Alanya Dhalla: University of Victoria
Alanya Dhalla: University of Victoria
Alanya Dhalla: University of Victoria
COM
Education
University of Victoria
Third year student majoring in both Environmental Studies and Gender Studies and minoring in
Social Justice Studies
Skills
Completed ProServe training
Efficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Strong communication skills and proficient in developing interpersonal relationships
Calculating numbers; working with a cash register, computer or using mental math to
complete numerical tasks
Competitive gymnast for 7 years and team member for Team Alberta in Trampoline
and Tumbling Gymnastics
Completed and certified in the Red Cross CPR training
Proficient at organizing and running meetings
Experience writing policy briefs, conducting interviews and transcriptions, and
undergoing the Human Research Ethic Board process
Experience
Horizons Camp
August 2017-Current
Counsellor
Led a variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, visual art performances and
games
Worked directly with social welfare board to run programs for participants needing
additional support
Giving ongoing emotional support to participants through weekly skype calls, social
media and in person
Victoria Gymnastics
September 2016-December 2017
Coach
Coached ages 3-12 at recreational levels of gymnastics and kindergym
Evaluating students based on Can-gym levels and awarded medals accordingly
Calgary Stampede
July 2016
Usher
Validated tickets
Helped resolve issues with customers experiencing problems with tickets and seating
Awarded with outstanding employee
Cinnamon Spoon
September 2014-August 2015
Barista
Worked with beverages, cash register, sandwiches, distributing food, dishwashing and
general cleaning
Managed time efficiently to provide customers with minimum waiting time
Recognized by manager for outstanding customer service
Calaway Park
April 2013 - October 2013
Concessions Services
Assisted management in achieving company goals in both sales and customer service
Selected to be a concession stand opener and closer due to excellent performance
and service abilities
Controlled and managed a FIFO method of inventory, resulting in maximizing space
and minimizing wastage
Recognized by supervisors for outstanding customer service
Volunteer Experience
Daraja Foundation
October 2013-Current
Spent July 2017 in Zanzibar helping to remodel a library at the Mazazini orphanage,
leading interviews for a sponsorship group and working with a local school and various
clubs
Helped create a fundraising campaign in Calgary, AB that ultimately led to raising
over $10,000 which was used to remodel an orphanage in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Volunteered with the planning, setup and execution of multiple awareness events
resulting in an increase awareness of poverty in specific areas of the developing world
2
Peer support volunteer who greeted women as they entered the Centre and helped
assist them with basic need resources (food hampers, hygiene products, birthday gifts),
food bank referrals, legal service appointments, and mattress referrals
Found and redirected women to alternative services if needed
Developed relationships through listening and performed tasks asked by the women;
this included reviewing legal documents, editing resumes, and researching jobs
Tidying and general administrative jobs such as phoning clients, updating
spreadsheets, and contacting supporting organizations
References
Nahid Haji Horizon’s Camp (505) 250-6155
Moussa Magassa UVic Equity and Human Rights (250) 472-4114