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Education
University of British Columbia- Okanagan
Bachelor of Arts, Major in International Relations (September 2009 – June 2014)
Interdisciplinary coursework in Political Science, History, Sociology, and intermediate level Spanish.
Gained extensive experience in time management and organization while perfecting written and oral
communication skills.
Relevant Work Experience
Summer Promotions Community Cruiser - Bell Media (EZ Rock 101.5) – Kelowna, BC - (May 2014 –
September 2014)
Engaged with the public as a brand ambassador on-air, online, and in-person to increase listenership and
improve customer retention.
Wrote, edited, and executed dynamic minute-long segments which aired hourly, promoting the EZ Rock brand.
Represented and promoted the station and its clients via multiple daily posts on social media and weekly blog
posts on the station website.
Created weekly wrap-up reports for clients and communicated with them via email and telephone, ensuring they
received timely and accurate information about their representation through the station.
Social Media/Promotion Team – Bass Coast Music Festival (September 2013 – August 2014)
Promotion work online through social media outlets, and in person at events around Kelowna, BC.
Expanded the reach of an emerging arts & music festival that promotes artistic innovation and sustainability.
Community Involvement
Public Relations Executive/Founding Member- International Relations Student Association – UBC Okanagan
(October 2012 – April 2013)
Promoted the organization to expand our reach throughout the student body.
Implemented assistance for current International Relations majors through essay support, academic activities,
guest speaker presentations, and fundraisers.
Executive/Founding Member – Half Past Theatre Association – Chilliwack, BC (2007-2009)
Co-founded a student-led and funded theatre organization.
Responsibilities included promotion, costume and set design, backstage management and coordination of
technical crew, set-up and tear-down, as well as acting and some directing.
Other Work Experience
Waitress – Original Joe’s – Kelowna, BC (September 2014 – March 2015)
Tele-receptionist – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan – Kelowna, BC (April 2011- August 2011)
Administrative Assistant – Equity Explorations Ltd – Vancouver, BC (June 2010 – September 2010)