Experience

Culinaire Magazine

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • May 2020 - Present

  This Alberta-focused food and beverage magazine has been an awesome team to be a part of. Projects I have published so far:- How war cake and the practice of wartime rationing is connected to the current pandemic- A 2020-2021 series about how immigrant communities in Alberta are ensuring homeland cultural continuity through food (and influencing Alberta's food scene for the better). This Alberta-focused food and beverage magazine has been an awesome team to be a part of. Projects I have published so far:- How war cake and the practice of wartime rationing is connected to the current pandemic- A 2020-2021 series about how immigrant communities in Alberta are ensuring homeland cultural continuity through food (and influencing Alberta's food scene for the better).



Martin Shields Campaign

• Campaign Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

  - Managing campaign office, campaign phone, and campaign email- Organizing Martin Shields' and team schedule- Organizing community BBQ- Writing Q&A with Martin Shields in a local magazine, TheNewsyNeighbour. Read it here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/9b21f465-978e-41d3-8bd9-209dfa185007- Attending political and community events- Organizing volunteers- Door knocking - Managing campaign office, campaign phone, and campaign email- Organizing Martin Shields' and team schedule- Organizing community BBQ- Writing Q&A with Martin Shields in a local magazine, TheNewsyNeighbour. Read it here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/9b21f465-978e-41d3-8bd9-209dfa185007- Attending political and community events- Organizing volunteers- Door knocking



House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada

• Canada
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate (Handbags/Jewelry/Accessories)

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

  * Offered full-time position after exceeding performance expectations.- Maintaining product knowledge for luggage, handbags and accessories (including designer items), and fine jewelry- Selling to people of all walks of life- Creating an atmosphere conducive to building strong customer relations, as Nordstrom is world-renowned for

• Seasonal Sales Associate (Children's department)

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  - Maintaining product knowledge for children's clothing, shoes, accessories, winter gear, and strollers and car seats- Selling to people of all walks of life, including children- Creating an atmosphere conducive to building strong customer relations and creating an environment of the world-renowned customer service Nordstrom is known for



The Newsy Neighbour

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributor to local magazine

  • Jul 2018 - May 2020

  A lifestyle magazine serving Strathmore and area residents, contributors are able to write on topics of their choosing. Topics include recipes, health and wellness tips, home decor, personal anecdotes, and more. Published material can be found in the Publications section or at sabrinakooistra.wordpress.com. A lifestyle magazine serving Strathmore and area residents, contributors are able to write on topics of their choosing. Topics include recipes, health and wellness tips, home decor, personal anecdotes, and more. Published material can be found in the Publications section or at sabrinakooistra.wordpress.com.



University of Calgary Theatre Services

• Front of House Usher

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2020

  An amicable presence at internal productions from the University of Calgary's School of Creative and Performing Arts and external events held on campus. Duties include welcoming and assisting guests, scanning and collecting tickets, distributing programs, running coat checks and theatre concessions which includes the sale of alcoholic beverages, and providing assistance to patrons during emergency situations. An amicable presence at internal productions from the University of Calgary's School of Creative and Performing Arts and external events held on campus. Duties include welcoming and assisting guests, scanning and collecting tickets, distributing programs, running coat checks and theatre concessions which includes the sale of alcoholic beverages, and providing assistance to patrons during emergency situations.



88.9 Shine FM (CJSI)

• Radio Street Team Member

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  An extension of the promotions team at 88.9 Shine FM, Street Team members are an enthusiastic presence at local events. Advertising current promotions and the radio station as an entity, the Shine FM Street Team is active at events such as the Calgary Stampede, Christmas Miracles Hitmen games, the Sunday Symphony for Kids at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Christmas Miracles Wrapping Events at the Calgary Dream Centre, and various neighbourhood festivals. An extension of the promotions team at 88.9 Shine FM, Street Team members are an enthusiastic presence at local events. Advertising current promotions and the radio station as an entity, the Shine FM Street Team is active at events such as the Calgary Stampede, Christmas Miracles Hitmen games, the Sunday Symphony for Kids at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Christmas Miracles Wrapping Events at the Calgary Dream Centre, and various neighbourhood festivals.



Strathmore Times

• Canada
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Local newspaper contributor

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

  Throughout this period, I wrote and published approximately 30 articles on varying topics, such as student dance and drama shows, charity work in Strathmore, the opinions of young farmers affected by new agricultural legislation, and the importance of internet safety. In addition to writing these pieces, I provided photographs ranging from the Field of Honour section of Strathmore’s cemetery to high school art performances. Interviewing a diverse group of individuals was also part of this position. Published material can be found in the Publications section or at sabrinakooistra.wordpress.com.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-owner of vending machine

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2017

  Duties included:- Stocked pop, chips, and chocolate bars approximately once per week- Estimated necessary stock for bulk purchase.- Managed funds and costs associated with inventory and the debt of the machine’s purchase. Duties included:- Stocked pop, chips, and chocolate bars approximately once per week- Estimated necessary stock for bulk purchase.- Managed funds and costs associated with inventory and the debt of the machine’s purchase.