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Anna Ali

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Community-focused Project Coordinator with experience across higher education, government, and professional services. Skilled in developing and sustaining partnerships, coordinating employer outreach, and supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives. Strong background in relationship management, program delivery, and marketing communications. Adept at translating stakeholder needs into actionable strategies, supporting community engagement, and aligning program objectives with organizational goals. Passionate about fostering partnerships that create opportunities for students, employers, and communities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Coordinator

NorQuest College
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead outreach and relationship management for the Government of Alberta–funded Health Care Aide Bursary ($12M initiative), building connections with employers, post-secondary partners, and government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate employer and community partner communications, ensuring alignment with program guidelines and timely follow-up on engagement activities.
  • Develop outreach materials (FAQs, newsletters, presentations) to inform employers, applicants, and stakeholders, resulting in improved engagement and increased applications.
  • Track employer participation, gather feedback, and prepare reports and performance dashboards (Excel, Power BI) to guide program adjustments and highlight outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal Marketing, HR, and IT teams to create accessible resources and support effective digital outreach strategies.

Program Coordinator

Institute for Continuing Care Education & Research (ICCER)
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated 40+ stakeholder interviews and 150+ project documents, streamlining communication between academic researchers, community partners, and healthcare organizations.
  • Planned and facilitated steering committee meetings, ensuring representation and engagement from employers, health sector leaders, and community members.
  • Designed and delivered outreach collateral for industry events (200+ attendees), enhancing ICCER’s visibility and strengthening relationships with sector partners.

Marketing Coordinator (Temporary Contract)

K.A.R. Holdings Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supported outreach and brand engagement initiatives, aligning campaigns with business objectives to strengthen client relationships.
  • Developed digital and print content to increase engagement, contributing to a 35% improvement in customer retention.
  • Coordinated with vendors and partners to ensure campaigns met compliance and outreach goals.

Tax Assembler (Temporary Contract)

Deloitte Canada
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated timelines and deliverables across multiple client accounts, ensuring clear communication between internal teams and clients to resolve issues promptly and meet strict deadlines.
  • Supported compliance and documentation processes, liaising with governing bodies and internal teams to ensure regulatory requirements were consistently met.

Executive Search Assistant

Government of Alberta
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Partnered with HR teams and leadership to support over 150 executive searches, ensuring positive engagement with candidates and compliance with privacy and policy standards.
  • Strengthened relationships between government departments and senior leaders through professional communication and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Vancouver Island University

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Stakeholder collaboration management
  • Outreach and communication strategies
  • Skilled in Excel and Power BI for program analysis
  • Marketing collateral creation
  • Workflow efficiency improvement
  • Strong verbal communication skills

Certification

Social Media Certificate, University of Alberta

Project Management Certificate (In-Progress), Google Careers

Timeline

Project Coordinator

NorQuest College
04.2022 - Current

Program Coordinator

Institute for Continuing Care Education & Research (ICCER)
05.2021 - 04.2022

Marketing Coordinator (Temporary Contract)

K.A.R. Holdings Inc.
06.2019 - 12.2020

Tax Assembler (Temporary Contract)

Deloitte Canada
02.2018 - 04.2018

Executive Search Assistant

Government of Alberta
05.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Vancouver Island University

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