SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Results-driven achiever with exceptional planning, time management and organizational skills, along with a high degree of professionalism, precision, accuracy and attention to detail developed through planning conferences for large groups of people
Experienced in arranging meetings with clients in order to build relationships and seal partnerships
Excellent listener and communicator, effectively conveying information (oral and written) through essays, reports, speeches and presentations
Able to work with limited resources and maximize them to an organization’s benefits to meet the needs of the task
Accustomed to leading teams for activities such as outreach, advertising and planning events that run smoothly
Ability to work independently and as a flexible team member to solve problems in a professional environment
Able to thrive in an environment that requires aptitude to effectively work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and prioritize competing demands for large events such as the R. H. King Academy Formal
Proficient in software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, Photoshop and Internet to create projects on different forms of media and communicate with a wide range of people
Skilled communicator who can speak English, Urdu, Hindi, and Spanish
EDUCATION
University of Toronto in Scarborough September 2015 - Present
Candidate, Honours Bachelors of Arts
Major in English Co-op and Minor in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies, 2nd year
Relevant Courses: Critical Issues in Politics and Foundations in Psychological Research
WORK EXPERIENCE
LCD Swap (Receptionist) May 2015 - Present
Communicate effectively with customers and accommodate their necessities to fulfill orders
Answers incoming phone calls and effectively schedules appointments with clients to maintain good relationships
Deals with shipping and handling personnel and deliveries to receive and deliver cargo to assure customers receive their goods in a timely fashion
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Racialized Student Collective (Events Coordinator) August 2016 - Present
Responsible for making all racialized students feel comfortable and allow them to share their experiences with discrimination in society
Plans events to bring different members of the community together in a safe space where issues of race and other barriers can be brought up and discussed without judgement
Organizes launch events for students to showcase their talents in the arts and provide them with a platform to express themselves
Hold conferences and meetings in order to cultivate meaningful discussions about issues of class, race, sex and how they play out in society
TORCH Youth Group (Membership Chairperson and Treasurer) May 2011 – November 2014
Responsible for all financial documents and accounts, kept a record of all transactions
Provided assistance to all new members and helped them adapt to the group by easing them into their duties and responsibilities
Planned sport and family events for members of the community to unite and be active as a collective group
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Prom Committee Chair at R.H King Academy September 2014 – June 2015
Successfully led, organized and hosted conferences for up to 100 people
Created various subcommittees to handle tasks such as décor, catering and invitations
Tracked and maintained consistent funding, a well-defined budget and accounting procedures for consistent and affordable ticket prices
Criminal and Social Justice Council at R.H. King Academy September 2013 – June 2015
Learned debating and resolution skills in depth by communicating with students and staff
Planned and successfully executed conferences and guest speaker sessions to further students’ knowledge of the justice system
INTERESTS
Writing spoken words, outdoor activities such as hiking and visual arts