Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
https://www.linkedin.com/in/remya-shylaja-raveendran-pillai-059943104
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Remya Shylaja Raveendran Pillai

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Project Management student with experience in community engagement, event coordination, and project planning. Proven ability to support team goals through research, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Excels at developing and implementing safety procedures, organizing training, and supporting HR initiatives. Passionate about making a positive impact through non-profit work, demonstrated through leading a successful charity event for Make-A-Wish Canada.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDS Product Demonstrator

Costco Wholesale
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted 250 engaging product demonstrations for CDS, showcasing features and benefits to potential customers
  • Gathered and analyzed feedback from around 500 customers to enhance demonstration techniques and deepen product understanding
  • Enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement by 30% through effective demonstration presentations

HR Associate

Study Quotient
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Recruited school students for civil service courses and personality development programs, achieving an average of 5 enrolments per week.
  • Implemented a structured assessment process, evaluating candidates' problem-solving skills through 2 specialized tests.
  • Conducted orientations for new employees, providing essential information about company policies, benefits, and culture.
  • Ensured 100% legal compliance and best practices across 2 offices.


HR Associate

Cyberia Softwares
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Executed 100+ interviews and assessed candidates for sales, marketing, finance, and business analyst roles.
  • Implemented rigorous organizational fit assessments to ensure alignment between candidates and company culture, reducing turnover by 30%.
  • Facilitated performance review meetings, offering constructive feedback to employees to foster professional development.
  • Designed and conducted 3 training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of 25 employees.
  • Evaluated monthly training feedback, yielding a 20% increase in participant satisfaction.
  • Implemented flexible work arrangements, performance-based incentives, and mentorship programs, boosting employee satisfaction and reducing turnover by 20%

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Project Management -

Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
08.2024

Post-Graduate Certificate in HR Management -

Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
12.2023

Skills

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Time Management
  • Presentation development
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Proactive problem-solver
  • Project planning
  • Risk management
  • Quality management
  • Event coordination
  • Leadership and CSR
  • Stakeholder management
  • Procurement management

Certification

  • WHMIS Certification
  • First Aid & CPR Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • ED Support Volunteer, Make a Difference, Trivandrum, 06/2018-04/2019, Developed educational materials and 25 lesson plans to aid learning of underprivileged children and collaborated with 10 fellow volunteers to execute educational programs, conducting 100 tutoring sessions, and delivering academic support to 30 students in orphanages.
  • Event Volunteer, Make-A-Wish Canada, Ottawa, (Algonquin college)ON, 07/2024, Managed online fundraising platforms and social media promotion on Instagram and Facebook and volunteered to organize and promoting charity event, engaging with participants, and ensuring a smooth flow of activities and raised a target of 1000 CAD.

Languages

English
Full Professional
fre
Elementary
Hindi
Limited Working

Accomplishments

    Dean's Honour List for Project Management course.(Alogonquin college)

Affiliations

  • Member at PMI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/remya-shylaja-raveendran-pillai-059943104

Experienced HR Associate transitioning into project management with a track record of overseeing 10+ projects and achieving an 80% success rate. Proficient in Microsoft Project and Excel, driving a 30% increase in on-time completions and a 20% reduction in project timelines. Strong background in HR management, recruitment, and training, leading to significant productivity and satisfaction improvements. Currently pursuing a Project Management Graduate Certificate at Algonquin College. Passionate about leveraging HR expertise to excel in project management and deliver exceptional results.

Timeline

CDS Product Demonstrator - Costco Wholesale
02.2023 - Current
HR Associate - Study Quotient
11.2019 - 05.2022
HR Associate - Cyberia Softwares
08.2017 - 10.2019
Algonquin College - Post-Graduate Certificate in Project Management,
Algonquin College - Post-Graduate Certificate in HR Management,

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