This is an opportunity to develop practical skills in branding and digital marketing while supporting an active organization. Key Responsibilities Research Spinning Forwardโ€™s brand and audience. Collaborate with the supervisor to define brand identity and messaging. Draft the brand book covering narrative and visual identity. Plan and organize a social media content calendar. Develop and schedule consistent social media content promoting events and brand messages. Integrate brand identity into marketing materials and social media strategies. Skills Strong writing and storytelling skills. Basic branding knowledge. Familiarity with social media platforms and content planning. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and meet deadlines.

Matches 1
Category Branding & style guides + 4
Open

Work experience

Marketing Consultant Intern
Shore Group Associates
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 2025 - June 2025

Led outreach initiatives by inviting professional connections, cross-promoting LinkedIn content across social media platforms, and ensuring timely responses to messages to maintain strong customer service standards.
Collaborated with team members to review performance regularly, share strategic insights, and plan future content initiatives effectively.
Monitored and analyzed LinkedIn engagement metrics, adapting content strategies based on performance data to optimize follower growth and interaction.

Market Research Intern
Inventive
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 2025 - March 2025

Worked with a software company developing innovative grading and task automation solutions for educators. Conducted interviews with 50 educators across all levels to identify key challenges, improving my communication and research skills. Designed and distributed surveys to over 80 teachers to gather primary data, informing product development. Compiled detailed weekly reports to present findings, ensuring alignment and data-driven decision-making.

Marketing Intern
Happy Rudy
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 2024 - January 2025

Created social media content to highlight product offerings and increase engagement, collaborated with content creators and partnered with brands, driving a 20% increase in engagement on Instagram and TikTok within one month.
Developed engaging blog posts and a user-friendly FAQ section to enhance customer product knowledge and improve overall brand experience.
Facilitated weekly meetings with interns and the company owner to enhance communication, align strategies, and ensure brand consistency.

Sales Associate and Trainer
Browns Shoes
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 2021 - Current

Trained ten new employees on customer service and product knowledge, utilising strategies such as the Three Pโ€™s of Approach to ensure effective onboarding and consistent service delivery.
Consistently exceeded sales quotas, exceeding the sales per hour targets, achieving upsell goals on shoe care products, and consistently meeting item-per-bill objectives.
Provided personalised and consistent customer service to each client, leading to consistently high ratings on company surveys and enhancing store customer service metrics.