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Laura Cardozo

@lauracardozo

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Experienced project and program coordinator focused on stakeholder engagement.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role focused on program/project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational management in a collaborative organization that values impact and professional growth.

I am a project and program coordinator with diverse experience across higher education, non‑profit, and corporate environments, delivering stakeholder communications and managing program operations. I have led graduate admissions, coordinated scholarships, and supported strategic planning to improve program outcomes.

My background includes project execution and outreach, where I tracked performance metrics, managed budgets and membership systems, and maintained strong partner relationships. I also ran social media and website communications to raise engagement and visibility for research and community projects.

I bring strong organizational, communication, and database skills, fluency in English and Spanish (proficient in Italian), and a record of improving retention programs and administrative processes. I seek roles where I can apply program management, stakeholder outreach, and operational oversight to drive impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Membership Coordinator

Current

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Coordinated outreach and partner relationships, tracked and reported performance metrics to guide project improvements, and delivered stakeholder presentations to increase project visibility.

Stakeholder Engagement performance reporting Outreach Coordination Partnership Management Presentation Skills

Graduate Program Coordinator

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Oct 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Led graduate admissions from review through enrollment, managed student funding and scholarship selection processes, and prepared administrative reports for the Program Chair.

Admissions Scholarship Administration Database Management Reporting Academic Administration

Project Assistant

Western University

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Supported principal investigator with grant progress reporting, managed project website and social media to increase engagement, and organized department events and student support activities.

Grant Reporting Event Planning Student Support Microsoft Office Database Management

Flight Attendant

WestJet

Sep 2016 - Aug 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered onboard customer service, managed in‑flight sales and inventory accuracy, maintained compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, and provided first aid during medical emergencies.

In Flight Service Inventory Management Safety Compliance Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Graduate Program Administration

2021 - 2023

Activities and societies: Led admissions, processed student funding and stipends, maintained course websites, coordinated scholarship applications and selection process.

Served as Graduate Program Coordinator supporting graduate admissions, funding processing, and administrative reporting from October 2021 to September 2023.

Bishop's University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Modern Languages

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Managed programs aimed at retention of women in the skilled trades; language concentration in Spanish and Italian.

Completed Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science (International Studies) and Modern Languages with a concentration in Spanish and Italian from 2012 to 2016.