Areena Shrestha

Experience

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  Canadian Cancer Society

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Youth Program Coordinator

  ○ Prospect Research: Looking up new schools that we could approach, and categorize the schools by the likelihood of hosting an event by using the Recruitment Guide ○ Solicitation of schools: Cold calling schools and warm calling interested personnel in a positive and professional manner ○ Make follow up phone calls to past participants, donors, new participants○ Attend committee meetings with Annual Giving Coordinator to help schools succeed in hosting a Relay For Life at their school and help with fundraising.○ Work Virtually calling, sending emails, and managing timetable Show less

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  Public Outreach Fundraising

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Fundraiser

  ○ Encourage strangers on the street to donate to the charity ○ Have a positive attitude ○ Greet strangers on the street - advocate for the company ○ Encourage people to sign up for monthly donations towards "Doctors without Borders"

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  The University of British Columbia

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Childcare Assistant

  ○ supervision of children’s play, both indoors and outdoors,○ interacting one on one with children in various activities,○ supporting staff when they are working in small groups with children○ supporting staff engaged in large group activities, including field trips

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  Kumari Beauty

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2022

  Founder & Content Creator

  - managing the overall operations and resources of my small business - create products such as lip gloss, lipbalm, lip oil... etc by using the right ingredients -manage inventory, website, all social media platforms including; Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube, website - promote business using different social media and keep customers updated - acting as the main point of communication with customers through emails or direct messages - have an overall budget plan

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  The University of British Columbia

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  Orientation Leader

  ○ Plan and execute regular group check ins and social programming during Virtual Collegia○ Engage with new students synchronously and asynchronously, to provide support, community building, peer helping, and resource referrals as needed ○ Provide Jump Start and Virtual Collegia students with informed and timely campus resource information to support their transition, as directed or required○ Collaborated with students VIA Zoom

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Project Assistant

  • Met schedule and deadlines by ensuring that work was completed efficiently. • Completed all daily administrative tasks, including responding to emails, create lesson outlines and shooting videos promptly. • Communicated with team members to create & record Lesson Plans for local school

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  S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  - Plans, organizes and facilitates relevant workshops, field trips, and communityoutreach activities for youth between age 15-30 years old• Strengthens youth’s sense of volunteerism to create a deeper connection to theircommunities• Guides youth to execute community projects in the benefit of underrepresentedgroups and those in need• Empowers youth to hone their problem solving, leadership, budget management and -Creates and maintains a tracking system for support items distributed to clients to overseas offices -Approves clients with Permanent Residence to receive Pre Arrival Service - Responding to client inquires regarding immigration support - Validate clients through IRCC website and data entry their iCare information

  • Youth Worker

    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Program Assistant

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
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  Kids Help Phone

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Crisis Responder

  -Provide confidential and empathetic support to individuals in crisis through text-basedcommunication, ensuring a safe and non-judgmental space-Assess and deliver appropriate interventions and crisis management strategies- Connect individuals to relevant resources to support their immediate and long-term needs- Maintain strict confidentiality and build trust ensuring the privacy for individuals seeking assistance

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  Network of Inner City Community Services Society

  Jul 2024 - now

  Case Manager

  -Facilitate Loan Approval Committee meetings and provide guidance in the decision-Support clients through the application process from first contact to resolution of case-Manage client case load based on date of receipt of completed application and urgencyof case.-Advocate for clients and aid in resolution of external causes of financial crisis