Vanja Dasovic
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the organization. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and business executives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator, OD, Culture & Engagement
Fraser Health Authority
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate, manage, and provide support for assigned programs, and program-related activities within organization development, culture & engagement portfolio.
- Manage programs and services to support and enhance culture, engagement and organizational priorities.
- Central point of contact, prepare and distribute communication, draft correspondence, receive and respond to related inquiries, liaising with internal and external stakeholders for communication around programs.
- Assist in the evaluation of programs/projects in collaboration with the ODCE team, contributing to the evaluation and assessment of program outcomes.
- Prepare agendas, materials, and minutes, coordinating sessions/workshops/events, developing/sending communication, collecting/summarizing resource materials, maintaining electronic files, and preparing/editing/maintaining documents, web pages and SharePoint site files.
- Organize workflow, develop and implement work methods and procedures that support the objective of the programs/projects, determine priorities, resolve day-to-day issues and evaluate operating procedures/processes.
- Develop and recommend system improvements and implement approved changes.
- Maintain budget data including analyzing, reconciling, recommending changes, project requirements, and preparing funding transfers and budget submissions.
- Calendar support to Director of Organization Development, Culture and Engagement.
Human Resources Assistant
City Of Coquitlam
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported daily operations of a busy human resources department and coordinated itineraries, scheduled appointments for human resources staff, and both phone and in-person interviews.
- Managing administration of City of Coquitlam LinkedIn account.
- Completing entry-level and senior employment reference checks.
- Onboarding and leading new employees through orientations across all portfolios.
- Organizing, managing arrangements, and lead point of contact for mentoring sessions with excluded managers.
- Planning, organizing and supporting annual Long Service/Retirement Awards.
- Supporting a wide range of tasks that assists with organizational development and training such as booking and managing administration of corporate training.
- Providing support to the Human Resources Director, and Human Resources Management team in the unexpected absence of key staff.
- Negotiating contracts with external vendors/booking external vendors for critical staff engagement events.
- Drafting and posting leadership articles and diversity, equity, and inclusion content for internal communication channels.
- Creating and updating timelines, checklists, spreadsheets, master tracking sheets, managing and analyzing survey results.
- Experienced and proficient in PeopleSoft, CEDMS, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, CorQBoard, Hootsuite and Survey Monkey.
Co-Founder/Business Co-Owner
MV Decor Ltd.
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed comprehensive business plan that guided the start up towards long-term success and profitability.
- Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, building a diverse team of skilled professionals who contributed significantly to the businesses success.
- Grew the client database through targeted outreach, conferences and networking events.
- Built and maintained long-term, positive relationships with a variety of event vendors in the Lower Mainland.
- Preferred vendor with numerous event venues in the Lower Mainland.
- Coordinated high-end weddings with clients, vendors, and venue staff.
- Performed decor design, planning, logistics and effective onsite event management.
- Conducted site visits, coordinated and executed details for events ranging in size from 50-500+ attendees.
- Ensured client satisfaction by providing exceptional service to all clients.
- Created design concepts and managed day of coordination for luxury wedding magazine styled photoshoots.
- Featured in WedLuxe Magazine.
- Awards won: 2018 Global Wedding Awards for best new wedding planning company, The British Columbia Wedding Awards 2020 Winner, 2021 WedLuxe Glitterati Member.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB2026
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC2021
High School Diploma -
Pinetree Secondary School
Coquitlam, BC2007
Skills
- Office Administration
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- Staff Engagement
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Event Planning
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Program Coordinator, OD, Culture & Engagement
Fraser Health Authority
10.2022 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
City Of Coquitlam
08.2021 - 10.2022
Co-Founder/Business Co-Owner
MV Decor Ltd.
01.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
Athabasca University
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
British Columbia Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Pinetree Secondary School
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