SYED KHAWAR
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Administrative and governance professional with over 4 years of experience managing compliance, stakeholder relations, and operational frameworks within government-backed organizations. Expert in interpreting regulatory guidelines, managing sensitive documentation, and facilitating committee-level decision-making. Proven track record of accuracy in financial reporting and minute-taking for multi-stakeholder initiatives. SFU BBA graduate with a strong foundation in sustainable policy and public administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooperative Governance Advisor & Loan Steward
SOLID STATE COMMUNITY INDUSTRIES
Surrey, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Governance & Compliance: Acted as the primary governance advisor for a portfolio of 15+ worker cooperatives, guiding boards of directors on incorporation requirements, bylaw adherence, and compliance with the Cooperative Association Act.
- Committee Administration: Coordinated and documented high-level stakeholder meetings, ensuring accurate recording of minutes, decision logs, and action items for funding committees.
- Grant & Loan Administration: Managed the compliance and reporting process for a $200,000+ non-extractive loan fund; verified applicant eligibility, prepared investment memos for the credit committee, and maintained audit-ready financial records.
- Policy Implementation: Developed and standardized internal operational policies for new organizational cohorts, ensuring alignment with provincial funding mandates and organizational bylaws.
- Stakeholder Relations: Served as the central point of contact between cooperative members, funding partners, and internal leadership, resolving inquiries with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
Program Facilitator & Community Liaison
C.R.E.A.T.E (WRAP/ City Of Surrey)
Surrey, Canada
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Program Coordination: Collaborative delivery of City of Surrey youth initiatives, ensuring program activities aligned with municipal objectives and community engagement goals.
- Public Engagement: Facilitated workshops and public-facing sessions for diverse community groups, managing logistics, room bookings, and participant communications.
- Reporting: Tracked program metrics and attendance data to support reporting requirements for municipal stakeholders.
Business Administrator & Operations Lead
REVERIE
Surrey, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Vendor Management: Negotiated and managed contracts with international suppliers, ensuring strict adherence to procurement schedules, and quality standards.
- Records Management: Maintained detailed financial records and inventory logs, utilizing database tools to track revenue cycles and operational expenses.
- Regulatory Alignment: Structured the business supply chain to meet sustainability standards, requiring detailed documentation and verification of vendor practices.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainable Business
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Burnaby, BC01-2024
Study Abroad Program - Business Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Berkeley, CA, USA07.2023
Skills
- Note Taking
- Agenda Preparation
- Records Management
- Policy Interpretation
- Grant Reporting
- Bylaw Compliance
- Board Advisory
- Robert's Rules of Order (Familiarity)
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel/Word)
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat Pro (Document Processing)
Timeline
Program Facilitator & Community Liaison
C.R.E.A.T.E (WRAP/ City Of Surrey)
06.2025 - 10.2025
Business Administrator & Operations Lead
REVERIE
09.2024 - Current
Cooperative Governance Advisor & Loan Steward
SOLID STATE COMMUNITY INDUSTRIES
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Business - Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainable Business
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Study Abroad Program - Business Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY