Anushka Shahjahan

Anushka Shahjahan Strategy Consultant A management consultant with demonstrated strength in business strategy development, organization design, stakeholder engagement and project management. I have extensive experience in leading end-to-end project delivery and project design. This past year I have focused on delivering independent consulting engagements. Personal Info Experience Address 2018-01 - Strategy Consultant 80 Oakley Blvd present Pace Management Consulting (Independent) Toronto, Ontario Key Client: First Work, Canada M1P 3P6 Canada Role: Joined First Work’s team to lead a research, strategy development E-mail and engagement planning project to support the modernization of the - Canadian Government’s Youth Workforce Development Strategy. Outcome: Delivered a detailed analysis of existing strategies, opportunities LinkedIn and trends as well as a comprehensive report highlighting recommendations https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushk and executable strategies to consider and implement. ashahjahan • Led the project through primary and secondary research, analysis, insight generation and stakeholder engagement phases. Skills • Facilitated conversations between key stakeholders, including policy writers, service providers, industry leaders and at-risk youth to assess how Strategy strategy is translated and policy is implemented across Canada. Development • Generated insights and recommendations highlighting areas for Strategic enhancement of the strategy implementation process at national, regional Planning and community levels. Research Design • Developed a $2 million business plan to form a National Council to ensure & Implementation congruence between strategy, policy and implementation programs at national and regional levels for youth workforce development. Analysis & Other Projects: Problem Solving • Supported a revenue diversification and sustainability planning process for Strategy a Bangladeshi Association. Implementation • Designed and supported the Annual General Meeting, Board restructuring Client Management Communication & and organizational policy review process for a Canadian organization. 2016-09 - Management Consultant 2017-12 MacPhie & Company, Canada Presentation Role : Worked with over 30 clients in leadership, specialist and supportive Team Leadership capacities for research design, strategy development, cultural transformation Project Management and sustainability planning engagements. Outcome : Led the firm’s largest strategic planning projects by conducting in-depth research and market analysis, building client relationships and Microsoft Office understanding clients’ businesses, industries and audiences. Suite • Drove the development of strategies for government ministries, English universities, hospitals, Canada's largest pharmaceutical banner, mental Language health service providers, associations, not-for-profit organizations and Bahasa Indonesia Language major private sector clients including Fortune 100 Companies. • Conducted interviews, focus groups and surveys with c-suite level executives, target audiences, local leaders, competitors, partners, staff and other stakeholders. policy developers, • Through extensive industry analysis and research I identified trends, Interests emerging issues, opportunities, consumer insight, and competitive Coaching & Mentoring Young advantage of organizations to help clients navigate market demands and Professionals optimise their business. • Developed and communicated persuasive presentations and reports to Travel & Culture secure buy-in and transform insight into business initiatives. English Literature & Writing • Supported business growth by writing and supervising the preparation of winning proposals. Work Sample • Successfully designed multiple workstreams by ensuring appropriate resource allocation and risk mitigation when managing projects end-to- Northumberland Hills Hospital end. • Collaborated with and managed cross-functional teams by communicating University of Guelph effectively and maintaining a clear set of objectives while multi-tasking in a fluid, high-pressure environment. • Line managed junior colleagues and built a high-performance culture. 2015-08 - Corporate Secretary, Strategic Initiatives 2016-01 Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Canada Role: Supported the CEO and the Board of Directors through strategic planning, board strategy updates, and implementing key projects. Outcome: Assisted in the design of a Board Strategy Retreat, helped formulate and assess sustainability plans, and provided crisis and issues management support through the company closure process. • Provided strategic and project management support to senior management and the Board through the company closure process. • Conducted research and analysis on business prospects and ongoing sustainability challenges. • Acted as communications liaison between the Board, CEO and executive teams and ensured all expectations and accountabilities were communicated appropriately. 2015-05 - Stakeholder Relations Coordinator 2015-08 Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Canada Role: Provided stakeholder engagement and marketing strategy development support for a Senior Director. Outcome: Created a goal-oriented media strategy inclusive of sector analysis, market segregation analysis, stakeholder and issues mapping, competitor and partnership analysis, and social media strategy. • Developed content for and coordinated the production of 28 promotional materials and co-led a major corporate marketing campaign. Education 2011-08 - London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) 2014-07 United Kingdom Bachelor of Science in International Relations • Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) • Core Coursework Included: International Economics, Policy Analysis, Political Theory, Psychology, Development & Strategy Analysis. Conflict Resolution, International