Achiya Begum
Brantford,ON
Summary
Seasoned professional in executive management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Preisdent
UW Agasint Child Abuse
Waterloo, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
- coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Spearheaded successful fundraising campaigns to support organizational initiatives.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring smooth running of all activities.
Research executive for UW Against Child Abuse
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Ontario, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Design and implement research studies or surveys to gather data on the prevalence, causes, and consequences of child abuse
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and key findings related to child abuse
- Evaluate existing child protection policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Prepare detailed research reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Translate research findings into advocacy efforts to raise awareness about child abuse and promote evidence-based solutions
Emergency secondary supply OT (co-op)
WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Ontario, CA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Effectively manage classroom behavior and create a positive and conducive learning environment
- Establish clear and open communication with school staff, students, and parents
- Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment
- Adapt quickly to new environments, school cultures, and curriculum requirements
High school teacher's assistant (co-op)
WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Ontario, CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Work with students with special needs, providing necessary accommodation and support
- Collaborate with other staff members to address individual student challenges and successes
- Facilitate interactive and engaging activities to enhance student participation
- Supervise students during transitions, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional assistance
Youth development coordinator
JA SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Ontario, CA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and businesses to create additional opportunities for youth development
- Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of youth development initiatives and make improvements as needed
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders
- Provide guidance and support to help young people navigate challenges and make informed decisions
- Design and develop youth development programs that align with the organization's goals and the needs of the community
Bank Teller (co-op)
TD BANK
Ontario, CA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Provide prompt and courteous assistance to customers with their banking transactions
- Conduct various financial transactions, including withdrawals, transfers, and balance inquiries
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, and other account-related information
- Use computer systems and software to process transactions and access customer account information
- Issue receipts for transactions and provide customers with accurate and detailed transaction records
Junior Manager/supervisor
MINSOlife
Ontario, CA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervise and guide a team of 5 employees, providing support and direction
- Provide training to new team members and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Facilitate communication between team members and upper management
- Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively
- Collaborate with team members to find solutions to challenges
- Prepare regular reports on team performance, project status, and other relevant metrics
Biology Department- Lead Teaching Assistant (co-op)
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Ontario, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of 8 biology teaching assistants
- Collaborate with the professors to develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum materials
- Assist in preparing materials, equipment, and resources for biology lessons and experiments
- Act as a liaison between the biology teacher, teaching assistants, and students
- Communicate important information, updates, and expectations to the teaching assistant team
Sales Associate
W STORE ESSENTIALS - SLC UWATERLOO
Ontario, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Greet customers as they enter the store and provide a welcoming environment
- Assist customers in finding products, answering questions, and offering product recommendations
- Resolve customer complaints or concerns in a professional and positive manner
- Collaborate with other sales associates and team members to achieve sales goals
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and positive working environment
Education
Bachelors of Honors Health Science (Co-Op) - Minor in Economics And Aging
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Waterloo, ON05-2025
High school diploma -
CAMERON HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Kitchener, ON03-2020
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic visioning
- Innovative thinking
- Tactical implementation
- Project management
- adaptability
- mentorship
- program development
- event coordination
- conflict resolution
- technical skills
- training and development skills training
- data analysis
- analytic skills
Languages
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- SafeTALK Suicide Alertness for Everyone, SafeTALK- Nov.2024
- CPR/AED/First Aid, Canadian Red Cross- Jan. 2023
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015), University of Waterloo- Sep. 2024
- First aid/CPR BLS Level for Health Care, Canadian Red Cross- Aug. 2015
Volunteer Experience
- The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Waterloo, ON, 02/01/19, 08/31/19, 100
- Marillac Place, Kitchener, ON, 04/01/18, 12/31/19, 50
- Frontier College, Kitchener, ON, 05/01/17, 10/31/17, 40
- Nutrition for Learning, Ayr, ON, 04/01/17, 11/30/17, 60
- One Roof Youth Service, Kitchener, ON, 01/01/16, 02/28/17, 90
Timeline
Co-Preisdent
UW Agasint Child Abuse
10.2024 - Current
Research executive for UW Against Child Abuse
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
11.2023 - Current
Emergency secondary supply OT (co-op)
WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
11.2022 - 07.2023
High school teacher's assistant (co-op)
WATERLOO REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2022 - 07.2023
Bank Teller (co-op)
TD BANK
07.2021 - 10.2021
Youth development coordinator
JA SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
05.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Manager/supervisor
MINSOlife
02.2021 - 10.2021
Biology Department- Lead Teaching Assistant (co-op)
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
01.2021 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
W STORE ESSENTIALS - SLC UWATERLOO
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelors of Honors Health Science (Co-Op) - Minor in Economics And Aging
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
High school diploma -
CAMERON HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE