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Prerna Talwar

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

  • Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, and conflict resolution skills in residence life and student-led initiatives.
  • Capable of providing training and support to peer teams and student groups on effective communication and engagement practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills developed through the undergraduate course workload, volunteer activities and professional experience.
  • Experienced in supporting wellness, diversity, and inclusion through content, workshops, and policy initiatives in campus settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Storyteller Ambassador

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Captured photographs and videos to showcase life in residence for current and prospective residents
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions with other professionals to generate innovative ideas to highlight the personal narratives of a diverse community creatively
  • Develop social media strategies to increase brand visibility and engagement by posting creative reels, live sessions using trendy hashtags, engaging captions, Instagram interaction features and designing posters
  • Create engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

Content Development (Volunteer)

ACCESS Youth Council
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Developed and curated content for online and in-person initiatives promoting youth mental wellness resources on campus
  • Designed and implemented engagement materials to improve awareness and access to mental health support among students at the University of Alberta
  • Facilitated workshops and discussions to foster early intervention and promote community support networks
  • Drafted and edited materials such as brochures, blogs, and newsletters, along with developing educational resources tailored to diverse youth demographics to ensure accessibility and effectiveness

UofA Ambassador (Volunteer)

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked collaboratively with peers and the International Department of the university to optimize campus tours, events, and Student Support Services
  • Volunteered over 20 hours in Fall Term 2023 while guiding and assisting the current and prospective students as well as contributing to the success of the Open House
  • Participated in promotional events to showcase university programs and events through diverse communication

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Planned and chaired recurring community meetings, facilitating seamless communication of critical residence and university updates among 50 residents.
  • Fostered collaborative partnerships with the area Residence Association to proactively address the educational and social requirements of residents.
  • Submitted comprehensive and timely objective reports to supervisors, encompassing various areas such as incident reports, program proposals, and programming logs in the Advocate software.
  • Exemplified a positive role model through academic performance and exemplary community living, while maintaining an active and visible presence within the residential community.
  • Conducted research on 'Diversity and Inclusion in residence' as a part of the course SOC 315, which analyzed the existing policies and suggested new policies in the residence.

Non-Profit Board Student Internship Program

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Actively participated in an extensive series of 15 hours of workshops per week, which focused on non-profit board governance, encompassing vital areas including Financial Responsibilities, Organization Purpose and Planning, Building Strong Teams and Policy Development.
  • Served as a valuable member of the board at CCI-LEX school, collaborating with esteemed colleagues and forming policies under the mentorship of an experienced mentor.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in navigating unexpected changes within the organization.

English Second Language Instructor

Vast Overseas Education
Amritsar, India
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Taught IELTS- English Language Proficiency Test to a class of 150 students with an emphasis on non-English background students.
  • Developed a social media strategy for the engagement of over 100+ parents and students across WhatsApp groups.
  • Utilized my expertise as a content writer to craft compelling and impactful statements of purpose and scholarship answers, increasing students' chances of securing scholarships by up to 80%. in universities based in USA, Canada and Australia.
  • Increased productivity by 15% by leveraging automation techniques in MS Excel, critically analyzing protocols, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Mentor (Volunteer)

Mission Deep Charitable Institute
Amritsar, India
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported the development of planning for programs providing personal, educational and social development.
  • Supervised student performance and academic progress throughout the semester.
  • Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of students belonging to rural backgrounds to academics and residence life.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY, international relations and women and gender studies

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04.2025

Skills

Social Media Strategy & Content Creation: Developed creative and engaging reels, live sessions, and posts across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to promote residence life as a Storyteller Ambassador, Residence Services

Digital Advertising & Analytics: Applied audience engagement strategies using platform features such as hashtags and interactive tools; familiar with Google Ads and paid promotion methods

Community engagement and brand promotion: Promoted university services and events through storytelling and peer engagement, aligning with institutional branding strategies as a Storyteller Ambassador and UofA Ambassador

Project Management & Collaboration: Led community meetings and collaborated with residence associations to address resident needs as a Resident Assistant in Lister Residence

Certification

Leadership Certificate - Sustaining Momentum-2022 -University of Alberta Students’ Union

Public Speaking and Leadership Certificate- Winter Conference-2024- Alberta Youth Parliament

Timeline

Storyteller Ambassador

University of Alberta
08.2024 - 04.2025

Content Development (Volunteer)

ACCESS Youth Council
09.2023 - 04.2025

UofA Ambassador (Volunteer)

University of Alberta
08.2023 - 04.2025

Resident Assistant

University of Alberta
08.2023 - 04.2024

Non-Profit Board Student Internship Program

University of Alberta
09.2022 - 01.2023

English Second Language Instructor

Vast Overseas Education
04.2020 - 04.2021

Mentor (Volunteer)

Mission Deep Charitable Institute
10.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY, international relations and women and gender studies

University of Alberta

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