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Izza Khatoon

@izzakhatoon

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I coordinate programs, training, and agile operations to improve student and community experiences.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a full-time role where I can coordinate programs, training, projects, and operations while applying agile project management, data organization, and stakeholder communication. I'm available immediately and will transition to part-time MBA study in Fall 2026.

I've coordinated residence experience programs, student-staff training for 100+ employees, recruitment data workflows, budgets, and inventory at University of Waterloo Campus Housing while serving as Scrum Master.

I'm completing an MBA with concentrations in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Strategic Leadership & Foresight at Wilfrid Laurier University. My experience also includes qualitative research, community event coordination, grant writing, and producing video content.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Grant Writing Volunteer

My Legacy Inc.

Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)

Researched, drafted, and submitted grant applications, securing $40,000–$60,000 in funding for community youth sports and grassroots support initiatives. Collaborated with non-profit leadership to outline program budgets and reporting metrics.

Grant writing Research Budgeting Reporting Nonprofit Collaboration

Program & Resources Coordinator and Scrum Master

University of Waterloo - Campus Housing

Dec 2024 - Jul 2025 (7 months)

Developed and executed residence experience programs, managed operational budgets, and led training for 100+ student staff. Streamlined recruitment workflows and used agile project management to maintain operational documents and staff data.

Jira Confluence Agile Project Management Qualtrics Excel Budget Management Inventory Coordination Training Recruitment

Research Assistant for Transformative Learning

Mount Royal University

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Managed interview booking for 30+ participants, conducted interviews, and cleaned qualitative datasets from NVivo. Drafted research proposals, delivered conference presentations, and managed travel and expense workflows in Chrome River.

NVIVO Qualitative Research Data Analysis Interviewing Presentation Skills Chrome River Expense Management

K-12 Tutor - All Subjects

The Learning Den

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)

Developed success plans to help students achieve academic goals. Assisted in budget and inventory management, facilitated tutor meetings, and used MS Excel and PowerPoint to design tracking templates and instructional resources.

Excel PowerPoint Tutoring Student Guidance Budget Management Inventory Management

Youth Leadership Team Member

Canada Maple Foundation (CMF)

Dec 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Planned and executed annual events in partnership with sponsors, vendors, and volunteers. Conducted research, created scripts, led on-screen discussions, and managed social media platforms to enhance online presence.

Event Planning Research Scripting Social Media Management Content Creation Public Speaking

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Panorama Hills Residents Association Ltd.

Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 (7 months)

Led end-to-end event setup and coordination for community-wide programs with 500+ attendees. Managed vendor payments, developed event planning templates, and evaluated community needs through surveys.

Event Planning Vendor Management Financial Processing Survey Design Inventory Management Community Engagement

Facility Attendant

Panorama Hills Residents Association Ltd.

Jun 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 8 months)

Provided customer service, executed financial transactions, and managed facility bookings on PerfectMind. Supported event setup and monitored facility usage to ensure a positive experience.

Customer Service Financial Transactions PerfectMind Facilities Management Event Setup

Video Podcast Anchor & Producer

Maple TV

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year)

Generated engaging video content and contributed to all stages of video production including brainstorming, scripting, filming, and editing. Collaborated with a dynamic team and external partners to conceptualize unique ideas.

Video Production Scripting Filming Editing Content Creation Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wilfrid Laurier University

MBA, Business Administration

2025 -

MBA candidate at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, specializing in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Strategic Leadership & Foresight. Expected graduation in December 2026.

Mount Royal University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Dean's Honour Roll: Winter 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024; President's Honour Roll: Fall 2023

Bachelor of Business Administration from the Bissett School of Business with a specialization in General Management. Recognized on the Dean's Honour Roll and President's Honour Roll.