Arjuna Thaskaran (she/her)

Ambitious Higher Education Professional ⇨ Project Management Leader ⇨ Foodie ⇨ I Make Things Happen

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

About

• Strategic leader, adept in cultivate new partnerships in the corporate, start-up, and non-profit space • Extensive project work in digital pedagogy, devising online curriculum, and instructional design • Ability to identify, initiate, and maintain positive partnerships with key stakeholders: clients, staff, funders & community groups • Strong knowledge of post-secondary academic milieu • Commitment to client-centered approach

Experience

  • University of Toronto (16 yrs 3 mos)
    • Industry Partnerships, Innovation, and Work-Integrated Learning Lead
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Student Development Coordinator, Finance
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      *implement and support all Co-op and nonacademic program aspects of the Finance and Quantitative Finance programs * develop components of student programming and advising, student career development, AYCE course curriculum development * delivery and facilitation of the AYCE course, student recruitment and admissions, and internal/external communications and relations

    • Student Development Coordinator, Department of Management (Co-op Program)
      Aug 2015 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      * prepare and present various co-op seminars, as well as some components of the work term preparation course curriculum; * revamped and designed online curriculum for student's first work term report * provide counseling to students with regard to co-op job selection and career choices *prepare co-op students for the work term and job search process through individual meetings * conduct on-site work term visits * recruit, train, and oversee a team of senior student co-op coaches that actively mentor junior co-op students

  • Board Member/Secretary at Newcomer Women's Services
    2009 - Nov 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Program Coordinator (Contract) at Centre for Education & Training
    Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

    * program coordinator for an e-learning pilot project for newcomer youth to acquire English language skills and transition and connect with other youth * conducted an environment scan and needs analysis as well as partnered with local youth organizations to conduct focus groups * researched and coordinated the development of content and multimedia and their production * coordinated all logistical and administrative aspects of the program * supervisor and schedule personnel * submitted regular progress and statistical reports * maintained positive relationships with clients, staff, funders, and community groups

  • Youth Advisor (Contract) at Halton Region
    2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

    * recruited and trained Peer Leaders to develop and implement tobacco prevention programming for youth throughout Halton Region * developed and fostered relationship with community partners such as: educators, law enforcement, and other youth oriented community agencies. * ensured the development of an annual work plan in cooperation with the Peer Leaders. * developed and ran training workshop for Peer Leaders * Facilitated the functioning of the Youth Action Alliance including regular meetings with the Peer Leaders. * Participate in training events and professional development activities. * Coordinated large scale community events