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Sanjana Sharma

Sanjana Sharma

Project Manager | Back-End Developer
Vancouver,ON

Summary

Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

George Brown College | Communal Lunch Project
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively to develop programming to expand project outreach.
  • Spearheaded social media marketing and strategies to improve engagement with students and national campus partners.
  • Supported project programming, including types of events, target campuses, and redefining project goals.

Junior Coordinator

Lakehead University | Food and Conference Services
Thunder Bay , ON
04.2022 - Current
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
  • Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Hosted virtual and hybrid conferences of up to 200 participants.
  • Developed virtual event platform and utilized web tools to create media to enhance virtual conferencing user experience.
  • Utilized CSS to enhance fonts on event website.
  • Effectively communicated event deadlines, tasks assigned, and responsibilities with team.
  • Ensured clients' expectations are met and exceeded.
  • Website development as Unit Administrator for organization's webpage.

Data Analysis

Big Data Project
Thunder Bay , ON
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing dataset.
  • Utilized machine learning models to analyze data (Random Forest, Decision Tree, Cross Validation, Naive Bayes).

Vice-President of Advocacy

Lakehead University Student Union
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Spearheaded student life and programming.
  • Strategic outreach to increase student engagement.
  • Oversaw six student centers and over 100 student clubs.
  • Organized events, including Orientation catered to over 1,500 incoming students.
  • Fostered partnerships with stakeholders and community partners.

Representative

Canadian Federation of Students
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Represented LUSU at provincial and national levels.
  • Improved co-branding for campaigns.
  • Researched relevant resources to assist members, identified member representation needs, and troubleshot next steps to provide optimal support for member.

Project Assistant

George Brown College | Communal Lunch Project
Thunder Bay , ON
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
  • Hosted events to promote student food security and communal eating.
  • Spearheaded social media marketing and strategies to improve engagement with students and with prospective national campus partners.
  • Developed graphic designs and Instagram Reels to boost social media and brand visibility.

Project Coordinator

Meal Exchange | Students Feeding Change
Thunder Bay , ON
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised over 10 projects and events from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and devised strategies, initiatives and events promoting products and services.
  • Led self-driven initiatives to reach target audience.
  • Researched key factors and hosted regular events.
  • Led movement on campus, which led to drastic increase in food security initiatives.
  • Coordinated and participated in 15 nationwide and province-wide webinars and panels.

Student Union Liaison

Lakehead University Senate
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Built relationships with faculty and partners through academic advocacy.

Director

Board of Directors | Lakehead University Student Union
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Acted as the liaison for students and helped increase outreach.
  • Made recommendations for organizational direction.

Member

Youth Advisory Group | Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Thunder Bay , ON
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Contributed to outreach optimization and marketing strategies to reach target audience.
  • Reviewed digital tools and research areas for improvement.

Member and Co-Chair

Food Security Committee, Lakehead University
Thunder Bay , ON
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
  • Oversaw committee-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Increased food security awareness amongst stakeholders and supported marketing.
  • Secured funding to support various campus projects.

Chapter Leader

Lakehead University Meal Exchange Chapter
Thunder Bay , ON
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Improved public knowledge and perception of group by utilizing social media, partnerships and news highlights.
  • Co-founded the Chapter and led the Executive team to identify annual priorities and implement projects.
  • Led volunteers to host workshops and events.
  • Advanced the Chapter's digital engagement through initiatives to grow social media presence.
  • Secured $13,000 in funding for a project as a team.

Staff Writer

The Argus Newspaper
Thunder Bay , ON
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Created informational copy and blog posts in student life.
  • Focused article research on trends and increased Newspaper's visibility on campus through relevance.

Project Developer

Indraprastha International School
New Delhi
01.2017 - 11.2017

Grade 11 Stream Allotment Software (Java, MySQL)

  • Gained competitive advantage by conducting hands-on research to develop project.
  • Developed and presented project proposal.
  • Managed projects while defining scopes, establishing schedules and estimating expenses.
  • Defined project scopes and schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
05.2022
  • Dean's List 2018

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and Testing
  • Software Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Java
  • MySQL
  • Technical Support
  • Project Documentation
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Leadership

Timeline

Research Assistant - George Brown College | Communal Lunch Project
05.2022 - Current
Junior Coordinator - Lakehead University | Food and Conference Services
04.2022 - Current
Data Analysis - Big Data Project
03.2022 - 04.2022
Vice-President of Advocacy - Lakehead University Student Union
05.2021 - 05.2022
Representative - Canadian Federation of Students
05.2021 - 04.2022
Student Union Liaison - Lakehead University Senate
05.2021 - 04.2022
Member - Youth Advisory Group | Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
11.2020 - 03.2021
Project Assistant - George Brown College | Communal Lunch Project
08.2020 - 06.2021
Director - Board of Directors | Lakehead University Student Union
05.2020 - 04.2021
Chapter Leader - Lakehead University Meal Exchange Chapter
05.2019 - 04.2021
Project Coordinator - Meal Exchange | Students Feeding Change
02.2019 - 12.2020
Member and Co-Chair - Food Security Committee, Lakehead University
02.2019 - 04.2022
Staff Writer - The Argus Newspaper
10.2018 - 01.2020
Project Developer - Indraprastha International School
01.2017 - 11.2017
Lakehead University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Sanjana SharmaProject Manager | Back-End Developer