Akshay Khanna
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Experienced academic professional with a strong background in educational management and curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives results. Skilled in strategic planning, program evaluation, and faculty development, with a focus on adapting to changing needs and ensuring academic excellence. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and a results-driven approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduling Manager
CANADORE@STANFORD
10.2023 - Current
- Established work procedures and schedules to organize daily work of administrative staff
- Assigned courses to the Instructors based on their expertise and educational background across different programs including Business, Arts and Technology, Healthcare and Personal Support Workers.
- Created cohorts for the students and made sure each cohort is successfully assigned with an instructor.
- Created and maintained reports for tracking scheduling data
- Resolved schedule conflicts swiftly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and client satisfaction levels.
- Developed scheduling protocols to improve efficiency and accuracy of scheduling process.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and contractors, negotiating favorable terms for project deadlines and rescheduling when required.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural and policy changes to improve operations.
Academic Coordinator
Canadore@Stanford
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Optimized scheduling procedures, maximizing course availability while minimizing conflicts for both students and faculty members.
- Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties like course and program withdrawal, program change/transfer, resulting in improved performance. Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Evaluated faculty performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth as educators.
- Assisted students in learning to use Self-Service Portal to complete their registration, check their account summary, view grades and transcript. Provided information to use their Learning Management System(D2L iLearn) for keeping track of their assignments(uploading and checking for plagiarism).
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance faculty skills and knowledge in their respective fields.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial efficiency.
- Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
Health and Safety Team Member/Delivery Associate
EVK LOGISTICS
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between team members regarding health concerns or suggestions for improving overall workplace safety.
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities with regular drills and training sessions for all staff.
- Implemented ergonomic improvements throughout the workplace, reducing strain-related injuries among staff members.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Performed routine inspections on equipment such as fire extinguishers and eyewash stations, ensuring proper functionality in case of emergencies.
- Ensured customers received their orders in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service at every opportunity
- Utilized relevant map programs and GPS systems to navigate routes
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering goods within specified time frames
- Organized inventory in an efficient manner while loading and unloading cargo into delivery vehicles.
- Assisted in the investigation of accidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Monitored hazardous materials storage areas, ensuring proper containment procedures were followed to prevent spills or leaks.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma(2 Years) - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Lambton College
North York, ON09.2021
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab07.2019
Skills
- Comprehensive Strategic Analysis
- Recruitment strategies
- Curriculum Advising Skills
- Academic Scheduling Expertise
- Faculty management
- Team-Oriented Decision Making
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Quality assurance
- Crisis management
- Event planning
- Counseling and advice
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Certification
Certified in Suicide Prevention(ASIST)
Certified First Aid and CPR
Accessibility For Ontarians with Disabilities Act(AODA)
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
Worker Health and Safety Awareness
Timeline
Scheduling Manager
CANADORE@STANFORD
10.2023 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Canadore@Stanford
11.2021 - 09.2023
Health and Safety Team Member/Delivery Associate
EVK LOGISTICS
04.2021 - 01.2022
Post-Graduate Diploma(2 Years) - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Lambton College
Bachelor's - Pharmacy
Lovely Professional University
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