Ali Hodroje
Journalist
Surrey,BC
Summary
Demonstrated administrative skills, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, multitask, and organize goals to be efficient and productive. Excellent at problem solving and taking initiative. Attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to every task, consistently ensure that no detail is overlook, which allows to maintain a high standard of care and safety. Dedicated ability to work with cross functional teams and independently, while delivering positive results. Strong collaborator in teams and results driven.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer
Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Non-Profit Bird Sanctuary
- Clean cages and maintain living spaces for 12-15 birds during assigned shifts, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment
- Regularly change food and water for birds, adhering to established feeding schedules and dietary requirements
- Interact with birds, engaging in play and socialization activities to promote their well-being and mental stimulation, even on non-volunteer days
- Assist in assessing the personality and behavioral traits of individual birds to better understand their needs and preferences
- Transport and arrange new cages in designated areas, facilitating efficient management of bird housing facilities
- Non-Profit Bird Sanctuary
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Writer
Vancouver Magazine
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Lifestyle magazine
- Wrote and published articles on a variety of lifestyle topics
- Fact checked and researched articles for publication
- Multi-tasked on a variety of assignments while meeting deadlines
- Participated in weekly meetings and collaborated with writers and editors to discuss new stories and check the progress of on-going projects
- Connected with sources on stories that were being worked on to confirm and learn information
- Lifestyle magazine
Associate Producer
Roundhouse Radio
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Urban news radio station
- Presented story ideas and booked guests while meeting daily deadlines
- Curated news content relevant to the local community
- Received on-site guests and provided tours of the facility
- Assisted in organizing the daily events of the show
- Urban news radio station
Contributing Writer
The Peak
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: SFU’s independent student newspaper since 1965
- Contributed articles about current events, theatre production and history
- Assisted in brainstorming ideas/topics for the newspaper
- SFU’s independent student newspaper since 1965
Contributing Writer
The Other Press
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976
- Wrote several articles on current events and history
- Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976
Education
Master of Journalism -
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 09.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science- Specialization in History
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 09.2014 - 08.2015
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Optimistic Outlook
Technical Proficiency
Effective Time Management
Problem-solving
Community service
MS office
Adaptability and dependability
Awards
- Golden Key International Honor Society, 10/01/15, Invited for being a part of the top 15% of study program.
- SFU Dean’s Honour List, 09/01/14 - 05/31/15, For the academic year.
Timeline
Volunteer
Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary
10.2023 - Current
Writer
Vancouver Magazine
11.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Producer
Roundhouse Radio
12.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Journalism -
University of British Columbia
09.2017 - 06.2020
Contributing Writer
The Peak
12.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science- Specialization in History
Simon Fraser University
09.2014 - 08.2015
Contributing Writer
The Other Press
09.2012 - 08.2014
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