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Alfiyah Qureshi

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Passionate and dedicated professional with a postgraduate degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications, seeking the position of Senior Coordinator, Youth Participation at UNICEF Canada. Adept at engaging young minds, conducting research, and implementing innovative strategies for meaningful youth participation in policy advocacy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Assistant

Toronto Beaches Kumon Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Guided young individuals through math and reading programs, fostering organizational skills, personality development, and responsibility
  • Co-developed comprehensive content for the employee handbook, ensuring clarity and alignment with company policies
  • Utilized Trello for efficient task organization
  • Ensured a youth-friendly approach, focusing on effective communication and adapting teaching methods to suit individual learning needs
  • Facilitated a supportive environment for skill development, fostering organizational skills, and promoting responsibility among participants

Research Associate

Ahmedabad University
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Organized and analyzed over 50% of primary and secondary data, conducted interviews, and prepared questionnaires
  • Coordinated with research team to deduce findings and planned strategies for future steps
  • Collaborated closely with over 50 members of diverse research team, leveraging collective expertise to deduce actionable findings and strategically plan future steps for impactful youth participation initiatives
  • Applied advanced statistical software, such as JASP, to perform in-depth quantitative data analysis, facilitating evidence-based decision-making for youth-focused programs and activities

Student Coordinator Intern

Bloom Mantra
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided vital administrative support, demonstrating organizational prowess in coordinating events that effectively raised mental health awareness among youth
  • Conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative research to understand youth engagement preferences and crafted data-driven strategies
  • Proficiently utilized Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, and G-Suit for streamlined communication and documentation, aligning with modern technologies highlighted in the JD

Peer Educator

Acumen 360
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Delivered impactful training sessions and presentations on essential personal and professional development topics, reflecting a commitment to fostering the growth of youth
  • Maintained and updated comprehensive training documentation, emphasizing a meticulous attention to detail
  • Analyzed valuable feedback data to continually enhance the effectiveness of training programs, aligning with the JD's emphasis on data analysis for program improvement

Education

Master of Science in Project Management, Corporate and Organizational Communications -

Northeastern University
01.2023

Master of Arts, Psychology -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

St. Xavier's College
01.2018

Skills

  • Data Gathering
  • Test Administration
  • Project Support
  • Performance Improvement
  • File Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Student Relations

Volunteer Experience

Hope Initiative Foundation, 06/01/22, Present, 

Partnerships Recruitment Associate:

  • Communicated with non-profit organizations, pitched Hope's mission, and matched student volunteers with community partners.
  • Researched partners across Canada, attended team meetings, and utilized Slack and Excel for effective communication and record-keeping.

Timeline

Student Assistant

Toronto Beaches Kumon Center
05.2022 - Current

Research Associate

Ahmedabad University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Student Coordinator Intern

Bloom Mantra
06.2019 - 11.2019

Peer Educator

Acumen 360
12.2018 - 03.2019

Master of Science in Project Management, Corporate and Organizational Communications -

Northeastern University

Master of Arts, Psychology -

Maharaja Sayajirao University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

St. Xavier's College

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