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Suja Biber

Suja Biber

Waterloo,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in strategic leadership and program execution, focused on implementing innovative solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness. Skilled in public speaking, project management, and stakeholder collaboration within the health and wellness sectors. Dedicated to building partnerships and achieving outstanding results with a dynamic approach. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities, with a proven ability to adapt quickly. Known for guiding teams, managing complex projects, and aligning processes with organizational goals while maintaining high standards and a commitment to excellence. Recognized for a collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to delivering effective solutions.

Work History

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

Physiotherapist

Hospitals & Clinics
02.1998 - 12.2013

Education

Master's Degree - Public Administration

Madurai Kamaraj University
TN

Master's Degree - Physiotherapy

Thanthai Rover's College
Tamilnadu

Diploma - Occupational Health Safety And Wellness

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON

Policy And Procedures

Western University
London, ON
02.2025

Certification - Stragetic Planning

Charity Village
12.2024

College diploma - Business Management

Canadian Business College
Mississauga, ON
12.2024

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
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Corporate Engagement Lead

Canadian Cancer Society
02.2022 - 08.2022

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

Master's Degree - Public Administration

Madurai Kamaraj University

Master's Degree - Physiotherapy

Thanthai Rover's College

College diploma - Business Management

Canadian Business College

Diploma - Occupational Health Safety And Wellness

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Policy And Procedures

Western University

Certification - Stragetic Planning

Charity Village

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