Alyzea Merchant
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled in community engagement and city planning support, with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and public consultation. Known for creating accessible visuals and fostering inclusive outreach to ensure community voices are central in planning initiatives. Passionate about aligning projects with community needs and enhancing resident involvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer: Case Manager
Aga Khan Economic Planning Board
Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2024 - Current
- Secured over $50,000 in in-kind support for a community event through strategic partnerships.
- Assisted Afghan refugees in their settlement process by providing guidance and resources for community integration.
- Managed volunteer activities and coordinated with organizations to facilitate refugee support and engagement.
Student Engagement Coordinator
LaSalle College Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded over 200 events and activities aimed at enhancing student engagement and fostering community on campus.
- Established 11 new student clubs dedicated to promoting wellness and inclusivity for over 6,000 students.
- Achieved a 15% increase in student satisfaction, as evidenced by annual survey results.
- Secured a 20% increase in event budgets through effective sponsorship acquisition.
- Developed and managed student liaison positions to enhance communication and support among peers.
BC NDP Campaign for Aman Singh
BC NDP
Richmond, British Columbia
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Manage canvassing efforts across diverse communities, effectively engaging residents in multiple languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, English, and beginner French.
- Develop outreach strategies to gather community input and increase voter engagement, strengthening ties between the campaign and local stakeholders.
- Coordinate events and initiatives that foster community involvement and promote political awareness.
- Developed and implemented successful grassroots campaigns to raise awareness of key issues.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations, elected officials, and community leaders to advance campaign goals.
Director at Large
BC Federation of Students
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Championed student interests through negotiations for exclusive discounts, streamlining procurement processes, and modernizing bulk purchase programs, yielding substantial cost reductions and improved member benefits for the “Deals App”.
- Chaired and facilitated quarterly meetings, fostered effective collaboration and harmonious engagement among various stakeholders, and supported grant-writing efforts.
- Executed high-impact annual campaigns and intricate government relations strategies to achieve organizational goals such as “Reconciliation through Education” and “Fund it, Fix it”.
Education
BA & BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Quest University Canada
Squamish, BCSkills
Skills: Excel, QuickBooks, Canva, Photoshop, Adobe, Dayforce and Slack
Certification
- OFA First Aid, Red Cross Psychological First Aid, Six Sigma, and Food Safe.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Urdu
Limited
french
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer: Case Manager
Aga Khan Economic Planning Board
08.2024 - Current
BC NDP Campaign for Aman Singh
BC NDP
09.2023 - 10.2024
Student Engagement Coordinator
LaSalle College Vancouver
05.2023 - Current
Director at Large
BC Federation of Students
01.2023 - 03.2024
BA & BSc (Hons) - Psychology
Quest University Canada
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