Suja Biber
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Program Manager with 20+ years of extensive expertise in strategic leadership and program execution, adept at integrating innovative solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness. Demonstrates a robust skill set in public speaking, project management, and stakeholder collaboration, driving forward-thinking initiatives in health and wellness sectors. Committed to fostering partnerships and applying a dynamic approach to deliver outstanding results and shape the future of program management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Massage Therapist
Massage Addict
08.2017 - Current
Professional Board Member
College of Massage Therapists
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Set strategic goals, achieving measurable improvements in college operations
- Guided policy direction, resulting in enhanced regulatory compliance
- Ensured public interest through collaborative decision-making processes
- Spearheaded strategic college initiatives, shaping policy direction to align with evolving educational landscape and ensuring public interest remains paramount
- Conducted comprehensive analyses of college operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance institutional effectiveness
- Fostered partnerships with key stakeholders, facilitating open dialogue and consensus-building to drive forward-thinking policies and programs
- Pioneered cutting-edge initiatives in massage therapy education, integrating emerging techniques and technologies to maintain the college's competitive edge
- Orchestrated strategic planning processes, setting ambitious yet attainable goals that led to measurable improvements in college performance and student outcomes
Corporate Engagement Lead
Canadian Cancer Society
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Secured sponsorships for 'Relay for Life', enhancing event funding and community engagement
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify potential sponsors, boosting event visibility
- Developed strategic partnerships, resulting in increased donor contributions and support
- Spearheaded sponsor acquisition for 'Relay for Life' event, leveraging strategic networking to secure key partnerships and boost fundraising efforts
- Developed creative outreach strategies to engage potential corporate sponsors, resulting in increased participation and support for cancer research initiatives
- Implemented data-driven approach to identify and target high-potential sponsors, leading to measurable growth in event sponsorship and overall impact
- Fostered strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of sponsorship agreements
- Pioneered new sponsorship models, aligning corporate values with cancer research goals to create mutually beneficial partnerships and drive long-term support
Project Manager
Rotary Club of Ooty
01.2004 - 12.2016
- Responsible for the planning, procurement, and execution of various project with public interest with a defined scope, start, and finish
- As Project managers oversee the team, create workflows, and focus on daily operations
- Manage timelines and resources to ensure the project stays on budget and meets quality standards
- Creating committee for projects
- Explored Community Resources
- Gathered information for flyers, brochures and messages for Volunteers as well as for the public
- Scheduling and Canceling Volunteer appointments
- Implemented appropriate Volunteer standards
- Recruited, Selected volunteers according to the project
- Trained volunteers and gave access to necessary resources
- Clearly identified of each resource and answered question
- Provide high quality service at all times by actively listening to the concerns of the public
- Planned and supervised the delivering of volunteer services
- Documented successful completion of the orientation, training program and the project details
- Actively participate in developing and conducting local fundraising efforts
- Led diverse community projects, managing timelines and resources to ensure on-budget completion while meeting quality standards and public interest goals
- Orchestrated volunteer recruitment, training, and deployment, fostering a cohesive team environment to deliver high-quality community services
- Spearheaded local fundraising efforts, implementing creative strategies to secure resources for community initiatives and maximize project impact
- Oversaw comprehensive project documentation, including orientation completion, training programs, and project details for transparent reporting
- Developed strategic community outreach materials, enhancing public engagement and volunteer participation in Rotary Club initiatives
Physiotherapist
Hospitals & Clinics
02.1998 - 12.2013
Education
Master's Degree - Public Administration
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamilnadu Master's Degree - Physiotherapy
Thanthai Rover's College
TamilnaduDiploma - Occupational Health , Safety And Wellness
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONPolicy And Procedures
Western University
London, ON02.2025
Stragetic Planning
Charity Village
12.2024
College diploma - Business Management
Canadian Business College
Mississauga, ON12.2024
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Public Relations
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Presentation Skills
- Project Planning
- Event Planning
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Program Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Corporate Engagement Lead
Canadian Cancer Society
02.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Massage Therapist
Massage Addict
08.2017 - Current
Professional Board Member
College of Massage Therapists
01.2017 - 12.2024
Project Manager
Rotary Club of Ooty
01.2004 - 12.2016
Physiotherapist
Hospitals & Clinics
02.1998 - 12.2013
College diploma - Business Management
Canadian Business College
Master's Degree - Public Administration
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master's Degree - Physiotherapy
Thanthai Rover's College
Diploma - Occupational Health , Safety And Wellness
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Policy And Procedures
Western University
Stragetic Planning
Charity Village
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