Aashita Shah

Dedicated and results-oriented Sustainability Professional with a proven track record in sustainability consulting and project management across diverse industries. Seeking to leverage expertise in ESG initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination to drive impactful social and environmental outcomes.

EXPERIENCES

SUSTAINABILITY ASSOCIATE (PART TIME)           June 2023– Present      THISROCK Canada 

• Developed and executed sustainability strategies for various clients, emphasizing ESG aspects and fostering community engagement.
• Spearheaded social initiatives, facilitating compliance audits and delivering training programs to enhance environmental adherence.
• Led carbon impact data analysis to aid clients in meeting carbon reduction targets, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Implemented targeted sustainability initiatives to enhance client engagement and support EcoVadis' actionable insights.

SUPERVISOR                                                                  Sep 2022 – Dec 2023 TIM HORTONS | Canada

• Fostered a culture of responsibility within the team.
• Supervise, coordinate and delegate the execution of operations tasks and ensure compliance with all Company policies.
• Work with Restaurant Management team to ensure quality, production and service standards are met and to create a safe, efficient and professional environment for customer and other employees.

SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH INTERN                          Jan 2023- April 2023     MUUSE | Canada 

• Assisted in the development of sustainable marketing strategies, contributing to successful environmentally responsible practices.
• Conducted research on communication strategies, supporting the creation of effective marketing campaigns.
• Designed in-store communication signage to promote sustainability initiatives and enhance brand image.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE                     Nov 2021 – July 2022 BOOMACHI | India        

• Enhanced operational efficiency by 20% through the implementation of effective strategies and processes.
• Reduced waste by 12% by optimizing inventory management and applying demand forecasting techniques.
• Expanded customer base by 10% through initiatives focused on improving customer success and loyalty.

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT              HUMBER COLLEGE | Toronto, Canada                Sep 2023 – April 2024 

• Data Analytics & Reporting: Learnt about production plans and analyze business processes and data interpretation and reporting with knowledge in Excel, Access.
• Knowledge of industry-standard theories and methods, such as Six Sigma and Lean, to apply to supply chain management strategies and problem-solving.

POSTGRADUATE - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT                  SENECA COLLEGE | Toronto, Canada                      Sep 2022 – April 2023

• Education & Engagement: Ability to engage with stakeholders and integrate sustainability across an organization to improve performance and drive business results as well as strong understanding of SDG alignment as well as social impact.
•  Understanding of leading frameworks such as GHG Protocol, GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc., which is essential for the role of Sustainability Specialist.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT                                                   AHMEDABAD UNIVERSITY | India                       August 2018 – May 2021

• Strong foundation in organizational behaviour, law, economics, finance, and accounting, which supports the analytical and multi-tasking skill with Specialization in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
• Understanding of business operations and management principles, aiding in the creation and execution of comprehensive sustainability strategies.