Irha Khurram
Summary
Dynamic volunteer with a proven track record at Relay For Life, enhancing fundraising efforts through strategic event planning and finance/budget management. Recognized for fostering teamwork and community engagement, while training peers in effective communication. Skilled in public speaking and maintaining attention to detail, driving impactful initiatives for social change.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Relay For Life Cancer Organization
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Strengthened volunteer team effectiveness by providing training sessions.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
- Amplified non-profit reach by managing social media campaigns.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
Volunteer
Muskoka Woods Camp Leader
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Was a mature leader for incoming youths to serve as a supportive role model
Food Preparation Worker
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours of operation.
- Trained new staff members on proper food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols, fostering a cohesive work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Toronto
Scarborough, ON05-2028
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
Aurora, ON06-2024
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Attention to detail
- Flexible schedule
- Public speaking
- Event setup
- Event planning
- Professional appearance
- Foreign language proficiency
- Deadline adherence
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Relay For Life Cancer Organization
02.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Muskoka Woods Camp Leader
08.2022 - 06.2023
Food Preparation Worker
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
04.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Toronto
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
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