Annabelle Spina
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
I am a Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. I am an ambitious, goal-orientated student currently completing my fourth year of Communications Studies and Business Management at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills developed from my many leadership positions including my experience as a Vice-President of Marketing for various University clubs. I am adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and an ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. I am seeking employment at Algoma University as I am looking to fulfill my passion for strategic marketing and communications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Life Coordinator
Algoma University
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for working in a collaborative environment for the delivery of a dynamic and educational orientation program that orients students to university resources and creates social opportunities and connections.
- Facilitated weekly student events, student volunteer coordination, and student life programming celebrating the diversity of Algoma's student population.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention by communicating regularly with the Manager, Student Life Operations to provide feedback on the campus experience in Sault Ste. Marie.
- Provided support to the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) and the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association (SASA) representatives in Sault Ste. Marie by fostering positive student experiences by providing consistent, inclusive and engaging programming.
First Year Leadership Program Advisor
Residence Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored a council of fourteen first-year students by demonstrating role model growth-mindset principles, making student groups, and leading discussions.
- Assisted students with various interpersonal skills through multiple workshops and meetings by demonstrating a positive attitude and critical thinking with leadership, management, and coaching.
- Supported decisions and initiatives from the First Year Leadership Program Department & Institution by ensuring council experiences are centered around learning outcomes.
- Worked closely with the Residence Education staff to promote community development, academic success, and personal growth of students while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information disclosed by students.
- Engaged in hiring and promotion that are fair, inclusive, and nondiscriminatory by ensuring all students are granted the opportunity for involvement. on campus
Leaders of Laurier Club President
Student's Union, Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Led a team of fifteen student executives by aiming to create an atmosphere that inspires, teaches, and motivates Laurier students
- Planned and implemented large-scale events for 75+ students including catering, decor, tech, etc.
- Connected with keynote speakers such as Laurier Alumni who currently hold leadership positions in their field.
- Facilitated monthly Leadership workshops in partnership with RBC
- Developed Leaders of Laurier Leadership Program; a learning experience in partnership with campus partners.
- Facilitated weekly meetings for executives in a space where they feel safe to learn and grow.
- Fostered cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts by determining logistical details and activities for events.
Icebreaker
Student's Union, Wilfrid Laurier University
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Directly assisted 30+ first-year students transition to University by administrating student life activities to spark first- year engagement.
- Led the development of co-curricular activities including leading and administering leadership and mentorship programs.
- Participated in student-focused event planning, promotion, and execution.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to provide effective guidance and advice to students, student leaders, and organizations in a responsive, empathetic, and thoughtful manner.
- Demonstrated strong student and client service orientation and experience fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2023
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills demonstrated through 3 years of co-ordinating events for University clubs within a non-profit setting
- An excellent facilitator and group leader demonstrated through 3 years experience in the planning and implementation of programming designed to spark student engagement
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills honed through participation in a public speaking professional group and receiving top grades for various academic presentations
- Certified in Mental Health Response Training
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to present to large groups of people
- Understanding of, and ability to uphold, strict confidential regulations as per university policy
- Commitment to understanding Algoma University’s Special Mission and the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Certification
First Aid/CPR, 2023, MHFA,2023 First Year Leadership Program Keynote Speaker, 2023 Women In Business Leadership Certification, 2022 First Year Leadership Program Leadership Certification, 2020 Ontario Scholar, 2019 HP Case Competition Winner, 2019 Ontario Secondary-School Award of Distinction, 2019 Excel Certification, 2018
Timeline
Student Life Coordinator
Algoma University
06.2023 - Current
First Year Leadership Program Advisor
Residence Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2022 - 05.2023
Leaders of Laurier Club President
Student's Union, Wilfrid Laurier University
04.2022 - 05.2023
Icebreaker
Student's Union, Wilfrid Laurier University
09.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
First Aid/CPR, 2023, MHFA,2023 First Year Leadership Program Keynote Speaker, 2023 Women In Business Leadership Certification, 2022 First Year Leadership Program Leadership Certification, 2020 Ontario Scholar, 2019 HP Case Competition Winner, 2019 Ontario Secondary-School Award of Distinction, 2019 Excel Certification, 2018
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