Zoya Rizwan

(289) 991-3475 | zoyarizwan04@gmail.com | 28 Handley Crescent, Ajax ON L1Z 1M2

Summary of Skills

·         Bachelors in Political Science with WES equivalency of 3 year’s Bachelor degree.

·         Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent understanding of qualitative and quantitative analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Experienced and certified in Standard First Aid & CPR + AED
·         Experienced user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Adobe in creating and editing presentations, spreadsheets, manuals, and proposals.

·         Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills developed by dealing with several customers on a daily basis.

·         Skilled with understanding and simplifying complex problems as well as presenting them to clients or customers

·         Ability to work independently as well as with an interdisciplinary team with minimal supervision.

·         Gravitate towards leadership roles during group projects and take necessary initiatives to produce results.

Education
Event Management – Festival and Conference– Post Graduate                       Graduated June 2018
Centennial College, Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts – Political Science                                                              Graduated June 2014
University of Delhi, India

Work Experience
Coordination Assistant
Impresario Events for Wedding Planning & Decor                                                      Sept 2017 – Present

·         Coordinate events for a variety of clients and a wide range of events

·         Established long lasting vendor relationships to negotiate great contracts for clients

Researched and built long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements – exhibited use of time management and communication skills.
Developed event schedules and assignments to delegate activities and cover all aspects.
Supervised with the execution and implementation of new strategies to identify, assemble and organize items to coordinate events successfully.
 

Event Planner Assistant                                                                                             Sept 2017 –Dec 2017

Stella Décor

·         Utilized financial strategy and negotiations to maximize parameters of an event within a client’s budget

·         Grew volunteer base by 50% during work term through increased awareness and publicity

·         Maintained and updated database of volunteers, events, and donors

·         Planned event advertising, including media outlets, graphics and communications

·         Provided social media support to marketing team with ideas and administrative coordination.

Early Childhood Assistant                                                                                             Dec 2017 –Present

Growing Tykes Learning Center, Toronto

·         Initiated, developed and implemented unique activities for children to keep them engaged and active

·         Designed new system of organizing equipment and supplies for easy retrieval

·         Discussed progress of children and problem solved working alongside with parents and other staff members

·         Created proposals for trip plans to school board to facilitate and encourage learning process

Customer Service Representative                                                                   April 2017 –  Sept 2017

Econolite Canada, Markham, ON

·         Exhibited full inventory management by surveying and quantity tracking as well as placing orders for the daily merchandise.

Successfully resolved discrepancies with clients by managing daily cash and credit banking.
Effectively communicated and assisted customers with questions, concerns, or problems and helped resolve their issue while providing exceptional customer service.
·         Managed and maintained all the equipment used on the work floor.