Kimia Barkam
About Kimia Barkam
Kimia Barkam is a Product Manager II and Project Manager at TELUS with a diverse background in human resources, marketing, and case management.
Company
Kimia Barkam is currently employed at TELUS. At TELUS, she holds dual roles as Product Manager II and Project Manager. Her work involves managing various technologies and projects, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Career Background
Kimia Barkam has held several diverse roles in her career. She worked as a Case Management Officer and Interpreter Recruiter and Scheduler at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Additionally, she served as an HR Compensation & Mobility Intern at DHL, a TA/Marker at UBC Sauder School of Business, and Marketing Outreach Team Leader at AMS Speakeasy. She also gained experience as HR Lead & Head of On-boarding at enScholar, Vice President - Human Resources at Students Offering Support, and Gymnastics Coach at District of West Vancouver.
Education and Expertise
Kimia Barkam obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce with a focus on Business Technology Management from The University of British Columbia and UBC Sauder School of Business. Her education provided her with critical skills in business management and technology. She is experienced in human resource development, equitable marketing, and the technology sector.
Project Management Experience
In her role at TELUS, Kimia Barkam manages various projects, playing a crucial role in aligning them with company objectives. She has previous project management experience from her tenure at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, where she managed interpreter recruitment and scheduling.
Human Resource Development
Kimia Barkam has demonstrated a strong passion for human resource development throughout her career. She built an HR process from scratch at enScholar, a non-profit EdTech startup, and created an engagement-driven website for volunteers at AMS Speakeasy. She also designed and implemented training programs for marketing outreach volunteers, highlighting her capability in HR-focused roles.
Marketing and Outreach Initiatives
With her experience as the Marketing Outreach Team Leader at AMS Speakeasy, Kimia Barkam has been deeply involved in equitable marketing efforts. She contributed to creating and maintaining training programs for volunteers and was instrumental in increasing engagement and transparency through the establishment of a dedicated website for the organization's volunteers.