Sunjot Chahal
144 Savanna Pass NE Calgary ,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Psychology, earned with distinction, and extensive experience in leadership and community development within residence life. Skilled in mentoring teams, managing conduct cases, and organizing large-scale events to foster inclusive and supportive environments. Proficient in administrative tasks, including scheduling, incident reporting, and coordinating team operations with precision and attention to detail. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a deep commitment to creating positive, engaging experiences for diverse residential communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residence Life Coordinator
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
01.2025 - Current
- Lead and supervise a team of 15 Community Advisors and 2 Senior Community Advisors to foster student engagement and community well-being.
- Manage conflict resolution and uphold community standards to ensure a safe, inclusive living environment.
- Coordinate emergency response systems, providing timely and effective assistance during critical incidents.
- Contribute to policy development and strategic planning to support student success and residence operations.
Office Coordinator
MSM Unify
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Remotely support the CEO and Chief Impact Officer with daily admin tasks and schedule coordination.
- Organize virtual meetings, prepare agendas, handle invites, and manage logistics for advisory board meetings and partner events with SFU and MSM.
- Maintain office records, perform data entry, and organize documents to ensure accessible, well-formatted.
Area Coordinator
SFU Residence
Burnaby, BC
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Mentored and supported a team of 4–14 Community Advisors, fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Managed low- to mid-level conduct issues and responded to resident needs during regular and on-call shifts.
- Organized and implemented large-scale community programs to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Collaborated with campus partners to address emergencies and maintained detailed administrative reports.
Community Advisor
SFU Residence
Burnaby, BC
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Acts as a first point of contact and resource for students living in residence.
- Responsible for offering opportunities and resources that address academic, personal, and social needs of the community.
- Serve as a peer leader and manage conflict and crisis situations.
- Plan and execute events for residents.
Senior Clerk
SFU Bookstore
Burnaby , BC
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Responded to all customer service requests via telephone, email, or in-person and delivered positive customer experience by utilizing effective listening and communication skills to identify problems and resolved customer inquiries directly.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries.
Research Assistant
Student Engagement and Retention (SFU)
Burnaby, BC
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Critically extract, analyze and synthesize information to produce reports.
- Collect, transcribe and assist with data entry of study related data.
- Develop assessment instruments such as surveys, rubrics, and checklists.
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and administrative templates.
Treatment Coordinator
Alberni Family Dental
Vancouver , BC
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Held interviews with patients to hear concerns, gather health history and understand objectives.
- Coordinated payments with insurance companies and discussed dental benefits with patients.
- Performed administrative duties, including making appointments, contacting patients for follow-ups, coordinating with insurance companies and handling billing issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06-2024
Skills
- Leadership and Team Mentorship
- Conflict Resolution and Conduct Management
- Event Planning and Community Programming
- Administrative Proficiency (scheduling, incident reporting, and documentation)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Crisis Response and Problem-Solving
- Inclusive Community Development
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management and Multitasking in Residential Settings
- Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Coordination with Campus Partners and Stakeholders
Academic Work
PSYC 210 | Data Analysis (January - April 2020)
- Studied descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research.
- Performed statistical analysis using SPSS to compose graphs such as pie charts, bar charts and histograms to demonstrate data in a visual format.
Health-related & Volunteer Experience
Red Cross Society | May - August 2018
- Helped victims of disaster events by providing care and comfort to a vulnerable population.
- Took initiative with setting up the equipment and help the disabled.
Aphasia and Communication Disabilities Program - March of Dimes | September 2024 - Current
- Assist adults with aphasia and communication disabilities in weekly discussion and skill-building sessions.
- Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants to facilitate meaningful conversations.
- Develop communication strategies and gain hands-on experience in the speech therapy field.
- Support the program’s goal by fostering a respectful, inclusive environment where volunteers lead sessions and contribute their talents.
Certification
- Food Safe basic Sanitation Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Course
Honors and Awards
President's and Dean's Honor Roll (Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024)
- Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Timeline
Residence Life Coordinator
University of Calgary
01.2025 - Current
Office Coordinator
MSM Unify
09.2024 - 12.2024
Area Coordinator
SFU Residence
09.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Student Engagement and Retention (SFU)
09.2021 - 04.2022
Community Advisor
SFU Residence
08.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Clerk
SFU Bookstore
08.2021 - 06.2024
Treatment Coordinator
Alberni Family Dental
09.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
- Food Safe basic Sanitation Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Course
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