Sunanda Sachdev Email & Phone Number

800 King Street West, Kitchener

Kitchener, Canada Area

Attend Board meetings and participate in organization’s governance and policy decisions. Serve on Personnel Committee and involved in hiring of new board-members and conducting staff evaluations, entry and exit interviews. In a secretarial role scribe and circulate meeting minutes. Discuss and support Board initiatives and tasks.

Involved with Quality, Real-Estate & Finance Sub-Committee.

Cambridge And Kitchener, Canada Area

Assess client needs and provide them with support and assistance to facilitate successful integration in the community. Interact with clients, facilitate group sessions and answer client queries regarding immigration (Sponsorship, Permanent Residence, Work Permits, Study Permits, Visa, Change Conditions, Extensions, etc.), housing, legal, education, employment, health, driver license, community support and finances. Following a wrap around and customized client service delivery model, if appropriate connect clients to other agencies and service providers. Connect with, develop meaningful partnerships and liaise with other service providers. Screen volunteers and coordinate English Conversation Circles.

Kitchener, Ontario

As Health and Safety Representative on Joint Health and Safety Committee conducted monthly audits and ensured a safe and healthy workplace is maintained. Made available hazardous material information, provided safety updates, and followed procedures in case of staff concern, injury or unsafe situation reports.

Kitchener, Ontario

As a Refugee Coordinator provided staff support, monitored intake and referrals; tracked client statistics for the program and prepared funder reports. Liaised with Reception House, Citizenship and Immigration Canada and YMCA to coordinate service delivery to newcomer refugees. Provided to clients’ needs assessment, information, referral, interpretation, advocacy and service bridging. In case of high-need clients provided case-management and support in resolving issues in a culturally sensitive manner. Developed and presented information sessions on job-search, resume writing, cover letter, interview skills, post-secondary education, family sponsorship, recreation, and bed bugs. Implemented assessment and data tracking tools. Attend conferences, trainings and stay abreast immigration trends and forecasts.

Waterloo, Ontario

Participate in committees established by the council, contribute to discussions and communicate to school parents. Work collectively towards the common goal of school development, improving teaching, learning and student nurturing initiatives. Plan and carry out Fund-raising initiatives in accordance with board policies and funds raised are used for approved projects. Initiating hosting of International Multicultural festival and Citizenship Ceremony at the school. Coordinated Sports BBQ, Meet the teacher BBQ and lost and found drive items to be delivered to local shelters. As In-class volunteer assisted classroom teacher.

Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Taught biology, chemistry and computers to high-school students. Prepared lesson plan, administered tests and exams; coordinated field trips. Provided one-on-one support, brainstormed ideas and supervised projects for Baccalaureate students. Motivated students to excel academically and maintain good study ethics.

Human Resources Planning And Development

Human Resource Management Principles

Ontario Management Development Certificate-Business Mangement Skills

Ontario Management Development Certificate-Leadership Skills

Masters In Science, Biology

High School, Jk- Grade 12