Social Media Service

SHAFFIN AJANI

Employee #: ****

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Over 20 years of Divisional event planning for Metrolinx, with the requirement of little or no supervision

•Proven ability supporting in the enhancements and support of Metrolinx initiatives such as annual Holiday events, Barbeques, and Fundraisers

•Effectively demonstrate interpersonal and customer service skills required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, as well as the public by liaising with senior management, as well as the Metrolinx Board of Directors

•Extensive experience working independently and within a team environment, to organize time and workload effectively in a complex environment with minimal supervision

•More than 10 years of experience in corporate communications,, coordinating and implementing a variety of special events, and developing and executing internal and external communication strategies and tactics

•Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of all applicable Legislation and Policies and Procedures regarding the Ministry of Transportation

RELEVANT SKILLS

Leadership Skills

•Over 20 years of experience planning and coordinating many Divisional events such as Holiday events, Fundraisers, as well as United way campaigns

•Hold a lead role in the Metrolinx social committee, where I demonstrate extensive experience in corporate communications, and implementing a wide variety of special events

•Proven ability to plan and organize special events, with the ability to inform internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness

•Provide communication support and expertise to all levels of staff, senior management, and the Metrolinx Board of Directors through direct contact via email, over the phone, and in person

Event Planning

•Liaise with internal and external staff to provide communications strategies that support and enhance Metrolinx's corporate objectives and reputation through the planning of Divisional events

•Assist in United Way Campaigns and hold lead role in the planning, coordinating and organization of events held throughout the Division

•Demonstrate excellent organizational, planning and project management skills through a number of planned events

Computer Skills

•Remarkable knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

•Experience and knowledge of communication techniques such as word-processing, presentations, social media, blog, and e-newsletter applications

•Considerable experience in producing prints, and online material from concept to completion

Communication Skills

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to liaise effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

•Exceptional knowledge of the English language and corporate communications through training and experience

•Proven ability demonstrating excellent written and oral communication skills

•Proven ability to develop, coordinate and execute special events to enhance relations with community members, staff, as well as the media

WORK EXPERIENCE

GO Transit 1989 - 2019

Service Person 1

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

United Way 2013 - 2017

Toronto, ON

MetroLinx Social Committee, Steeprock and Streetsville 1990- 2017

Toronto, ON

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