Cameron Russell
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A stellar manager who infuses fun and innovation in the daily workstream
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A stellar manager who infuses fun and innovation in the daily workstream
LinkedIn User
A stellar manager who infuses fun and innovation in the daily workstream
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A stellar manager who infuses fun and innovation in the daily workstream
Credentials
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IECA Member
IECA Independent Educational Consultants Association -
Kerrisdale Academy Certified Instructor
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Experience
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KEY Education
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Admissions Strategist
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Jan 2020 - Present
· Developed in-depth guides to private school applications· Used an expert-level knowledge of private school operations in Vancouver to help guide students and parents towards their right fit school· Worked with parents and students to perfect their interview skills and group work· Developed thorough activity profiles to present schools with the best possible image for the family· Wrote a number of successful parent statements using my familiarity with the private educational system· Crafted new client interaction techniques to build the best narrative for each family and student· Developed new programs and webinars to help families understand every aspect of the admissions process in greater detail
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Elite Prep
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2020
• Taught a variety of courses at a variety of levels, from elementary students to adults• Developed a variety of teaching materials to supplement the assigned classwork, leading to students reporting a firmer grasp on the material• Guided and incorporating additional focuses like public speaking and debate, giving students a more well-rounded experience, which translates into better marks.• Successfully shepherded applications to a variety of Canadian and American post-secondary institutions.• Established myself as the teacher who parents specifically request, due to my success at pushing students to succeed in ways that were relevant, effective and fun.
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Indigo
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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COD/Social Media Director
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2020
• Operated the Point-of-Sale system and ensured transactions were carried out efficiently, accurately, and with a focus on customer satisfaction to ensure repeat business.• Dealt with customer service issues, complaints, damaged books, returns, and other problems in a way that placed the customer’s needs first.• Managed, coached and supported a team to optimize loyalty programs, charitable donations and other customer-service metrics through research and application. Led the team in loyalty programs, receiving a commendation from management.• Managed the store's social media presence, organizing and directing Twitter and Facebook campaigns, leading to our store now having the most-liked Facebook page west of Ontario, as well as being in the top 10 pages for all Indigo stores.
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Instructor
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Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
• Developed lesson plans for ESL high school students in English Literature, Social Studies, History and Civics.• Instructed students in both a group and one on one setting. • Developed lesson plans for ESL high school students in English Literature, Social Studies, History and Civics.• Instructed students in both a group and one on one setting.
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Social Media Director
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2010 - Oct 2012
> Designed the Social media strategy for an event planning/theatre troupe.> Increased facebook response eightfold in the first two weeks of implementing the strategy> Set up Twitter and Facebook presences for a variety of events> Organized contests and other interest-building events> Graphic design > Designed the Social media strategy for an event planning/theatre troupe.> Increased facebook response eightfold in the first two weeks of implementing the strategy> Set up Twitter and Facebook presences for a variety of events> Organized contests and other interest-building events> Graphic design
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Social Media Director
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2010 - 2011
> Designed and implemented a strategy using Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and other social media outlets in support of a political leadership campaign > Collected response data and created reports, drafted responses and liaised between dozens of media outlets/individuals and the candidate> Researched, designed and composed mass mail-outs to over 60,000 voters to inform the public about policy initiatives and events > Designed and implemented a strategy using Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and other social media outlets in support of a political leadership campaign > Collected response data and created reports, drafted responses and liaised between dozens of media outlets/individuals and the candidate> Researched, designed and composed mass mail-outs to over 60,000 voters to inform the public about policy initiatives and events
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Fright Nights Cast Member
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2010 - 2010
> Cast member for an entertainment event performing a variety of improvised and prewritten material in a sustained high energy environment> Worked with crowds and individuals in a supervised and unsupervised environment> Maintained a high level of professionalism while adhering to safety standards and protocols > Cast member for an entertainment event performing a variety of improvised and prewritten material in a sustained high energy environment> Worked with crowds and individuals in a supervised and unsupervised environment> Maintained a high level of professionalism while adhering to safety standards and protocols
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Gobee Group
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Promotions Agent
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2010 - 2010
> Promoted a variety of smartphone products for a major telecommunications company> Engaged potential clients, explaining the benefits of products in services in a creative and interactive multimedia environment> Restructured client-agent relations on the fly to maximize effectiveness > Promoted a variety of smartphone products for a major telecommunications company> Engaged potential clients, explaining the benefits of products in services in a creative and interactive multimedia environment> Restructured client-agent relations on the fly to maximize effectiveness
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Columnist
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2009 - 2010
> Covered relevant political events both on and off campus> Featured regularly in the editorial section of both the print and online editions > Covered relevant political events both on and off campus> Featured regularly in the editorial section of both the print and online editions
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Collective Coordinator
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2009 - 2010
> Organized and maintained a University advocacy group, managing the day-to-day operations of the office> Coordinated a national four-day conference with over 200 local and visiting participants, with over 20 events often occurring simultaneously> Managed 15 volunteers and staff as well as worked with other groups both on and off campus > Organized and maintained a University advocacy group, managing the day-to-day operations of the office> Coordinated a national four-day conference with over 200 local and visiting participants, with over 20 events often occurring simultaneously> Managed 15 volunteers and staff as well as worked with other groups both on and off campus
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Education
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2018 - 2020
The University of British Columbia
History, Political Science -
2009 - 2011
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts, Poltiical Science
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