Devi Sharma
Program Manager, Axis @YWCA BC
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager, Axis @YWCA BC
Vancouver, BC, CA
Providing the vision and execution of the program to meet the funding mandate and fulfill the goal of supporting women to achieve sustainable employment • Hiring team members, scheduling and supervision of program staff and supervision of volunteers where applicable. • Establishing and fostering effective relationships with local community partners to promote the program and recruit eligible participants• Developing a creative marketing strategy with YWCA marketing staff• Overseeing day to day operations and provide back-up facilitation when needed• Monitoring and managing a perf0rmance based budget to ensure revenue generation• Conducting performance reviews of staff• Mitigating client complaints and liaising with senior management as necessary.• Overview of data input and accuracy utilizing the MAEST database, and ongoing program development, evaluation and design• Keeping accurate records for funders, agency, business partners and participants
EDUCATION
Langara College
Personality DImensions , Certified Level 1 Trainer
Langara College
First year studies, Arts & Sciences
University of Alberta
Diploma In Progress, Indigenous Canada
Douglas College
Associate Diploma, Arts and Sciences
Karen Hall Careers
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
The University of British Columbia
Historical, Systemic and Intersectional Antiracism: From Awareness to Action (Certificate)
Langara College
Certified Career Development Practitioner
ABOUT DEVI SHARMA
Passionate Career Development Professional | Empowering Individuals to Find Purpose and Fulfillment\"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven\'t found it yet, keep looking don’t settle.\" Discovering your true potential and finding your purpose is life changing. Just ask me, I did it!Early Career and Transition: Devi\'s career trajectory took a significant turn when she recognized her passion for making a tangible difference in people\'s lives. Transitioning from a successful stint in Business Management, she pivoted towards a more fulfilling path as a certified Career Development Professional. Driven by her innate desire to support and uplift others, Devi found her calling in facilitating career growth and personal development.Professional Expertise: Throughout her career, Devi has honed her skills as an educator, mentor, and manager, adeptly guiding individuals towards realizing their professional and personal aspirations. She possesses a wealth of experience in program management, start-up initiatives, and career advising. Devi\'s proficiency extends to labor market research, community outreach, and content creation, where she has played a pivotal role in developing comprehensive career resources libraries.Empowering Through Education: As an educator, Devi\'s impact transcends conventional boundaries. She leverages workshops, career-related events, print and online resources, one-on-one advising sessions, and social media communications to empower her clients. With a keen understanding of personality dynamics, Devi administers assessments to help individuals align their personality traits with their career objectives effectively.Leadership and Impact: Devi is renowned as an inspirational and results-oriented leader, dedicated to helping staff and clients achieve their professional and personal aspirations. Her empathetic approach to coaching, combined with her expertise in career counseling, has been recognized widely by leadership, peers and staff. Whether through one-on-one coaching sessions or large-scale employer partnerships and networking events, Devi remains committed to driving positive change in the lives of those she serves.Key Highlights: Extensive Management and Leadership Roles Career Advising/Facilitation/Case Management Labour Market Research/Community Outreach Content Creator/Career Resources Library Development Virtual and 1-1 Facilitation on Teams/Zoom Employer Partnerships and Networking Employer and Industry Connections Effective networking/interviewing Skills
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