- Create communications for grant applications and proofread and edit website content- Adhere to and promote the Society’s Code of Conduct and upholds the mission, bylaws and constitution of Sombrilla International Development Society- Actively participate in the meetings and activities of the Society- Attend meetings and actively participate in fundraising and awareness events- Committed to the work of the Society, and promotes its mission to the… Show more - Create communications for grant applications and proofread and edit website content- Adhere to and promote the Society’s Code of Conduct and upholds the mission, bylaws and constitution of Sombrilla International Development Society- Actively participate in the meetings and activities of the Society- Attend meetings and actively participate in fundraising and awareness events- Committed to the work of the Society, and promotes its mission to the publicVISIONA Latin America where individuals and communities enjoy a self-sustained life rooted in social justice.MISSIONSombrilla works in solidarity with Latin American community-led organizations to support the efforts of those communities in achieving equity and improving their quality of life. VALUESHumility: Respecting community cultural knowledge, wisdom and assets to work in solidarity with partners. We support their own paths and efforts towards equity for a better quality of life. Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently in everything we do. Being accountable to donors, partner organizations and communities and following through with commitments. Social Justice: Honouring the dignity, equity and inclusion of all peoples.Sustainability: Forming meaningful long-term relationships to meet community-defined needs without compromising the well-being of future generations. We aim to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human needs without undermining environmental integrity.  Show less

1)Supporting the build and execution of programs and practices to drive inclusion-Managing DEI events and campaigns by partnering with relevant internal parties and external partners-Auditing policies and practices applicable to all employees to identify systemic barriers in the organization -Providing DEI subject-matter expertise to implement DEI initiatives-Building relations with different departments to improve the reach of the function and to support organizational strategy… Show more 1)Supporting the build and execution of programs and practices to drive inclusion-Managing DEI events and campaigns by partnering with relevant internal parties and external partners-Auditing policies and practices applicable to all employees to identify systemic barriers in the organization -Providing DEI subject-matter expertise to implement DEI initiatives-Building relations with different departments to improve the reach of the function and to support organizational strategy -Maintaining and enhancing CWB’s partnership with CCDI 2)Supporting the build and execution of programs and practices to increase representation of designated groups-Supporting the yearly Specialized Recruitment Program -Supporting the Focus groups for Women in Leadership and Persons with Disabilities 3)Data analytics and reporting-Enhancing DEI metrics reporting and processes to measure engagement and progress to bring about the best DEI solutions for the organization-Creating and tracking metrics for every ERG event, and every project and initiative to assess impact and outcomes and aid reporting-Drafting the DEI sections of the quarterly board report, yearly equity report, GPTW culture audit, sustainability report-Analyzing the data from the Great Place to Work annual survey and twice-yearly pulse surveys by designated group4)ERG empowerment, enablement and support-Managing 11 ERGs including interfacing with executive sponsors-Leading the execution of the twice-yearly ERG Mentorship Program and the yearly recognition program for ERG Leaders -Rolling out, analyzing and presenting findings of the yearly ERG Member Survey and using the insights to inform the DEI strategy-Contributing to an inclusive and equitable work environment-Attending conferences around DEI themes and sharing learnings -Staying updated on industry issues and developments -Serving as a change agent for cultural belonging by supporting team and peers Show less

• Supporting the day-to-day activities and initiatives of the Inclusion and Diversity portfolio• Acting as the liaison between the I&D function and Employee Represented Groups (ERGs) to maximize the efforts of ERGs and to promote intersectionality and support diversity programming• Working with many stakeholders across the organization to lead and contribute to special projects and events as needed• Clear communication of updates, challenges/opportunities• Effectively dealing… Show more • Supporting the day-to-day activities and initiatives of the Inclusion and Diversity portfolio• Acting as the liaison between the I&D function and Employee Represented Groups (ERGs) to maximize the efforts of ERGs and to promote intersectionality and support diversity programming• Working with many stakeholders across the organization to lead and contribute to special projects and events as needed• Clear communication of updates, challenges/opportunities• Effectively dealing with conflict and find ways to collaborate with team members • Supporting I&D Senior Manager and other team members as needed • Support ERGs with building and managing content on the intranet ensuring it is relevant and up to date for all ERGs • Supporting ERGs with communications and messaging prior to it going to the communications team • Ensuring all ERG leads and members have access to required information and meetings • Onboarding new ERG leads• Maintaining a monthly cadence to bring ERG leads together, share relevant insights, and provide opportunities for collaboration between ERGs • Supporting and/or leading I & D initiatives as needed• Conducting research – internal and external, including some light data analytics work • Summarizing findings and making recommendations as needed • Tracking progress post implementation and summarizing findings • Online learning focused on equity seeking groups inline with I&D role • Sharing learnings and insights with I&D Senior Manager, key stakeholders, and relevant ERGs through a regular cadence • Building a strong relationship with all leaders/working group of each ERG • Highlighting key insights, challenges, opportunities for each ERG to I&D Senior Manger through a regular cadence• Sharing I&D priorities and focus areas with each ERG on an ongoing basis• Providing input for key reports as needed (board reports, equity refresh, culture audit, etc.)• Creating and maintaining relationships with partner organizations such as CCDI Show less

· Supported the full-cycle recruitment process including the job postings process, screening applications, conducting employment tests and preliminary interviews, pre-screening and reference checks for potential employees.· Administered external websites' advertisements.· Participated in the promotion and sourcing of new graduate talent through participating in campus recruitment strategies. · Coordinated internal and external recruiting programs for CWB Financial Group (virtual… Show more · Supported the full-cycle recruitment process including the job postings process, screening applications, conducting employment tests and preliminary interviews, pre-screening and reference checks for potential employees.· Administered external websites' advertisements.· Participated in the promotion and sourcing of new graduate talent through participating in campus recruitment strategies. · Coordinated internal and external recruiting programs for CWB Financial Group (virtual career fairs, workshops, etc.).· Supported the maintenance of HR recruitment content on the intranet and external website.· Supported the administration and roll out of Talent & HR initiatives (new graduates, diverse talent, and leadership talent).· Data organization with input and reconciliation of recruitment documents.· Worked on preparing, tracking and reporting talent metrics (weekly and monthly).· Supported other Talent & HR projects and initiatives, like Career Services, Digital File Management, and the creation of Interview Guides and Question Bank· Worked closely in supporting the Talent & HR Operations Client Support team with the onboarding of new employees.· Used approved drafts to post position vacancies to the internal and external web. · Acted as a Brand Ambassador for CWB Financial Group.· Organized employee engagement efforts (February Food Challenge) Show less

• Supported six senior leaders with calendar management, expense management and budget tracking, employee recognition and engagement including event management, communications, documentation, presentations and board reporting• Stakeholder management within the People and Culture department and across corporate client groups• Part of the Working Committee to improve the Trust Index scores within the department• Conducted workshops on OneNote to help others improve their productivity… Show more • Supported six senior leaders with calendar management, expense management and budget tracking, employee recognition and engagement including event management, communications, documentation, presentations and board reporting• Stakeholder management within the People and Culture department and across corporate client groups• Part of the Working Committee to improve the Trust Index scores within the department• Conducted workshops on OneNote to help others improve their productivity and efficiency• Conducted interviews to hire Indigenous Interns for the Diverse Sourcing Program• Organized, planned and executed ERG Week to showcase the different Employee Represented Groups• Spearheaded the creation of an Employee Represented Group (ERG) for Latin Americans• Conducted a Diversity and Inclusion workshop on the topic of Privilege for the Organizational Change Management Department Show less

• Supported six senior leaders with calendar management, expense management and budget tracking, employee recognition and engagement including event management, communications, documentation, presentations and board reporting• Stakeholder management within the Human Resources department and across corporate client groups• Supported the Return to Work Efforts for the department• Co-chaired the Employee Represented Group (ERG) ASPIRE (Asians, South Asians and Pacific Islanders… Show more • Supported six senior leaders with calendar management, expense management and budget tracking, employee recognition and engagement including event management, communications, documentation, presentations and board reporting• Stakeholder management within the Human Resources department and across corporate client groups• Supported the Return to Work Efforts for the department• Co-chaired the Employee Represented Group (ERG) ASPIRE (Asians, South Asians and Pacific Islanders Rallying for Equality), growing the membership from under 50 employees to ~130 employees by organizing gatherings and programs to raise awareness and build community• Collaborated with other Employee Represented Groups (ERGs) to create programs that promote intersectionality• Represented the Indigenous ERG, Sharing Circle, to help Talent Acquisition develop Learning Modules for Recruitment• Communications Lead for the cross-ERG Mentorship Program• Supported the administration of annual engagement strategies and measurement, including trust surveying and the creation of the annual equity report and culture audit Show less

• Covered for an emergency departure of the previous Executive Assistant• Supported the Executive Vice President and the Senior Vice President within the Human Resources department with calendar and inbox management• Provided training and transition support to the next Executive Assistant

• Creating show notes for the YourForest podcast: https://yourforestpodcast.com/episode-1• Creating show notes for the Good Fire Podcast: https://yourforestpodcast.com/good-fire-podcast

• Created show notes for the Master Your Life Podcast: https://www.masteryourlife.ca - Recovery Road, Roadmap To The Realms, Regenerate and Rejuvenate• Wrote blog posts for the website• Created articles for UK Health Radio's Health Triangle Magazine

• Created show notes for the Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast: https://shiftworkplace.com/podcast/• Created articles based on Facebook Live Videos and Webinars• Created Pinterest titles and descriptions causing Pinterest views to go up from less than 1,000 to over 180,000 in three weeks and increasing engagement by 4000%• Carried out administrative tasks as needed

• Created special moments for clients

• Provided comfort and support to clients

• Created content for Chetak Caterers and its ventures, PRATVICK and SPOON OF LOVE • Created content for personal events of the owners – birthdays and vacations

• Supported adults with disabilities in daily tasks• Provided residential assistance to clients

• Managed the setup of Google Ads accounts for clients

• Created marketing materials - press releases, staff bios and website content

This position was taken to help an acquaintance get their startup off the ground and running.• Created an event blueprint to plan, execute and assess any events conducted • Created Google forms to manage space bookings, track memberships and analyze footfall • Made promotional calls to 200 actors to invite them to Castiko’s launch party• Suggested, planned, organized, shopped for, and executed an event (Holi Paint Party)• Created content, images and an upload calendar for… Show more This position was taken to help an acquaintance get their startup off the ground and running.• Created an event blueprint to plan, execute and assess any events conducted • Created Google forms to manage space bookings, track memberships and analyze footfall • Made promotional calls to 200 actors to invite them to Castiko’s launch party• Suggested, planned, organized, shopped for, and executed an event (Holi Paint Party)• Created content, images and an upload calendar for the social media pages in the absence of the Social Media Manager Show less

• Performed administrative tasks as needed to support the Founder and Director• Managed a team of 20 writers – briefing them about the client and the project, collating and editing their work, providing feedback, managing the workflow and keeping pipelines full• Accountable for creating and tracking delivery schedules of different projects, ensuring to meet delivery deadlines• Proofread, edited, suggested changes in syntax, content, length, format and layout and created content for… Show more • Performed administrative tasks as needed to support the Founder and Director• Managed a team of 20 writers – briefing them about the client and the project, collating and editing their work, providing feedback, managing the workflow and keeping pipelines full• Accountable for creating and tracking delivery schedules of different projects, ensuring to meet delivery deadlines• Proofread, edited, suggested changes in syntax, content, length, format and layout and created content for advertising copy• Coordinated with freelancers and arranged their payments• Wrote content for manuals, articles, business reports, newsletters, websites and blogs according to the project-specific and/or client-specific style guidelines and feedback• Responsible for communication with over 250 prospects and secured ~35 (~20%) conversions• Managed the customer journey from acquisition to project completion with clients like Siemens, Digital L&K Saatchi and Saatchi, Bajaj Finserv and Edelweiss • Created the content for the Baby Natura website (www.babynaturafood.com) at the client’s location in Thane, India as a Full-Time Equivalent • Trained the trainers and quality coaches to teach summary writing to quality auditors at eClerx in Chandigarh, India Show less

• Created content for articles, business reports, newsletters, marketing material, web sites and blogs for ~20 clients, following project-specific and/or client-specific style guidelines• Responded to content inquiries and guided prospects to the right service• Represented LexiConn at promotional events

• Conducted research about feminist issues on pop culture and academic platforms • Curated and created content on feminist issues

• Tracked the client’s domain (health and raw vegan food) for relevant content • Curated and created content (articles and listicles) on topics related to the domain for the client’s website

• Developed the music and dance curriculum for Playschool, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten in accordance with the Primary Years Programme (PYP)• Planned, executed and documented daily lessons for presentation to students • Built a creative learning environment by decorating and updating the classroom based on the lessons being taught• Created video e-portfolios for all 370 students with feedback for student growth and reflection• Organized two concerts each… Show more • Developed the music and dance curriculum for Playschool, Nursery, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten in accordance with the Primary Years Programme (PYP)• Planned, executed and documented daily lessons for presentation to students • Built a creative learning environment by decorating and updating the classroom based on the lessons being taught• Created video e-portfolios for all 370 students with feedback for student growth and reflection• Organized two concerts each for all four grades• Spearheaded, planned and executed the activities of the Early Years Events Committee Show less

• Assisted the homeroom teacher in teaching English, Math and General Science to Grade 1 students• Assisted the Primary Music Teacher in teaching music to Grades 1 to 5 and organizing the year-end concert • Assisted in organizing an after-school Extra-Curricular activity in journalism• Taught an after-school Extra-Curricular activity in belly dancing

• Conducted research on influential figures in history• Wrote biographies for the online educational portal

Played the role of a belly dancer in 2 episodes of the TV Show ‘Dil Dosti Dance’ on VH1