Harris Ali
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Passionate and community-driven Business Technology Management student with extensive experience leading youth-focused initiatives in Regent Park. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Next-Gen, I have developed and led inclusive programming that empowers at-risk youth through mentorship, physical activity, leadership development, and cultural engagement. Trilingual in English, Arabic, and French, with a deep understanding of the lived experiences and systemic barriers faced by youth in underserved communities. Skilled in project coordination, peer mentorship, program evaluation, and digital tools such as Canva, Google Suite, and social media platforms. Committed to youth development through an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and equity-based lens, and eager to contribute to a team that champions health equity and community leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Youth Leader, Sports Instructor & Monitor
City Of Toronto
05.2024 - Current
- Managing and mentoring large groups of 30+ children and youth during sports programs, ensuring safety, cooperative play, and inclusive engagement.
- Planning, organizing and leading instructional sports programs
- Providing instruction to guide youth development in the specified recreational activity
- Taking action to deal with incidents, problems, and emergencies and complies with Divisional Policies and Procedures
Intern
IPG MediaBrands
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed media and marketing professionals across departments, gaining exposure to client strategies and campaign development.
- Participated in team meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions, contributing to mock pitches and creative concepts.
- Developed an understanding of media buying, digital advertising trends, and agency workflows in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Ice Cream Server, Stock Clerk & Cashier
The Landsdowne Cone
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers in sampling ice cream products
- Delivered fast, friendly service with knowledgeable support for wide-ranging questions about ice cream options
- Scooped ice cream to correct specifications, minimizing over-scooping and reducing waste
- Anticipated and understood customer needs and exceeded expectations for quality and speed of ice cream service
Leaders In Training (LIT)
MLSE LAUNCHPAD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught younger children and youth valuable life lessons through the art of sports and arts & crafts
- Ensured the health and safety of everyone on the court while facilitating activities for the children and youth to do throughout the day whilst adapting myself to these new activities
- Designed and led a football-themed obstacle course for 90+ youth during a Toronto Argos event with only 15 minutes of prep, showcasing creativity, leadership, and crowd management under pressure.
Footwear Advisor
SportChek
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted price checks for customers and other staff members
- Collaborated with the marketing team to showcase in-store promotions effectively
- Assisted customers in finding and selecting products based on their needs
- Organized back-stock items and ensured the sales floor was fully stocked
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers
- Provided feedback to management on customer satisfaction and product issues
- Increased monthly footwear sales by 20% through personalized customer service and product recommendations.
Education
Bachelors Of Commerce Degree - Business Technology Management
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario05-2027
High School Diploma -
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.2023
Skills
- Trilingual Communication: French, Arabic & English
- Youth Mentorship & Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution & Crisis Response
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Time Management & Reliability
- Digital & Creative Tools
- Equity & Anti-Oppression Lens
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED (Level C), 07/06/22
- Principles Of Healthy Child Development-C, 04/01/21
- Triangle Learning Academy Training (TLA) (For Customer Service & Retail), 11/01/21
- High Five - Sport, 07/01/22
- Food Handlers Certificate, 06/01/22
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Community Youth Leader, Sports Instructor & Monitor
City Of Toronto
05.2024 - Current
Intern
IPG MediaBrands
07.2023 - 08.2023
Leaders In Training (LIT)
MLSE LAUNCHPAD
06.2022 - 08.2022
Footwear Advisor
SportChek
11.2021 - 01.2022
Ice Cream Server, Stock Clerk & Cashier
The Landsdowne Cone
06.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelors Of Commerce Degree - Business Technology Management
Seneca College
High School Diploma -
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
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