LEONARD BERBERI
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Community engagement coordinator with a proven history of forming partnerships that increase community participation. Successful in managing outreach initiatives and volunteer programs that improve local resources and services. Skilled in relationship-building to align with organizational goals and promote community welfare.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
(Contract) Community Engagement Coordinator
The Salvation Army
Calgary, Canada
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Identified and engaged local organizations to establish partnerships that enhanced community involvement.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to enhance community resources and services.
- Developed community programs to engage local residents in meaningful activities.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to support various outreach initiatives and events.
- Leveraged customer relationship management systems to manage contacts and monitor campaign effectiveness.
Accounting Clerk
Tax Advisory Group
Calgary, Canada
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Updated and organized financial records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Addressed client account inquiries and processed payments to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Processed and organized financial documents for accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns following guidelines and regulations.
- Maintained accounting software to ensure data integrity and security.
E-Commerce Personal Shopper
Sobeys
Calgary, Canada
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Streamlined order processing procedures by implementing best practices, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Identified product substitutes based on availability and client feedback, ensuring continued customer service.
- Created solutions to resolve customer complaints promptly, improving customer satisfaction.
Executive Director
Foundation The Source Of Life
Pogradec, Albania
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Established partnerships with stakeholders to advance collaborative projects and initiatives.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and professional development to enhance team capabilities.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution to optimize operational efficiency.
Project Coordinator
Foundation Apostolic Church In Albania
Pogradec, Albania
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed project timelines to ensure timely completion of initiatives.
- Managed event logistics, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Coordinated community outreach programs for local engagement and support.
- Collaborated with Board of Directors to align operations with organizational mission, vision, and core values.
- Led development of long-term goals, policies, and procedures to guide organizational direction.
Executive Director
Foundation Diakonia Albania
Korce, Albania
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Led strategic planning initiatives to strengthen alignment with organizational mission.
- Managed budget allocation and resource distribution to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated partnerships with stakeholders to align collaborative projects with organizational goals.
Executive Director
ASFOR Foundation for Youth
Pogradec, Albania
12.1999 - 04.2010
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns, resulting in enhanced financial support for mission-driven activities.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and support services.
- Developed and implemented programs addressing health and wellness needs.
- Directed recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen team capacity and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align objectives with community resources.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Business Management
Nehemiah Gateway University
Pogradec09-2025
College in Accounting and Payroll Administration -
Reeves College
Calgary11-2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Economics
Nehemiah Gateway University
Pogradec12-2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration
State university Aleksander Xhuvani
Elbasan, Albania11-2005
Skills
- Volunteer recruitment
- Volunteer management
- Accountability
- Nonprofit experience
- Fundraising
- Fundraising strategies
- Community development
- Partnership development
- Program implementation
- Program coordination
- Project planning
- Human resources
- Decision-making
- Time management abilities
- Budget management
- Generate reports
- Staff supervision
- Customer communication
- Confidential information management
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Proactivity
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Accountability
- Interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project planning
Certification
- Aspects of modern leadership
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Team and communication development
- Driver licence class 4, AB
- Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Keeping Your Day Camp Safe
- Preventing Abuse against Adults with Disabilities
- Orientation on Health and Safety for New Workers
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
- Emergency Preparedness for Workers
- Health and Safety Awareness for Ontario Workers
- Violence in the Workplace Recognize the Risk and Take Action
- Trauma-Informed Care
- The Salvation Army Mission and Vision
- WHMIS for Workers
- Certificate Fire Safety The Basics (CCOHS)
- Keeping Your Church Safe
- Preventing Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations
- Duty to Report
- Building Boundaries
- Abuse Prevention Refresher
Timeline
(Contract) Community Engagement Coordinator
The Salvation Army
09.2025 - 12.2025
Accounting Clerk
Tax Advisory Group
01.2025 - 09.2025
E-Commerce Personal Shopper
Sobeys
05.2023 - 11.2024
Executive Director
Foundation The Source Of Life
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Coordinator
Foundation Apostolic Church In Albania
04.2018 - 12.2021
Executive Director
Foundation Diakonia Albania
06.2012 - 03.2018
Executive Director
ASFOR Foundation for Youth
12.1999 - 04.2010
Master of Science (M.S.) - Business Management
Nehemiah Gateway University
College in Accounting and Payroll Administration -
Reeves College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Economics
Nehemiah Gateway University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration
State university Aleksander Xhuvani
Volunteer Experience
Committee for Economic Development, Pogradec, Korce, 07/01/11, 07/01/15
References
Committee for Economic Development, Pogradec, Korce
Volunteer Experience
Committee for Economic Development, Pogradec, Korce, 07/01/11, 07/01/15