Kaelyn Lupyrypa
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Candidate 2018
Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia
High School Diploma 2014
Canadian College Italy Lanciano, Italy
- Graduated with Honours
- Attended Branksome Hall, International Baccalaureate 2002-2013 Work and Customer Service Experience
Merchandising Assistant Co-op September – December 2016 TJX Canada Mississauga, Ontario
- Wrote purchase orders for multiple departments using Mainframe software and developing strong attention to detail
- Tracked, sent, and received shipping packages to and from outside vendors
- Worked closely with buyers to assist them on their daily tasks
- Completed modifications to existing purchase orders using the Mainframe software
- Prioritized tasks and improved time management skills by assisting a team of 20 people
- Partnered with fellow co-op on special projects and large tasks to ensure everything was completed in a timely manner
- Volunteered to lead the Co-op Social Committee and hosted 3 events during the term Communications and Marketing Assistant January – April 2016 Facilities Management at Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Continual management of the Facilities Management website using AEM software
- Internal communication of important notices, updates, events and more to the FM community
- External communication of project developments relevant to the Dalhousie community
- Contributed to the update and organization of the FM 2016/2017 business plan
- Attended meetings on a regular basis where I recorded notes and wrote meeting summaries
- Extensively researched topics and solutions for unforeseen daily situations
- Reported to my supervisor summaries of relevant findings
- Created the outline of the Facilities Management Spring 2016 Newsletter Marketing and Finance Intern June-July 2015
Riverside Business Improvement Area Toronto, Ontario
- Helped with multiple events and community affairs to guarantee they ran without problem
- Created video presentations and montages for events that were held within the community
- Helped manage social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to reach the largest audience possible
- Promoted and managed multiple events for both private and public attendance
- Advertised the launch of the Riverside Gateway Bridge, a 3 year, $600,000 investment
- Lead a team of 4 in hosting 3 events with total attendance of over 200
- Proficient in using a multitude of social media communications including Mailchimp, Eventbrite and blog hosting platforms
Sponsorship Team Member January – March 2015
TEDxDalhousie Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Actively sought sponsors in order to gain donations for the TEDxDalhousie event
- Engaged with a variety of businesses that resulted in donations for grabs bags, speaker gifts and backstage refreshments
- Brainstormed new sponsors and contacted them which resulted in increased contributions to the event
- Communicated via email, phone calls and in person information and details about the event
- Maintained sponsor relations to ensure sponsors were always aware of the status of the event and their contributions
Supervisor Summer 2015
Barn Boarded Port Carling, Ontario
- Helped costumers with purchases, both at cash and with suggestions of items for gifts and collections
- Have an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of antiques and collectables
- Received orders and special requests for one of a kind home furnishings
- Opened and closed the store regularly, often being the only person working for the day
- Received inventory and efficiently sorted, priced and displayed the products which improved the rate at which products were liquefied and new stock was displayed
- Researched direct shipping methods for large, unusual and delicate items Supervisor 2013-2014
The Fun Store Port Carling, Ontario
- Helped train and manage other employees
- Taught them the rules, policies and routines of the store
- Opened and closed the store, resulting in being trusted with a key to the front door
- Educated in all areas of the businesses allowing me to help customers in all of their requests
- Made punctual deliveries to customers ensuring their products arrived in perfect condition for all occasions
Extra-Curricular Activities
Blog Editor January-August 2016
Year Representative January-December 2015
Rowe Marketing Association (RMA) Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Responsible for all posts on the RMA blog
- Edited and reviewed multiple self and peer submissions before publishing them
- Collaborated with multiple team members to help create and execute client projects
- Attended weekly meetings that kept all members up to date on all projects
- Promoted internal communications between members via social media
- Proposed amendments to the Rowe Marketing Association Constitution Social Media Manager September 2016- Present
HeforShe Dalhousie Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Assisted launching HeforShe Dal in the Dalhousie community, the first venture in this campaign
- Consolidated all new member contact information
- Designed promotional posters for the new society using Photoshop
- Volunteered to recruit new members by engaging with Dalhousie students and promoting initiative
- Hosted executive meetings where future plans and goal setting were decided and planned
- Responsible for social media posts including anything posted to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Orientation Week Leader September 2015
Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Situated new students in their residences and university life while showing them around Halifax
- Worked in a team environment to ensure all students were comfortable and aware of the the activities
- Brought enthusiasm and dedication to motivate students to participate in events being held for them
- Helped lead a team of 6 leaders and up to 40 students through multiple days of activities