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MARYAM BAWA

Richmond,Canada

Summary

With over 12 years of dedicated project management experience, I specialize in community development, excelling in stakeholder relations, compliance, and spearheading new initiatives. My leadership prowess extends to successfully managing teams of up to 100 individuals, demonstrating a decade of expertise in overseeing grants and scholarships totaling over $150,000 annually.


I boast a proven track record of steering high-performing cross-functional teams, fostering C-suite collaboration, and delivering comprehensive reports. Proficient in budgeting, timeline coordination, and risk management, I have consistently led complex projects to triumphant completion. My strengths lie in excellent communication and organizational skills, enabling seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams. I am adept at managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and timely delivery.


Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as adept at risk and change management, I possess strong communication skills that bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. My critical thinking skills, coupled with consensus-building abilities among key decision-makers, have proven instrumental in launching transformative initiatives across education, community development, and healthcare sectors.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Grants and Scholarships

Richmond Community Foundation
01.2015 - Current
  • Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with old and new donors and community stakeholders
  • Manages a $5 million dollar fund and adjudicates 35 scholarships valued at over $80,000 USD
  • Developed an analytical and transparent approach to adjudicating applicants and tracking data
  • Organized and delivered training sessions to integrate new committee members as well as potential donors
  • Director of Emergency Community Support Fund which distributed $250,000 for COVID relief programs City of Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee.

Educator

Richmond School District
01.2012 - Current
  • Chair of School Collegiate Council
  • Communicated and carries out district strategic plan, whilst creating work procedures and practices that support a specific school site
  • Established effective workflow process, monitored daily productivity of 24-36 projects, and implemented modifications to improve overall productivity and compliance
  • Directed and managed all daily operations in the classroom i.e instructional design, documentation.

Advocacy and Grants Committee

Child Care Development Advisory Committee
01.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for adjudicating $50,000 in grants annually
  • Effictively ensured goals and objectives of the committee were acheived thought community consultations, licensing, and engagement
  • Productively established and communicated improvements plans to create a 5 year forecasted Childcare Needs Assessment and Strategy plan.

Education

MBA - Strategic Management

Managemet Centre Innsbruck
Austria

Master of Arts - Global Business Management

Royal Roads University
Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of British Columbia
Canada

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With International Relations

University of British Columbia
Canada

Skills

  • Agile
  • Financial Reporting
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Management
  • Talent Development
  • Executive Collaborations
  • Analytical Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Diversity Training

Timeline

Director of Grants and Scholarships

Richmond Community Foundation
01.2015 - Current

Educator

Richmond School District
01.2012 - Current

Advocacy and Grants Committee

Child Care Development Advisory Committee
01.2012 - Current

MBA - Strategic Management

Managemet Centre Innsbruck

Master of Arts - Global Business Management

Royal Roads University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science With International Relations

University of British Columbia
MARYAM BAWA