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Rezvan Parnian

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Community Services professional with over 3 years of experience in supporting newcomers, seniors, and diverse populations through settlement services and community programs. Proficient in needs assessment, service navigation, and referrals to community resources, ensuring successful integration into Canadian society. Expertise in cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution enhances client support and advocacy. Experienced in supervising volunteers, coordinating programs, and utilizing data tracking tools for program evaluation and improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Program Supervisor

Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Burnaby, Canada
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided one-to-one support through needs assessments to connect residents with necessary services.
  • Coordinated workshops, group programs, and community events aimed at enhancing social integration and well-being.
  • Established welcoming environments through culturally responsive practices, catering to diverse and vulnerable populations.
  • Oversaw volunteer supervision, ensuring effective task assignment for optimal program execution.
  • Collected essential data on participation rates and client feedback for BC Housing documentation.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and partners to optimize access to services and referrals.
  • Directed community initiatives by engaging volunteers and forming partnerships with local organizations.

Enhanced newcomer support by standardizing intake protocols for equitable service delivery.

Community Assistant

Badbadak Honarha
, Iran
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Distributed educational materials to diverse groups, ensuring equitable access and supporting ongoing community program participation.
  • Enhanced accuracy and efficiency of data collection by streamlining reporting processes for community initiatives.
  • Improved communication channels among participants, volunteers, and partner organizations, fostering stronger collaboration within the community.
  • Established feedback mechanisms for participants and partners, promoting continuous service improvement.
  • Developed comprehensive orientation materials and coordinated sessions to revamp onboarding for new community members.
  • Increased volunteer engagement by forming partnerships with local organizations, strengthening support networks for participants.

Volunteer

Acsa
New Westminster, Canada
  • Enhanced community inclusion by supporting seniors in program involvement.
  • Delivered bilingual communication in English and Farsi to ensure comprehension.
  • Organized activities focused on promoting social connections and enriching program experiences.

Volunteer

Burnaby Neighbourhood House
Burnaby, Canada
  • Supported newcomer seniors by facilitating programs and events that connect them with resources.
  • Evaluated programs through tracking participation and managing activity calendars in Excel.

Education

B.Sc. - Software Computer Engineering

Al-Zahra University
Iran

Skills

Settlement and family services

Community services and support

  • Organizational skills
  • Workflow design

Team collaboration

Healthcare navigation

Problem-solving abilities

  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Independent and team-oriented work
  • Community outreach programs

Languages

  • Farsi
  • English, Advanced
  • Dari, Advanced

Refrences

Reference

· Renu Goodenough
Position: Community Family Program Coordinator at Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Phone: 604 431-0400

Email: renug@burnabynh.ca

· Sara Martinez

Position: Community Senior Program Supervisor at Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Mobile: 236 788-5851

Email: saram@burnabynh.ca

Timeline

Community Program Supervisor

Burnaby Neighbourhood House
03.2025 - Current

Community Assistant

Badbadak Honarha
12.2021 - 02.2024

Volunteer

Acsa

Volunteer

Burnaby Neighbourhood House

B.Sc. - Software Computer Engineering

Al-Zahra University
Rezvan Parnian