Communication
Paniz Kimiaei
Business Professional
North York,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Offering outstanding communication and cross-culture team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Participant
Science Discovery Zone
Toronto, Ontario
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Applied the scientific method to help clients in various industries solve their business problems (Government to natural resources to consumer packaging)
- Developed Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategies to encourage minority and marginalized communities to choose Mining as a career for the Government of Canada
- Developed an executive summary for a mental health application, Resilli. Suggested marketing strategies to engage the target audience.
- Developed customer ad-based infographic for sustainable packaging food company, Nature Knows.
Vice-President External
Ryerson Science Society
Toronto, Ontario
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Negotiated and secured the first-ever brand sponsorships, resulting in an additional $1000 in sponsorship funding for students.
- Managed a $10K budget for career events representing 3,000 students in the Faculty of Science.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and society’s policies.
Executive Director
Growscape Talent
Markham, Ontario
07.2021 - Current
- Represented variety of clients to increase sales and revenue through direct marketing approaches.
- Traveled to various locations across Ontario to promote brand awareness and fundraise for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Grew sales and marketing team by sourcing well-qualified employees using new recruitment strategy.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Supported office business development and customer service.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Managed teams of over 20 professionals focused on improving direct marketing initiatives.
Assistant Manager
PUSH Opportunities
Mississauga, Ontario
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Specialized in retail, residential, B2C and B2B direct marketing approaches.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
Assisstant Field Coordinator
foodora Canada
Toronto, Ontario
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Personally, led the orientation & training for over 50 Brand Ambassadors, including 10 team leads
- Prepared budgets (up to $3,000), tracked expenses, and monitored/reported performance metrics
- Supported the Marketing Specialist with scheduling, planning, and executing marketing events
- Conducted all-hands leadership workshops to educate Team Leads & improve performance
- Initiated and implemented several policy changes to improve team attendance and efficiency
- Documented daily performance metrics, materials use, and special incidents
- Solidified a reputation for having “impeccable passion, punctuality, and tireless work ethic”
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON 09.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Program leadership
undefinedInterests
Team-Building
Management
Public Speaking
Recruitment
Health-Care
Work Availability
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Quote
Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.
Jerry Rice
Timeline
Executive Director
Growscape Talent
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
PUSH Opportunities
07.2020 - 08.2021
Participant
Science Discovery Zone
01.2020 - 05.2020
Assisstant Field Coordinator
foodora Canada
06.2019 - 03.2020
Vice-President External
Ryerson Science Society
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
Toronto Metropolitan University
09.2016 - 05.2020
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