Naim Kassamali
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Versatile, people-facing communications and logistics professional with a strong track record of stakeholder coordination, regional event delivery, and community engagement. Deeply experienced in working within Indigenous community contexts, utilizing a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework to connect with diverse audiences. Proven ability to handle high-volume communications, manage digital content systems, and maintain strict brand integrity under pressure. A collaborative problem-solver skilled at bridging the gap between technical execution and authentic human connection.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Lead Photographer
Azuri Media
09.2024 - Current
- Direct diverse groups of subjects during high-pressure events, ensuring a professional, warm, and highly personalized client experience.
- Translate complex technical, visual, and logistical concepts into clear, accessible production plans for corporate and private clients.
- Manage rigorous technical post-production workflows, content editing, digital asset archiving, and client feedback loops to maintain exact brand standards
SNAP Case Manager
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
Thunder Bay, Ontario
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated high-volume group counseling, information sessions, and intake/outtake protocols for children, caregivers, and community partners.
- Adapted communication styles and tones to match distinct audiences, ensuring complex therapeutic frameworks were approachable and supportive.
Undergraduate Recruiter
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Presented promotional material to high-volume live and digital audiences, representing the institutional voice across multiple web platforms.
- Utilized relational central management systems and data-logging software to track outreach analytics, maintaining 100% auditable record accuracy.
- Coordinated across internal departments during live virtual recruitment events, answering real-time inquiries via live chat functions to optimize user experience
Site Supervisor
Science North
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw the logistical structure and travel itineraries for multi-day, regional tours, making dynamic situational decisions regarding scheduling, assets, and personnel under tight deadlines.
- Managed and coordinated a mobile team of 4–8 personnel delivering regional educational programming and events across diverse communities in Northwestern Ontario.
- Maintained continuous, clear communication lines between organizational leadership, field staff, and community stakeholders to ensure seamless event experiences
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
- Deliver complex, trauma-informed crisis curriculum to frontline personnel, ensuring compliance with strict organizational standards.
- Evaluate and assess written and physical core competencies of staff members, providing clear, structured editorial feedback and guidance.
Classroom Clinical Assistant
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
Thunder Bay, ON
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Co-developed customized curriculum and structural support frameworks for high-needs students, focusing primarily on Indigenous children with traumatic pasts.
- Applied culturally responsive communication, deep listening, and co-regulation strategies to navigate sensitive stakeholder relationships
Science/STEM Communicator
Science North
Thunder Bay, Ontario
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicated complex scientific and educational materials to live audiences, tailoring vocabulary and delivery to engage diverse demographics.
- Amended live performance scripts and operational plans on the fly based on changing venue requirements, audience needs, and timing constraints
Education
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -
Cornell University
08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2018
Skills
- Digital Fluency & Assets: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail), central data management systems, advanced digital workflows, and post-production software
- Communications & Copywriting: High-volume digital correspondence, public speaking, program copy, script adaptation, stakeholder liaison
- Event Logistics & Supervision: Team leadership (4–8 staff), regional multi-day travel execution, situation-dependent decision-making, and risk management
- Community Contexts: Extensive experience delivering programming for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children, families, and organizations
- Core Strengths: Empathic leadership, critical thinking, crisis intervention, cross-departmental collaboration, and adaptive tone management
Volunteer Experience
- Head coach – Boys & Girls Basketball (JV & Varsity), Superior CVI and Westmount SS, Nov 01/17 - Mar 03/25
- Coach – Boys & Girls Soccer, Brampton FC AKYSB, Superior Rush & Lakehead University, Jan 01/09 - Dec 31/12, Jan 01/17, Jan 01/21 - Present
Professional References
Available upon request
Timeline
Owner/Lead Photographer
Azuri Media
09.2024 - Current
SNAP Case Manager
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
02.2024 - 08.2024
Classroom Clinical Assistant
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
06.2023 - 02.2024
Science/STEM Communicator
Science North
07.2021 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Recruiter
Lakehead University
09.2019 - 05.2021
Site Supervisor
Science North
05.2016 - 08.2018
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer
Dilico Anishnabek Family Care
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lakehead University