Anum Khan

Experience

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • Performed tests on various mediums through a working model of a toilet and residential drainline to assess the effect non-dispersible products have on private drain connections and sewer system infrastructure• Collaborated and delivered educational presentations, public service announcements, videos, conference papers, and appeared on various media outlets in dissemination of water protection and infrastructure awareness -Delegated tasks responsibly between students and provided guidance and assistance in completing course assignments -Secured financial contributions to the University’s Annual Fund, updated prospect records, and provided information about upcoming events and relevant information to Ryerson alumni

  • Research Assistant

    May 2018 - May 2019

  • Engineering Project Manager

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Student Development Representative

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2018
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  Ontario Headwaters Institute

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Project Lead & Outreach Coordinator

  • Established a social media presence for WaterScape to identify and attract additional participants, including the creation of an entire website • Drafted and delivered a Needs Assessment Survey to identify on-going interest and desired outcomes from ENGOs and Conservation Authorities; and published a report summarizing the findings of the survey • Connected with local media outlets and successfully had the report published in renowned water magazines and newsletters

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Dimensions Pilot ProgramProviding feedback and developing surveys to be used to collect information on barriers to Scholarly, Research, and Creative (SRC) activities at Ryerson University for equity-seeking groups. Helping to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in SRC activities across Ryerson University, on- and off-campus. Peer Network Program Campus Facilities and Sustainability

  • Graduate Research Student

    Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Research Student for Dimensions Pilot Program

    Sept 2020 - May 2021

  • Peer Advisor

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Graduate Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Space Auditor

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
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  Innovation Boost Zone

  May 2020 - Sept 2021

  Entrepreneur
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  How to Change the World

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  -Effectively delivered a program with Western University for over 60 students in interdisciplinary programs, managed internal processes and ensured smooth program delivery-Supported the executive, business development and sales groups with outreach to clients, partners and key stakeholders-Managed relationships with existing and new clients, implemented communications and processes for effective client relationship management-Supported client relationship development - ensuring that sales were supported by robust customer service-Collaborated with team members across the company to streamline and optimize internal processes as they related to client engagement-Led and conducted extensive market research to support business development and pipeline Show less

  • Senior Associate, Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Senior Research Associate

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Challenge Development Research Associate

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Lab2Market

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Entrepreneurial Lead
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  Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Mitacs Intern

  -Assessed and demonstrated, with quotes and real experiences, the prevalence of microaggressions experienced by the Black, Indigenous, and POC engineering community in schools across Ontario, and how such experiences affect their transition to the engineering work force-Completed a comprehensive review of existing literature, including past research and case studies-Put out a call for research participants, identified subjects to be interviewed-Collected data through Focus Groups and conducted individual interviews to identify commonly shared experiences-Held consultations with Ontario Society of Professional Engineering to provide conclusions and potential recommendations, based on research findings, for eliminating microaggressions in the engineering community across higher education Show less

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  GM BluePlan Engineering Limited

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Storm & Sanitary System Modelling, Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management

  -Provided support towards hydraulic modelling updates in PCSWMM for stormwater and sanitary systems, assess existing system performance as well as future system performance with consideration for buildout scenarios-Supported sensitivity analysis modeling to simulate a range of potential soil, vegetation, groundwater, and impervious conditions to assess the relative sensitivity of stormwater model-Supported in identifying basement flooding risks from surface water ponding and classify risk based on minor system evaluations-Updated existing PCSWMM models and GIS maps to include identification of tributaries and receiving water bodies to which sewage works discharge, show delineation of municipal, watershed and subwatershed boundaries, and identify storm sewersheds for each outlet-Served on the Health and Safety Committee as a member to promote the physical well-being of employees on-field and in-office Show less

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Research and Operations, Urban Water TMU
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  Region of Peel

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Manager, Environmental Assessment and Studies

  Infrastructure Planning, Water/WastewaterGrowth Studies