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Shirin Sabahi

Toronto,ON

Summary

As a passionate advocate for female empowerment and innovation in business, I bring a blend of analytical insight and strategic vision, honed through over 10 years of work experience. With a passionate commitment to breaking barriers and fostering diversity, I am eager to pursue an MBA to further develop my leadership skills and specialize in women's entrepreneurship. I aspire to mentor future generations of female leaders and drive positive change in the corporate landscape. With a dedication to excellence and a determination to make a difference, I am ready to seize this opportunity and contribute to a more inclusive and forward-thinking business world.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Coordinator

Ontario Center of Innovation
01.2023 - 01.2024

Managed a $22.7 million provincially funded project, ensuring its completion within the allocated budget.

Operations Specialist

Ontario Center of Innovation
10.2021 - 01.2023

Spearheaded business development initiatives, focusing on building key relationships within the Ontario and Canadian innovation ecosystems to foster growth.

Supply Chain Specialist

Noble AgroFood INC
01.2018 - 10.2021

Introduced new food products to the market, collaborating with international suppliers to ensure compliance with import regulations and adherence to quality standards.

Project Coordinator

Amad Polymer CO
09.2012 - 09.2016

Collaborated with the project manager and stakeholders to create a comprehensive project plan, detailing objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines, ensuring a structured and transparent approach to project execution.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Queens University
Kingston, ON
01.2025

Certificate - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Udemy
07.2023

Graduate Certificate - Operation And Supply Chain Management

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Advanced Diploma - Data Science

Metro College of Technology
Toronto, ON
08.2021

Diploma - Office Administration

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto
10.2018

BBA - Management

Allameh Tabatabaei University
Tehran, Iran
07.2015

Skills

  • Core Skills Program Development & Management
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Startup Mentoring & Advising
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Teamwork, Collaboration & Adaptability
  • Business Model Design
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Public Speaking
  • Innovation & Creativity in Program Delivery

Professional Software

  • Python
  • VBA
  • Salesforce
  • Tableau
  • MS Office Suite (Advanced)

Languages

English (Fluent)
French (Intermediate)
Persian (Native)

Volunteer Experience

Virtual Instructor, Arfak NGO, Tehran, 03/2020-Present

  • Spearheaded a virtual education initiative to provide comprehensive math and science instruction to child laborers in Iran, aiming to bridge educational gaps and empower disadvantaged youth with essential knowledge and skills.

Program Manager, Arfak NGO, Tehran, 05/2012- 09/2016

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive program that empowers women to create and sell handicrafts, fostering economic independence and skill development, and establishing a sustainable income source through a local market sales platform.

Timeline

Senior Program Coordinator

Ontario Center of Innovation
01.2023 - 01.2024

Operations Specialist

Ontario Center of Innovation
10.2021 - 01.2023

Supply Chain Specialist

Noble AgroFood INC
01.2018 - 10.2021

Project Coordinator

Amad Polymer CO
09.2012 - 09.2016

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Queens University

Certificate - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Udemy

Graduate Certificate - Operation And Supply Chain Management

University of Toronto

Advanced Diploma - Data Science

Metro College of Technology

Diploma - Office Administration

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

BBA - Management

Allameh Tabatabaei University
Shirin Sabahi