Bakhtawar (Baki) Izzat

Bakhtawar (Baki) Izzat

Danbury, Connecticut, United States
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About

Hi! My name is Baki, and I am a passionate college, career, and life readiness…

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Experience

  • University of New Haven Graphic

    University of New Haven

    New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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    United States

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    Connecticut, United States

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    Danbury, Connecticut

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    Centennial Hall

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    Western Connecticut State University

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    Danbury, Connecticut

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    Danbury, Connecticut

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    Bethel, Connecticut

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Education

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    Western Connecticut State University

    Activities and Societies: Commencement Speaker • Dean's List All Semesters • Resident Assistant • Career Success Center • Honors Students of Compassion • Rotaract Club • Community Service Committee • Gender and Sexuality Club • Note-taker for Accessibility Services •

    Aspiring change-maker in, and around, the university community.

  • Activities and Societies: Bronze Presidential Community Service Award Representative Committee, Student Government 2nd Chief Editor, Mirage Literary and Arts Magazine Manager, Social Justice Club Junior Varsity Runner, Cross Country Union Savings Bank Scholarship James L. Hennessey Scholarship Elizabeth Teed Memorial Scholarship

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Danbury Public Schools Graphic

    Program Specialist

    Danbury Public Schools

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    Education

    Distribute back-to-school supplies to elementary-level school kids and provide additional supportive resources to first-gen families.

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    Project Manager

    Western Connecticut State University

    Plan and participate continuously in different events, programs, and activities sponsored by university departments.

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    Project Delivery Manager

    Rotaract

    - Present 6 years 7 months

    Efficiently collaborate within the community to help organize volunteer services for non-profit organizations. Facilitate and participate in numerous volunteer activities and projects on and off campus.

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    Administrative Aide

    DOROTHY DAY HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY INC

    Poverty Alleviation

    Effectively serve 300+ people in a 7-day timeframe, ensuring all operations are running smoothly before meal time.

  • Project Management Volunteer

    Bethel CT Public Library

    Participate, plan, and execute a series of projects to support library operations.

  • Assistant Project Coordinator

    Rising Starr Horse Rescue

    - Present 6 years 2 months

    Animal Welfare

    Initiate collaboration with universities for a partnership in which volunteers would be organized to participate in volunteer activities for this organization throughout the year.

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    Western Day of Service Volunteer

    Western Connecticut State University

    Environment

  • KENT PRESENTS INC Graphic

    Student Volunteer

    KENT PRESENTS INC

    - 1 month

    Education

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    Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    Connecticut Career Consortium

    - Present 6 months

    Strategic Leadership: Spearhead DEI initiatives to create and promote an inclusive environment for all career center professionals

    Collaboration & Partnership: Build and maintain partnerships with career centers and employers across CT to share best practices and resources for enhancing diversity and inclusion in career services

    Program Development: Design and implement programs that promote awareness and understanding of DEI principles among career services professionals and…

    Strategic Leadership: Spearhead DEI initiatives to create and promote an inclusive environment for all career center professionals

    Collaboration & Partnership: Build and maintain partnerships with career centers and employers across CT to share best practices and resources for enhancing diversity and inclusion in career services

    Program Development: Design and implement programs that promote awareness and understanding of DEI principles among career services professionals and employers, ensuring equitable access to career resources

    Data-Driven Insights: Analyze demographic data and feedback to identify gaps and develop targeted strategies to improve DEI outcomes within the consortium

    Advocacy & Outreach: Act as a spokesperson for DEI initiatives and engage with community organizations/stakeholders to promote awareness and drive systemic change in career development practices

    Training & Development: Provide training for career center staff and external employers on inclusive practices, cultural competency, and anti-bias strategies to enhance support for underrepresented students and careers

Honors & Awards

  • Henry Barnard Distinguished Scholar

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    1 out of 12 students in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system to receive academic and extracurricular recognition for dedication to my studies as well as the community. Awarded to exceptional students in the CSCU system.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

  • Urdu

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Punjabi

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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