Laila Al-Alwan

Leadership and management consulting @Self Employed Consultant

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Laila Al-Alwan is a highly educated professional specializing in leadership and management consulting. As a self-employed consultant, she has been instrumental in guiding individuals and businesses to overcome challenges, improve operations, and increase productivity and profitability. Laila possesses a PhD and Postdoctoral training in neuroscience and a deep understanding of long-term planning, data analysis and problem solving, which she leverages to drive organizational growth and success. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated an ability to identify areas of improvement and implement effective solutions. Laila's experience spans across various industries and she is well-regarded for her keen insights and strategic approach.

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Work Background

The Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Research Network (CanVECTOR)Research Network Operations Manager

Jul. 2023Montreal, Quebec, Canada• Executed the CanVECTOR annual conference 2023 within 4 months from being hired leading to a successful conference with a 45.5% increase in attendance. • Spearheaded CanVECTOR conference program accreditation application for the first time in 2023, leading to the accreditation of the conference. • Partook in the executive and logistic decision making in concert with 5 other national organizations to execute the Vascular 2023 Conference, a once-in-a-decade event. • Served on the inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) committee and participated in leading the invited speakers’ discussions. • Managed the CanVECTOR Conference budget leading to 41.7% return of investment in profits. • Analyzed and presented conference evaluation results to CanVECTOR leadership.

Centre universitaire de santé McGill | McGill University Health CentreInterim Research Program Manager

Mar. 2023 - Jul. 2023• Supervised a team of 5 administrative assistants and 2 administrative coordinators across two different locations. • Evaluated performances of 3 team members and completed a performance review dialogue with them. • Conducted evaluative research pertaining to administrative functions across 7 different national centers, analyzed data and suggested a plan to streamline services at CORE. • Mediated conflicts between administrative assistance and researchers. • Assigned and delegated responsibilities to team members where applicable.

Centre universitaire de santé McGill | McGill University Health CentreResearch Associate

Sep. 2022 - Mar. 2023• Helped manage the day-to-day activities of the lab and ordered laboratory essentials. Coordinated meeting rooms. • Organized lab space to improve working conditions. • Planned experimentations and advanced the assigned project. • Supervised a master student with planning and conducting experiments, guided, and explained data analysis and interpretation, revised applications, and abstracts, and helped prepare presentations.

Ashesi UniversityLeadership Instructor and Adjunct Faculty

Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2022Undergrad Courses: SOAN-111 & SOAN 411, Leadership seminars 1 & 4 • Taught Leadership courses to three cohorts of over 120 students from Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management Information Systems degree programs. • Assisted with curriculum development and application. • Supervised the service-learning projects of over 80 students, reviewed and approved projects' proposals, monitored projects' progress, and evaluated projects’ outcomes for each student. • Accompanied 2 students who were in probation until they successfully passed. • Closely helped and encouraged students by providing stress support, time-management tools, and essay writing feedback. • Provided 5 students with reference letters.

Self employedLeadership Coach and Consultant

Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2021Montreal, Quebec, CanadaOperated a business, attracted, and successfully helped clients including: • a C-suite team (Chief executive officer, Financial executive officer, financial operation manager and executive assistant) on effective communication to improve team dynamics and functionality, saving the business from failing. • Advised 2 consulting business owners on improving business strategy and increase profits. Both clients improved their business processes. • Coached 7 early-career professionals on i) Critical thinking, ii) Self-confidence and presentation skills, iii) Stress and time management. All 7 clients improved their skills. • Consulted 4 clients through career changes and prepared them for job interviews. All clients successfully received job offers. • Guided 4 clients on self-leadership, as well as time and stress management. All clients reached their goals successfully.