Experience

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  Grewal Immigration Services Ltd.

  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • Immigration Filing Associate

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    - Preparing and managing various applications, including Express Entry, family sponsorship, Work Permits, Permanent Residence, Study Permits, Open Work Permits, and visitor visas.- Experience in filing of AINP applications and citizenship applications.- Staying updated on Canadian immigration laws and regulations for accurate guidance.- Efficiently handling a caseload of immigration applications, including tracking deadlines and progress, and resolving issues.- Maintaining regular client communication, updating them on application status and document requirements.- Completing and submitting immigration forms accurately and coordinating document translation and certification.- Managing correspondence with immigration authorities and addressing inquiries or requests for additional information.- Assisting clients with fee payments and financial aspects of their applications.- Keeping precise records of client interactions, application details, and timelines.- Collaborating closely with immigration lawyers, paralegals, and team members to ensure client success and uphold professional standards.- Providing exceptional customer service and guidance throughout the immigration journey.- Implementing quality checks to minimize errors and rejections in documents and applications.- Safeguarding client information with the utmost confidentiality and data protection.- Conducting ongoing research to stay informed about changes in immigration laws and policies and seeking process improvements.

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  The Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research

  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • Social Media Manager

    • Apr 2021 - Apr 2023
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    - Developed comprehensive social media strategy for Prince Takamado Japan Centre- Created and managed engaging content on Twitter and Facebook- Built and maintained a strong online community through timely and professional engagement- Monitored campaign performance and generated reports for data-driven decision-making- Stayed current with the latest developments in social media and incorporated new strategies- Collaborated with the team for integrated efforts- Managed social media advertising campaigns, including target audience selection and ad creation with performance analysis- Hosted online events in Zoom and Gather.Town

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  University of Alberta

  • Canada
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Assistant

    • Sep 2019 - Apr 2023

    - Conducted literature reviews and managed citation databases- Designed study procedures and analyzed textual and social survey data- Created data visualizations using Tableau and RStudio- Edited manuscripts, presentations, and aided in research ethics application- Analyzed Political Science department self-study (2018)- Assisted in survey design, data management, and dataset consolidation for Viewpoint Alberta Surveys (2019-2022)- Published results of economic confidence study in peer-review journal (see Publications)

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Apr 2017 - Apr 2023

    - Graded exams and assignments, provided feedback to students and assisted in ensuring grading accuracy and consistency- Led discussion sections, labs, and activities to support student learning- Provided individual or group tutoring and course material support- Assisted in lectures by explaining concepts and demonstrating course content- Taught social science courses (Political science, Social science)- Encouraged student participation, fostered a positive learning environment and maintained effective communication with students and instructors- Contributed to research projects, either as a part of my own research or teaching responsibilities- Mentored students, offering guidance and support to help them achieve academic and career goals

  • Survey Associate

    • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

    - Assisted in survey design, data collection for the "Enriching Learning, Professional Development and Mentoring for Staff, Faculty and Post-Doctoral Fellows" social survey- Cleaned, analyzed survey data, prepared reports and presented findings using Tableau- Built, maintained relationships with stakeholders, assisted with communication strategies and project management- Collaborated with team members, contributed to team discussions and trained new team members

  • Survey, Outreach, and Project Manager

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019

    - Designed and implemented Alberta Provincial Elections social surveys and outreach programs- Managed project timelines, budgets, and resources, analyzed survey and outreach data- Wrote reports and summaries, built relationships with stakeholders and developed communication strategies- Co-led and co-managed teams, provided mentorship and ensured effective collaboration

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  Canadian Equality Consulting

  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Research Associate

    • May 2019 - Jan 2023
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    - Designed research projects for NGOs and for-profits in Alberta and Canada- Developed questionnaires for GBA+ assessment- Consulted Diversity and Inclusion specialists on data collection for GBA+ assessments- Managed and curated databases for over a dozen projects- Identified limitations of survey design for future assessments and proposed new techniques to increase the interpretability of data- Cleaned and prepared data for analysis and analyzed complex datasets with a focus on GBA+- Wrote analytical reports and proposed an evaluation system/framework/methodology for pay equity evaluations

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  MacEwan University

  • Edmonton, Canada

  • Research Assistant

    • Sep 2019 - May 2021
    • Edmonton, Canada

    - Assisted in survey design and data management for Climate Change in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election project using RStudio- Conducted literature reviews, prepared reports and presented findings in accessible formats- Built, maintained relationships with stakeholders, assisted with communication strategies and project management- Collaborated with team members, contributed to team discussions and trained new team members- Published results in a peer-reviewed journal (see Publications)

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  Fairness Campaign

  • Louisville, Kentucky Area

  • Intern

    • May 2017 - Jul 2017
    • Louisville, Kentucky Area

    - Provided administrative support, answered phones, managed correspondence, and scheduled appointments- Performed clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, and record-keeping- Greeted visitors as a receptionist, directed them and maintained a professional environment- Maintained accurate records and ensured proper storage and security- Assisted in organizing Louisville Pride 2017

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  Kentucky State Senate

  • Frankfort, Kentucky

  • Intern

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
    • Frankfort, Kentucky

    - Conducted research on legislation, public policy, and government programs- Analyzed legislation and policies, provided summaries, and made recommendations- Wrote reports, briefing papers, and other materials to summarize findings and make recommendations- Collected and analyzed data, and used statistical and data visualization techniques to present findings- Tracked legislation and provided regular updates to decision-makers

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  Ulyanovsk City Council

  • Ulyanovsk Region, Russian Federation

  • Chief Political Analyst

    • Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Ulyanovsk Region, Russian Federation

    - Conducted research on political trends, issues, and events- Analyzed political events and provided insights into implications and outcomes- Created reports, briefing papers, and other materials to summarize findings and make recommendations- Presented findings to stakeholders, including government agencies, political organizations, and media- Collected and analyzed data, and used statistical and data visualization techniques to present findings- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including political organizations and think tanks- Monitored political policies and legislation, and provided insights on impact and effectiveness

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  Ulyanovsk Fund for Social and Political Studies "Demos"

  • Ulyanovsk, Russia

  • Director of Research

    • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Ulyanovsk, Russia

    - Directed and managed the research activities, overseeing the planning, execution, and dissemination of research projects- Designed and implemented the research agenda and strategy, ensuring that it aligned with its mission and goals- Conducted and supervised research activities, including literature reviews, data analysis, and report writing- Oversaw the development of research proposals and secured funding for research projects- Maintained relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and funders to ensure the quality of the research- Ensured that research outputs were of high quality, accurate, and timely, and adhered to academic and ethical standards- Coordinated and supervised the work of research staff and ensured that they received appropriate training and support- Communicated the research findings and policy recommendations to relevant stakeholders, policymakers, and the public through publications, media appearances, and other channels- Contributed to the development of the overall strategy and provided advice and support

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  Ulyanovsk Regional Legislature

  • Ulyanovsk, Russia

  • Parliamentarian adviser

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Ulyanovsk, Russia

    - Provided feedback on parliamentary speeches and debates, helping parliamentarians improve their communication and public speaking skills- Assisted parliamentarians in conducting research and gathering information to support their legislative proposals- Helped parliamentarians navigate the political landscape and understand the views and positions of other parties and stakeholders- Assisted parliamentarians in organizing and participating in public events and meetings, such as town halls and forums- Encouraged parliamentarians to engage with their constituents and represent their interests effectively- Promoted democratic values and good governance and inspired parliamentarians to pursue their own goals and objectives in public service.

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  Novoulyanovsk House of Children's Arts

  • Novoulyanovsk, Russia

  • Special Education Teacher

    • Jun 2007 - Oct 2009
    • Novoulyanovsk, Russia

    - Introducing journalism basics, including its purpose, history, and basic concepts- Developing writing skills, teaching basic writing techniques such as structure and style, and providing feedback and editing- Teaching research and interviewing skills to gather information and tell compelling stories- Promoting critical thinking to analyze information, evaluate sources, and determine the accuracy of information- Teaching ethical principles such as accuracy, fairness, and impartiality- Encouraging creativity and innovation to tell stories in new and engaging ways, such as multimedia and social media- Fostering a passion for journalism and inspiring students to pursue their own journalistic interests and goals.