MCIS AGM 2013
MCIS 2013 PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS OF THE YEAR -
ELAINE ZHANG & SHARA SHODJAEI TEHRANI
MCIS 2013 PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS OF THE YEAR AWARD was established by the MCIS in 2012 to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to language industry through their innovative thinking, potential for leadership, and actual accomplishments. The 2013 award recognizes two outstanding partnerships.
Candidate Criteria: recognition by employer through letters, special assignments and achievements and/or employing Master's Degree related practice in alternate careers not limited to the language industry; development of a new theory or technique or revision or expansion of an existing theory or technique and successful implementation of advanced theory developed by another professional; positioning the MCIS as a leadership force in the language industry; contributing to language industry through developing educational strategies, media and/or innovative methods of instruction.
Our warmest congratulations to recipients of our 2013 MCIS Professional Partners of the Year!
ELAINE ZHANG
Born and raised in China, Elaine Zhang has been in Canada more than 10 years. Elaine received her MBA from Rotman School of Management in 2012. As a management consultant, she utilized her diverse expertise in operations, finance and strategic planning to help non-profit organizations in solving problems. Elaine’s work at MCIS included immediate-phone-interpretation operational planning, cost analysis, process improvement which provided a solid foundation for MCIS’ future development. Currently, Elaine works at Bell as a Customer Experience Strategy Analyst, where she continues exploiting her problem-solving skills on a larger scale.
Before coming to Toronto, Elaine spent first 6 years of her Canadian life in Saskatoon. She earned her B.Comm degree at University of Saskatchewan and worked as a Recruitment Officer at the University, where she leveraged her international experience to increase international student enrolment.
Eager to share her talent and passion in helping non-profit, Elaine hopes to continue collaboration with MCIS to expand its brand.
SHARAREH SHODJAEI
Shara is a sales and marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in delivering services to large corporate entities, both locally and globally.
Shara holds a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, a Master’s Degree in applied chemistry (environmental), and is currently completing postgraduate Project Management Certificate at the University of Toronto.
Shara has worked in various capacities and with different industries such as chemical manufacturing, environmental, international sales and marketing and management consultancy for both, profit and non-profit sector.
In addition to having experience with Canadian markets, Shara’s extensive knowledge of creating and maintaining client relationships has been initially developed in multinational companies based in Iran, United Emirates, Qatar, UK, Korea and Japan where she was playing key roles as a business development advisor and quality control manager.
During her most recent post at MCIS Language Services, she was engaged as a consultant advising on issues related to ISO 9001: 2008 implementation. This opportunity of working for MCIS brought her another point of Canadian experience and Nonprofit service as a valuable gift. Thank you MCIS!!
Shara loves to travel and experience other cultures, capturing street life moments through the lenses of her camera (sharashojaei.com). Shara is also a professional floral designer and a decent gourmet cook who enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.
