Experience

UBC Science Co-op

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Bringing in new and exciting co-op opportunities for all Science Co-op Programs (Computational Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Physics as well as Land and Food Systems)• Stay tuned for more!

• Computer Science Co-op Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2022

  • Provided career development support to 250 Co-op students and achieve 85-90% placement rate• Coached students in job search navigation, develop effective technical resumes/cover letters and practice interviews • Facilitated and delivered interactive pre-employment online and in-person curriculum • Built strong relationships with existing and new employers/alumni in key markets including Vancouver, Toronto and Silicon Valley• Strategized with employers and recommended student recruitment opportunities on- and off- campus; invited employers to participate in online and in-person panels and career events• Initiated and oversaw Employer Recognition Awards Program; organized committee meetings and coordinate logistics with Administration team



University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Engineering Co-op Coordinator

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2013

  • Coached and advised Electrical and Computer Engineering Co-op students on career development • Provided one-on-one support to students on resumes, cover letters and interviews • Initiated, built and maintained a portfolio of 500+ employers by researching and sourcing potential private companies, government agencies and institutions locally, nationally and internationally• Assisted employers in all aspects of the hiring process by advising on how to market to students and other human resource-related issues• Created “Co-op Employer Recruitment” marketing brochure, from concept to delivery, with an external design agency and managed coordination with 10 Engineering Department Heads



PMC-Sierra

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2005

  • Provided support on marketing communications initiatives including internal/external communications and produced marketing collateral• Handled day-to-day tasks including e-newsletters, event mailings and executive biography updates• Wrote and edited copy for marketing materials including news releases, brochures, newsletters • Organized media relations activities with global public relations agencies for executive teams with domestic and international business/trade media • Provided support on marketing communications initiatives including internal/external communications and produced marketing collateral• Handled day-to-day tasks including e-newsletters, event mailings and executive biography updates• Wrote and edited copy for marketing materials including news releases, brochures, newsletters • Organized media relations activities with global public relations agencies for executive teams with domestic and international business/trade media



MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (formerly Radarsat International)

• Client Services Representative

  • May 1998 - May 1999

  • Oversaw client relations in Western Canada; worked with technical team in acquisition and delivery of Landsat and Spot satellite imagery• Assessed client’s needs based on requirements, advised on appropriate products and resolved service-related concerns • Oversaw client relations in Western Canada; worked with technical team in acquisition and delivery of Landsat and Spot satellite imagery• Assessed client’s needs based on requirements, advised on appropriate products and resolved service-related concerns