Sanam Nawaz-Lehman
Peterborough,ON
Summary
I am a detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. I have a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. I've been recognized for taking a proactive approach to problem solving, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
04.2020 - 11.2025
- I took time off of my career and from school to raise my three young kids, all under the age of five. Now that they're old enough, I need to help support our young family.
Contract Writer
Avant Garde Agency
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Worked mainly for Avant Garde Agency, headed by Nicole Noworyta
- Composed blog posts and social media post captions
- Research work for company to compile for marketing
- Created templates for newsletters and PR profiles
Sales Associate
Indigo Books & Music Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Trained in product placement, customer service, opening and closing tills
- Experience in every department (lifestyle, paper, and an emphasis in the kids department)
- Lead on event planning for children department's events
- Consistently held highest numbers in PWP sales
Creative Content Lead
Bay Street Journal
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Content owner
- Key contact for creative content
- Responsible for cohesive and consistent content on all social media platforms
- Developing relationships with influencers and industry leaders
- Writing everything from emails to website content
- Working directly with leaders in the creative and business industries to build an efficient online platform and publication
Seasonal Receptionist
Rising Suns Productions
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Fielding phone calls in and out of office, established phone etiquette
- Managed catering for entire office of 30+ people every day
- Maintaining office appearance and organization
- Filing, printing, scanning, proofreading
Editorial Assistant Intern
BCS Group
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Manned front desk and became the greeting face to all incoming clients
- Organized appointments, business trips for Head Editors
- Directed all incoming phone calls and established phone etiquette
- Searched for and connected with contributors for magazines
- Wrote excerpts for 9 different magazines
- Resolved copyright issues with artists and contributors
Education
Bachelor Degree - English, History
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Toronto, ON11.2025
High School Diploma -
EARL HAIG SECONDARY SCHOOL
06-2016
Skills
- Experienced in marketing communications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
- Established phone etiquette and front of house management
- Multilingual
- Proven sales ability, exceptional customer relations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Career Break
04.2020 - 11.2025
Sales Associate
Indigo Books & Music Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2020
Creative Content Lead
Bay Street Journal
10.2017 - 05.2019
Contract Writer
Avant Garde Agency
09.2017 - 08.2021
Seasonal Receptionist
Rising Suns Productions
06.2017 - 08.2017
Editorial Assistant Intern
BCS Group
11.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor Degree - English, History
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
High School Diploma -
EARL HAIG SECONDARY SCHOOL
Awards
Heather Patterson Scholarship Award, June 2016
Scholarship awarded to a female student with great contribution to the English Department of Earl Haig Secondary School.
Pierre Berton Senior Poetry Award 2016, May 2016
"I: Hestia, a Slam Poem" won the award for best senior poetry in the Pierre Berton Writing Contest of 2016, at Earl Haig Secondary School
Award for Digital Art and Accomplishment
Awarded to the student most accomplished in using Adobe Creative Cloud software for creative and marketing pursuits