Aidana Kentayeva
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Community Engagement Supervisor with extensive experience in event coordination, project management, and volunteer supervision. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering outstanding customer service, and creating impactful community engagement initiatives. Passionate about contributing to academic environments and promoting lifelong connections between institutions and their constituents. Fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Kazakh languages.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Community Engagement
UCW
08.2023 - Current
- Leading and coordinating events, fostering stakeholder relationships, supervising staff, and developing impactful community engagement strategies to support university programs
- Leadership and Team Supervision
- Provided leadership and direct supervision to a team of community development staff and volunteers, ensuring effective delegation of tasks, fostering a collaborative environment, and maintaining high-performance standards
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders, facilitating connections between students and community partners, leading to increased community involvement and support for university initiatives
- Innovative Programming
- Developed and implemented responsive community programming based on assessed needs and opportunities, keeping abreast of current community development and partnership trends: UCW Business Discovery Tours
Project Coordinator
UCW
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Preparing detailed project plans and reports, managing volunteer training, and ensuring successful project delivery through effective coordination, communication, and administrative support
Student Success Program Assistant
UCW
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Organizing new student orientation, managing volunteer coordination, preparing detailed reports, and maintaining necessary supplies
Front Desk Agent
GEC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Welcoming guests, handling reservations, and assisting with inquiries and requests to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience during their stay
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University Canada West (UCW)
11.2024
Diploma - Business Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
01.2020
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canadian College
01.2019
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Team Coaching
- Project Management
- Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Kazakh
Skillsinterests
- Volunteer Management
- Team Coaching
- Project Management
- Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Kazakh, Turkish
Timeline
Supervisor Community Engagement
UCW
08.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
UCW
11.2021 - 07.2023
Student Success Program Assistant
UCW
06.2021 - 10.2021
Front Desk Agent
GEC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Diploma - Business Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canadian College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University Canada West (UCW)
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