RIYA BRAR
Port Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Beedie School of Business graduate eager to begin a career in Human Resources. Known for strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving. Collaborative, energetic, and committed to supporting positive employee experiences and effective workplace communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Management Assistant Co-op
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
North Vancouver, Canada
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated logistics, liaised with external vendors, and developed comprehensive project plans in a leadership role for multiple senior management forums
- Led the launch of ICBC’s first corporate mentoring program, surpassing participation goals with 190 mentors and 400 employees, while supporting talent development through mentoring check-ins, stakeholder communication, and program administration
- Supported HR initiatives by developing documentation and synthesizing insights that informed improvements to forums, mentoring programs, and leadership competency frameworks
- Partnered with the HRIS team to pilot the mentoring program using SAP Success Factors
Library Assistant
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Articulated complex concepts from text form to digital form for the Centre of Accessible Learning to assist those students who have vision impairment
- Scanned 500+ page special collection books per shift to preserve content in digital form
- Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office to independently complete assigned tasks in priority sequence
Front Desk
Cactus Club Café
Coquitlam, Canada
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated with customers to understand and accommodate their needs and ensure a positive dining experience
- Established an enthusiastic greeting to welcome patrons
- Identified and resolved issues and provided conflict resolution to improve guest experiences
Shift Leader
Squish Juicery
Port Coquitlam
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Promoted exceptional customer service by processing transactions and orders accurately and efficiently
- Managed opening and closing store procedures to ensure all tasks were completed in the allotted 30-minute time frame to maintain workflow
- Assisted team members in juice production with speed and precision while demonstrating compliance with all food safe protocol to produce 60 litres of juice daily
- Maintained high quality work and lead by example as shift leader while assisting customers, fulfilling orders, and working on the production line
Coach
Tri-City Eagles Field Hockey Club
Coquitlam, Canada
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Committed to attending all practices and games, coaching, and guiding a team through the season to win 2nd place at championships
- Improved the confidence and field hockey skills of young players using valuable coaching tactics, implementing a weekly progress report, and offering one-on-one personalized training sessions
Teacher Assistant
School District 43 Summer Learning
Coquitlam, Canada
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Volunteered in a class working on reading and writing skills with grade 2 students
- Contributed to improvement of students' readiness and confidence for grade level transition
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources & Management Information Systems
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University
12.2025
Skills
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder communication
- HRIS exposure
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail
- Confidentiality awareness
Websites
Timeline
Talent Management Assistant Co-op
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
09.2024 - 08.2025
Library Assistant
Simon Fraser University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Front Desk
Cactus Club Café
02.2023 - 08.2023
Shift Leader
Squish Juicery
08.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher Assistant
School District 43 Summer Learning
07.2019 - 08.2019
Coach
Tri-City Eagles Field Hockey Club
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources & Management Information Systems
Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University