I am a CAPM-certified Project Coordinator and Administrator with over 10 years of progressive experience across public health, nutrition, research, and nonprofit operations. I specialize in administrative coordination, HR and payroll support, volunteer services, executive assistance, compliance tracking, and cross-functional project support in Canada and the Middle East. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging operations and program delivery, developing processes, and supporting stakeholders—from volunteers to executives—with a proactive, data-driven mindset. I am fluent in Arabic and English and am passionate about delivering impact through well-organized, people-centered project management.

Zahraa Khalil

I am a CAPM-certified Project Coordinator and Administrator with over 10 years of progressive experience across public health, nutrition, research, and nonprofit operations. I specialize in administrative coordination, HR and payroll support, volunteer services, executive assistance, compliance tracking, and cross-functional project support in Canada and the Middle East. I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging operations and program delivery, developing processes, and supporting stakeholders—from volunteers to executives—with a proactive, data-driven mindset. I am fluent in Arabic and English and am passionate about delivering impact through well-organized, people-centered project management.

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I am a CAPM-certified Project Coordinator and Administrator with over 10 years of progressive experience across public health, nutrition, research, and nonprofit operations. I specialize in administrative coordination, HR and payroll support, volunteer services, executive assistance, compliance tracking, and cross-functional project support in Canada and the Middle East.

I thrive in collaborative environments, bridging operations and program delivery, developing processes, and supporting stakeholders—from volunteers to executives—with a proactive, data-driven mindset. I am fluent in Arabic and English and am passionate about delivering impact through well-organized, people-centered project management.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Administrative Coordinator – Volunteer Services & Human Resources at Covenant House Toronto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Supported HR operations including personnel files, onboarding documentation, and payroll updates; Coordinated volunteer recruitment, scheduling, onboarding, and records management; Maintained compliance documentation and internal tracking systems; Provided administrative support to cross-functional teams
Administrative Coordinator & Executive Assistant to the Executive Director at The Salvation Army – Ontario Distribution Centre
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Provided executive-level administrative support to the Executive Director; Coordinated meetings, calendars, correspondence, and reporting; Supported recruitment activities, interviews, and compliance tracking; Liaised with internal departments and external stakeholders
Dietitian at Carlton Preventive Nutrition Center
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Provided individualized nutrition consultations and dietary plans; Delivered menu planning and evidence-based nutrition guidance; Applied nutrition research to client-centered interventions
Teaching & Graduate Assistant at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Delivered lectures and prepared laboratory materials; Supervised students and supported academic instruction; Conducted data collection, analysis, and scientific writing
Research Assistant at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Conducted literature reviews and quantitative data analysis; Supported research projects and supervised undergraduate assistants
Research Consultant – Community Nutrition at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Collected anthropometric and nutrition data in community settings; Supported community-based public health nutrition initiatives
Private Practice Dietitian at Private Practice Dietitian (Lebanon)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Provided individualized nutrition counseling for diverse client populations

Education

Master of Science in Food Security (Public Health Nutrition) at American University of Beirut
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND Accredited) at American University of Beirut
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Licensed Dietitian – Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

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