APPLIED PROJECTS
JDC Central Business Case Competition
Strategy Team | 2015
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Participated in the JDC Central Business Case Competition, using business concepts learned in courses, problem solving skills, and time management skills to identify, analyze, and solve real-world business problems
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Presented full business plan to a panel of judges within three hours of the beginning of the challenge
Global Enterprise Challenge
2010 – 2011
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Created a mock consumer product based off a NASA innovation, researched the product’s potential marketing mix and target market, and created an elevator pitch video to communicate the product to the audience
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Conceptualized and designed an interactive, human spaceflight exhibit, researched all costs of the exhibit project, displayed costs and marketing mix in a PowerPoint presentation, created an informative video and website about the exhibit, and built a 3D model of the exhibit
OBEA International Business Competition
2011
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Conducted thorough research on a Canadian product and foreign country in order to create an international marketing plan. Awarded 2nd place in competition
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Researched a product’s marketing mix and a country’s facts and statistics to conduct option analysis as to whether the product would be suitable to enter the new market
OBEA Web Page Development Competition
2010
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Designed and published website using Adobe Dreamweaver. Awarded 1st place in competition
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the uses and design of effective websites and showed high degree of planning and creative skills by independently developing a mock company website
OBEA Desktop Publishing Competition
2010
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Planned and designed Promotional Materials using Microsoft Publisher. Awarded 3rd place in completion
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Showed high degree of understanding of effective Desktop Publishing techniques and planning of webpage by creating a package of promotional material, such as newsletters and brochures, used by a mock company
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Grads Building Pads (For Habitat for Humanity)
Director of Marketing | 2015
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Responsible for the development of marketing collateral, including sponsorship packages and promotional advertisements
- Managed social media accounts to promote cause and charity events
- Assisted in the planning and execution of charity events
Sprott Off-Campus Student Club
Vice President of Marketing | 2014
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Supported all aspects of advertising and promoting of the Club and its events, including designing, purchasing, and implementing club logo, posters, banners and promotional material
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Managed all social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, and Club e-mail to spread awareness of event details and Club hiring process
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Measured membership metrics and progression of Club goal attainment
Student Activity Group for the Environment (SAGE)
Co-President | 2009 – 2011
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Promoted importance of environment by managing and co-ordinating fundraisers to support environmental causes
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Assisted in the school’s recycling and composting system and promoted the use of the strategically placed recycle and compost bins