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Kanvis
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Operations & Outreach Specialist | BSc Economics (LUMS) | Secured 10+ Institutional Grants
Overview
Results-oriented Operations and Outreach professional with a BSc in Economics from LUMS. Proven track record in institutional fundraising, having secured 10+ grants and 30+ sponsors for Stanford-affiliated initiatives. Skilled in data analytics (STATA, Google Certified) and managing complex logistics for high-impact events and multi-channel communication campaigns.
Pakistan
Experience
May 2026
WORK
Assistant - Operations & Outreach
Your Handlee
Coordinate vendor coordination, outreach communication, and client follow-ups for marketing campaigns and events. Manage operational logistics including scheduling, onboarding, and stakeholder communication. Assist in campaign execution, partnership coordination, and external communications. Share event decks, briefs, and operational information with vendors and partners.
•Coordinate vendor coordination, outreach communication, and client follow-ups for marketing campaigns and events.
•Manage operational logistics including scheduling, onboarding, and stakeholder communication.
•Assist in campaign execution, partnership coordination, and external communications.
•Share event decks, briefs, and operational information with vendors and partners.
Key Achievements
→Simultaneously managed coordination and logistics for 10+ vendors, ensuring campaign consistency through focused stakeholder alignment.
→Simultaneously managed coordination and logistics for 10+ vendors.
2026 – Apr 2026
WORK
Marketing & Outreach Analyst (Remote)
Pak- Indo Dosti Forum, Stanford University
Remote
Produced content including newspaper letters, promotional materials, and reports to communicate the forum’s mission and impact. Authored funding proposals and grant applications for conferences and events, securing financial support from academic and institutional sponsors. Managed outreach campaigns across digital and social media platforms, growing community engagement and expanding the forum's audience.
•Produced content including newspaper letters, promotional materials, and reports to communicate the forum’s mission and impact.
•Authored funding proposals and grant applications for conferences and events, securing financial support from academic and institutional sponsors.
•Managed outreach campaigns across digital and social media platforms, growing community engagement and expanding the forum's audience.
Key Achievements
→Secured funding from 10+ institutional and academic sources.
→Successfully onboarded and managed 30+ sponsors for forum events and conferences.
Digital MediaSocial Media
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025
PART_TIME
Teaching Assistant (TA) — Development Economic Theory (ECON 441)
Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)
Supported preparation of course materials, readings, and problem sets, ensuring clarity and alignment with objectives. Conducted tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts and link them to real-world development challenges. Held office hours to support students with coursework and conceptual understanding.
•Supported preparation of course materials, readings, and problem sets, ensuring clarity and alignment with objectives.
•Conducted tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts and link them to real-world development challenges.
•Held office hours to support students with coursework and conceptual understanding.
Apr 2024 – May 2025
VOLUNTEER
Director
The Economics Society at LUMS (TES)
Organized panel discussions, seminars, and speaker sessions featuring academics, policy practitioners, and students, fostering informed dialogue on rule of law, governance, and socio-economic development. Led planning and execution of academic initiatives focused on economic policy, development challenges, and applied economics, fostering informed discussion among students. Oversaw society operations, managed a team of student members, and ensured timely coordination, documentation, and follow-up of activities.
•Organized panel discussions, seminars, and speaker sessions featuring academics, policy practitioners, and students, fostering informed dialogue on rule of law, governance, and socio-economic development.
•Led planning and execution of academic initiatives focused on economic policy, development challenges, and applied economics, fostering informed discussion among students.
•Oversaw society operations, managed a team of student members, and ensured timely coordination, documentation, and follow-up of activities.
Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
PART_TIME
Teaching Assistant (TA) — Statistics & Data Analysis (ECON 230)
Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)
Assisted the course instructor in preparing lecture materials, assignments, and grading. Conducted weekly tutorial sessions to clarify key concepts and assisted students with coursework. Held weekly office hours to provide academic support and clarify the course’s concepts. Assisted in grading assignments and midterm exams for 80+ undergraduate students.
•Assisted the course instructor in preparing lecture materials, assignments, and grading.
•Conducted weekly tutorial sessions to clarify key concepts and assisted students with coursework.
•Held weekly office hours to provide academic support and clarify the course’s concepts.
•Assisted in grading assignments and midterm exams for 80+ undergraduate students.
Key Achievements
→Assisted in grading for 80+ undergraduate students.
Jul 2024 – Aug 2024
INTERNSHIP
Intern at Human Resources (HR) Department
Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP)
Collected, organized, and screened 100+ resumes/applications, ensuring accurate and structured candidate data record. Updated internal HR databases and maintained proper documentation of employee records. Coordinated interview scheduling and communications with 20 shortlisted candidates, streamlining recruitment workflows. Supported the HR team in drafting and posting job advertisements across multiple platforms.
•Collected, organized, and screened 100+ resumes/applications, ensuring accurate and structured candidate data record.
•Updated internal HR databases and maintained proper documentation of employee records.
•Coordinated interview scheduling and communications with 20 shortlisted candidates, streamlining recruitment workflows.
•Supported the HR team in drafting and posting job advertisements across multiple platforms.
Key Achievements
→Screened 100+ resumes/applications.
→Coordinated interview scheduling for 20 shortlisted candidates.
HR Databases
May 2023 – May 2024
VOLUNTEER
Assistant Director Logistics
LUMS Cultural Society (LCS)
Managed Logistics & Operational planning for 10+ events hosting 1000+ participants. Coordinated vendors, stage setup, seating, and technical arrangements to ensure smooth event execution. Supervised a team of 3 volunteers & collaborated with multiple departments for resource allocation.
•Managed Logistics & Operational planning for 10+ events hosting 1000+ participants.
•Coordinated vendors, stage setup, seating, and technical arrangements to ensure smooth event execution.
•Supervised a team of 3 volunteers & collaborated with multiple departments for resource allocation.
Key Achievements
→Managed logistics for 10+ events hosting 1000+ participants.
→Supervised a team of 3 volunteers.
Oct 2022 – Sep 2023
VOLUNTEER
Team Lead
Organization for Educational Change (OEC)
Gilgit-Baltistan
Led 5 career expos across Gilgit-Baltistan, guiding 100+ students on education and career pathways. Prepared presentations and materials to communicate opportunities and admission processes to diverse student groups. Coordinated outreach logistics and documentation, ensuring smooth implementation of events.
•Led 5 career expos across Gilgit-Baltistan, guiding 100+ students on education and career pathways.
•Prepared presentations and materials to communicate opportunities and admission processes to diverse student groups.
•Coordinated outreach logistics and documentation, ensuring smooth implementation of events.
Key Achievements
→Led 5 career expos.
→Guided 100+ students on education and career pathways.
Jun 2023 – Jul 2023
INTERNSHIP
Communications Intern
Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Pakistan (AKYSB, P)
Drafted newsletters, reports, and announcements, ensuring clarity and professional tone for diverse audiences. Managed communication with volunteers and partner organizations, supporting program coordination and reporting. Assisted in the execution of 100+ internal communication and email campaigns, strengthening outreach and engagement.
•Drafted newsletters, reports, and announcements, ensuring clarity and professional tone for diverse audiences.
•Managed communication with volunteers and partner organizations, supporting program coordination and reporting.
•Assisted in the execution of 100+ internal communication and email campaigns, strengthening outreach and engagement.
Key Achievements
→Assisted in the execution of 100+ internal communication and email campaigns.
Email Campaigns
Project Portfolio
Present
Wealth Factor & Student Enrolment in Rural Punjab
Researcher
Analysed PSLM survey data to evaluate factors influencing primary school enrollment in rural Punjab. Authored a structured research report linking findings to actionable insights, supporting monitoring and reporting needs.
EconometricsPSLM Survey DataData Analysis
Present
Examining the Farm Size-Productivity Nexus: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan
Researcher
Conducted empirical research using Pakistan Household Rural Panel Survey, applying models and regression analysis to test the productivity relationships. Produced structured, data driven research report – demonstrating strong analytical documenting and attention to detail.
STATARegression AnalysisEmpirical Research
Education
Sep 2021 – Jun 2025
BSc Economics
Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)Specialization in Economics
GPA: 3.21 / 4
Relevant Coursework
Applied Economics (ECON 414)Econometrics (ECON 330)Development Economic Theory (ECON 441)Statistics & Data Analysis (ECON 230)
Societies & Activities
LUMS Cultural Society (LCS)The Economics Society at LUMS (TES)
Impact & Recognition
Professional Certifications
Google
Google Data Analytics Certificate
Google
Google Advanced Data Analytics
Google
Google Business Intelligence
Microsoft
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey Forward Learning Program
LUMS
Data Analytics Lab (LUMS)
Vision & Goals
Core Drivers
What are my motivations
Scaling social impact initiatives
Data-driven decision making
Economic policy and development
Principles
What I value
Analytical Rigor
Community Empowerment
Operational Excellence
Skills & Interests
Microsoft Excel
TOOL
Google Docs
TOOL
STATA
TECHNICAL
Power Point
TOOL
Canva
TOOL
Areas of Expertise
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
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