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ALICJA SURZYN

Guadalajara

Summary

Experienced project manager and coordinator with a proven track record of initiating and executing impactful programs across diverse educational settings. Experienced in working with different stakeholders to ensure all the goals of a project are achieved and met within scope and budget. Complemented by technical certifications in project management, web development, and product management, enhancing expertise in agile methodologies, strategic planning, and customer relationship management. Eager to leverage this multifaceted background as a Project Manager, driving growth and fostering client success within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Consultant

ALCHEMY DIGITAL ADVISING
10.2023 - Current
  • Consulting small to medium-sized business clients to access federally funded grants, wage subsidies and interest-free loans through the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
  • Researched and identified new technologies that could be used to enhance clients’ operations
  • Prospected new sales leads from directories, referrals and partners.

Program Coordinator

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA
08.2016 - 06.2023
  • Directed and innovated the Capstone Program, supporting the timely delivery of 150+ research project submissions to the Advanced Placement Program, College Board
  • Managed 25+ independent research projects every year, guiding students through iterative processes of research, data collection and analysis, and clear communication of results and implications
  • Wrote over 56 recommendation letters for students, supporting admissions to Harvard, Brown, full scholarship to University of Wisconsin, among other prestigious universities

High School Teacher

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA
  • Managed annually, on average, 100 students through positive and supportive relationships in courses on critical thinking, communication, research, and writing
  • Achieved a consistent 95% pass rate on AP exams
  • Built and maintained 3 websites for student portfolios, school-wide projects and clubs

Service Learning Program Coordinator

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA
  • Initiated and led the TECHO service learning program, organizing fundraising and construction of 58 houses in marginalized communities
  • Increased Techo program participation from 30 to 100 students, over the past 7 years
  • Developed and monitored program budgets and tracked expenses to ensure financial compliance and cost-effectiveness
  • Developed and sustained relationships with stakeholders and partners to ensure program goals were met
  • Facilitated and presented professional development for educators on systems thinking and Ethical Leadership

Course Leader | Project Coordinator

STUDENTS SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER
07.2022
  • Co-led 8 students on an ethical leadership course in Nepal, focusing on cultural immersion and personal growth

High School Teacher | Program Coordinator

COLEGIO KARL C. PARRISH
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Developed and successfully implemented 3 different rigorous English Literature courses that met Common Core Standards and Advanced Placement requirements

Full-Time Lecturer

YEONSUNG UNIVERSITY
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Developed and taught English language courses, with an emphasis on differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Toronto, Canada

Master of Arts - English

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Montreal, Canada

Bachelor of Arts - English & Political Science

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Toronto, Canada

Skills

  • Document Management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Production Cost Verification
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Staff Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Account Management
  • Client Relations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Developed and administered a service learning program that led to the construction of 58 emergency houses in marginalized communities in Jalisco, Mexico, by fundraising and collaborating with key stakeholders.
  • Increased student commitment to service learning project from 30 to 100 students through community engagement and interactive workshops
  • Directed and innovated the Capstone Research Program, supporting the timely delivery of 150+ research project submissions to the Advanced Placement Program, College Board, guiding students through iterative processes of research, data collection and analysis, and clear communication of results and implications

Technical Skills And Certifications

  • Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional, 02/01/24, Project Planning, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Management, Quality Management, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Adherence to Best Practices
  • Google Project Management, Professional Certificate, 01/01/24, Agile (Scrum), Kanban, Trello, Asana, Strategic Thinking, Risk Management, Project Planning, Task Estimation, Budgeting and Cost Analysis, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Udemy, Become a Product Manager, 11/01/23, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Problem-solving, Creativity and Innovation, Organization, Marketing
  • LeWagon, Web Development Bootcamp, 09/01/23, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, git, Github, SQL, Heroku, Figma, Teamwork, Collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Polish

Passions

I am an avid traveler (32 countries) and I have lived in 5 countries. I have run 2 marathons, summited numerous mountains, and I am a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. In my downtime, I like hanging out with my two dogs, gardening and reading an intriguing book.

Timeline

Digital Consultant

ALCHEMY DIGITAL ADVISING
10.2023 - Current

Course Leader | Project Coordinator

STUDENTS SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER
07.2022

Program Coordinator

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA
08.2016 - 06.2023

High School Teacher | Program Coordinator

COLEGIO KARL C. PARRISH
08.2014 - 06.2016

Full-Time Lecturer

YEONSUNG UNIVERSITY
03.2012 - 07.2013

High School Teacher

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA

Service Learning Program Coordinator

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF GUADALAJARA

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Master of Arts - English

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - English & Political Science

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
ALICJA SURZYN